[banditalex]

I've always used turtle wax ice on my truck, but no matter what i always get spots on my black paint! :smiledown: what does everyone else use? How ya like it? Im also looking for what the best waxes are too!

 

[nickb]

I use Meguiars gold wash. After I am done washing to prevent water spots I take my Stihl leaf blower and blow off most of the water off then follow up drying with microfiber towels and I go through about 4 big microfiber towels on my truck before it's dry. That's how I prevent water spots and I know it sounds like a lot of work but 45 minutes and I am done.

 

[huntergreen]

banditalex....welcome to the forum. black trucks are tough and a lot of work to keep looking good. for the best advice, scroll down and visit the detailing section. primo will give some great advice.

 

[Aggie86]

Whatever happens to be on sale at Walmart!

 

[The Ram Man 01]

Greetings, I like to use Turtle wash & wax. Then blow it off with leaf blower...l

 

[huntergreen]

wall mart has a wax just for black color. made by mothers ? do't know much about it. spots are often caused by hard water.

 

[hslager69]

i use adams polish soap and polishes, always wash vehicle at night or in shade. I rinse,wash,rinse,dry with leaf blower then mist detailer on and final dry with adams drying towel.

 

[05cr125r]

I use optimum car wash....by far the best I have ever used. You can get it on amazon or eBay, and other places. Check it out

 

[Thunderhorse]

I'm a big fan of the turtle Wax Ice line. I like the soap, wax, spray detailer, and interior detailer.

 

[Ramzaq]

I use Turtle Ice car wash on my black truck and use micro fiber towels to dry it off.

I also use the Turtle Ice clay kit with the clay bar, liquid clay cleaner and liquid polish, also use Ice spray wax.

The liquid clay is good in getting off the left over sediments from our crappy water, seems to work better than the clay bar for me. We have extremely hard water and ruins everything

 

[banditalex]

what exactly does the clay do? I've heard about it for a while, just never used it, I'm so worried to mess up my baby I've worked so long to get lol.. thanks so much for the replies, its good to be here!

 

[Pull Ya]

A clay bar will "clean" the surface of your truck and remove any unseen dirt or contamination(tree sap, rail dust etc etc). Make sure you check the surface after you clay to insure the clay did not leave any small scratches on the surface. If you see some scratches, your next step would to be a good polish, to remove the scratches and give the paint the gloss you want. Next step------------take a break and have a beer--------then apply a good sealant. After the sealant then you can apply the wax of your choice. Take another break, have a beer and enjoy your results!!!!! My recommendation for a great auto soap--Meg's 62 or Meg's 00.
Jay

 

[PaulMys]

A clay bar will "clean" the surface of your truck and remove any unseen dirt or contamination(tree sap, rail dust etc etc). Make sure you check the surface after you clay to insure the clay did not leave any small scratches on the surface. If you see some scratches, your next step would to be a good polish, to remove the scratches and give the paint the gloss you want. Next step------------take a break and have a beer--------then apply a good sealant. After the sealant then you can apply the wax of your choice. Take another break, have a beer and enjoy your results!!!!! My recommendation for a great auto soap--Meg's 62 or Meg's 00.
Jay

Great info Jay. BUT......... only one beer for the breaks??

 

[KelseytheDodgeGirl]

A clay bar will "clean" the surface of your truck and remove any unseen dirt or contamination(tree sap, rail dust etc etc). Make sure you check the surface after you clay to insure the clay did not leave any small scratches on the surface. If you see some scratches, your next step would to be a good polish, to remove the scratches and give the paint the gloss you want. Next step------------take a break and have a beer--------then apply a good sealant. After the sealant then you can apply the wax of your choice. Take another break, have a beer and enjoy your results!!!!! My recommendation for a great auto soap--Meg's 62 or Meg's 00.
Jay

To add a visual to Jay's response, I pulled these from Autogeek.net here.

As for soap, my current (affordable) favorite is Meguair's Deep Crystal car wash. Can be had at Walmart or an Auto supply shop, I'd wager.

Wax... I've used a lot of them, haven't found a favorite, per say. The next one I'm going to try is Collinite 845. Seems to have great approval from a number of the guys I hold in high regard here on the Z.

:smileup:

 

[HighSierra]

The nearest no touch car wash, then drive fast till water spots all gone.

 

[banditalex]

thanks for all the replies!

 

[pinebeatle]

Dont care what brand as long as its got lots of bubbles! LOL :velo:

 

[primo spaghetti]

megs 62, duragloss 901/902 or optimum car wash

 

[Biga]

Right now I have the Turtle wax, it works well but I switch between higher quality brands.

 

[Pull Ya]

The brand is really up to each person, just make sure that it is soap that is designed for vehicles. Other household soaps can be harsh enough to strip all your wax off.
Jay