Detailing your Trucks

Thunder53 · 08-27-2003, 09:14 PM

Just wanted to you let you know I own a Detail Shop in Oklahoma and if I can help any of you out with any problems or questions ya have just e-mail me a RollinThunderV2@aol.com

cadman · 08-28-2003, 11:03 AM

There has been sometalk about detailing the motor. just wondering how you do it, and what you use.

thanks
Dan

Thunder53 · 08-28-2003, 08:57 PM

I use Simple Green Automotive degreaser.But ONLY use it on a Cool engine. or it will turn your Hoses white. I just spray the motor down with the Simple green,then rinse it off.Then I spray on a WATER BASED engine dressing that I get from "Top of the line" Deatail Supply co. and leaves everything under the hood lookin better then it did when it was new.I dont mean to push a company so much on here but thats where I order 99% of my supplies from

Derek@2020Kustoms · 08-29-2003, 12:14 AM

Simple Green Rules.

I have a black truck, how do I prevent & remove swirls.

Right now I use Meguiars Scratch X and polish which do a good job.

Thunder53 · 08-29-2003, 01:10 AM

Scratch x is Okay .Got to a Auto paint supply store and get some Meguiars #82 swirl free polish,If you are using a buffer use a white foam pad. If you are doing it by hand get some 3M hand glaze. and use a foam applicator. get some Microfiber towels to remove any of the products you use, and only usewhite 100% cotton terry cloth towels.make sure they are made in the USA anything elsa isn't 100%cotton.also wash them first andDONT USE fabric softer in the wash is will cause streaks on black.you may have to polish it twice if you have a lot of swirls in it.then finish it off with a good carnuba paste wax I use "Trade Secert" from .... topoftheline.com.. it is KILLER on black and Red. paste wax is better then liquid wax. I use all top of the line products only. but you have to order it on line. Meguirs and 3M stuff you can get pick up at any paint supply Hope that will help you out some... Carl

Derek · 08-29-2003, 01:45 AM

you got any pics of your truck? All shiny and shiot?

Derek · 08-29-2003, 01:47 AM

Here's mine. Don't look too bad. What do you think thunder?

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/attach...&postid=630373

Thunder53 · 08-29-2003, 01:53 AM

Looks Good Derek!! I got some pic's of my Buddy's 55 Chevy I did for a show but I dont know how to post them on here e-mail me at.. RollinThunderV2@aol.com and I will send them to you

cadman · 08-29-2003, 10:49 AM

Thunder,

When you wash down the motor, what do you cover? i know cover the alternator, but what else do you watch out for?

Thunder53 · 08-30-2003, 12:19 PM

Try to stay away from the Computrer stuff. Dont leave the motor running I see lots of people at the car wash by me try to do it with the motor running Shoot me an e-mail and I will send you some pics of motors and cars I have done.I would send ya a pic of my Blazer but it's in Blue Primer LOL I just got it about 3 weeks ago.Im gonna do the motor this weekend.I will send you some before and after pic's

rcking85 · 09-07-2003, 02:49 AM

thunder, how often can you wax your car if you use a non abrasive wax like meguires gold class? I also have chrome smoothies whats a good way to get the water spots off them. and special chrome wax you would suggest or just use regular stuff?? thanks

Thunder53 · 09-07-2003, 10:03 AM

You can wax it is often as you want if you are using Meguirs Gold,For your wheels go on Line and go to green-stuff-polish.com order you a bottle of it .It is the best Polish there is for ChromeWheels.It really helps to keep water spots off.Or if you dont wanna mess with that. Go get some Mothers

phat00s10 · 09-10-2003, 12:46 PM

trying to find something to remove the spots of the wndows and etc i had to leave my truck out one weekend and now it spotted on windows what do you recommend to remove it.

Alot of people tell me to compound buff the windows is there another way or ?

also email me some pics of your detailed engine before and after.

thanks

Thunder53 · 09-10-2003, 02:21 PM

Dont use compound on glass!!! Look up the EASTWOOD Companyon the internet. they have a polishing kit just for windows. Most Spots on windows are from Acid Rain.and that is the ONLY way to get them off

bagd94sdime · 09-10-2003, 06:21 PM

how do you get out a TON of little short white chihuahua hair out of seats and carpet white hair+charcoal makes me mad cuz it wont come out what do you suggest for that????

Thunder53 · 09-10-2003, 06:25 PM

DOG HAIR SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!! Go find some place that sells fabric and buy some velcro and brush it with that..Hope that Help's ya

bagd94sdime · 09-11-2003, 05:18 PM

just some regular velcro?? arite ill try it

cadman · 09-11-2003, 05:22 PM

Duct Tape put around your hand with the sticky side out has worked for me.

03 SS · 09-13-2003, 04:23 AM

Then leave the rat at home

bagd94sdime · 09-13-2003, 10:32 PM

it was the former owners dog that did it i dont have a dog this little tiny dog must have shedded everytime in got in the truck there are actually piles of hair under the seats and stuff -DISGUSTING-

s10rcn · 10-02-2003, 11:14 PM

ok i have little specs still left on my windshield after I used the GM window cleaner (the aerosol foam stuff you get from dealers) it bugs the shit out of me i want a crystal clear windshield and i never seen that since i have owned my truck. Also what is the best for removing clear coat scratches

Thunder53 · 10-02-2003, 11:40 PM

the specs in your windshield I would say are from all the shit from the road that bounces off of it all the time...Clear coat scratches,If they aren't to Deep and you have a Orbital Buffer Go to a Auto paint supply store and get some Meguirs #82 professional SWIRL FREE POLISH and go around it a couple of times,Then follow up with a Carnuba wax

08-27-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	Detailing your Trucks Just wanted to you let you know I own a Detail Shop in Oklahoma and if I can help any of you out with any problems or questions ya have just e-mail me a RollinThunderV2@aol.com
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08-28-2003, 11:03 AM	#2
cadman Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 394 Location: Geneva, IL User is: OffLine	There has been sometalk about detailing the motor. just wondering how you do it, and what you use. thanks Dan
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08-28-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	I use Simple Green Automotive degreaser.But ONLY use it on a Cool engine. or it will turn your Hoses white. I just spray the motor down with the Simple green,then rinse it off.Then I spray on a WATER BASED engine dressing that I get from "Top of the line" Deatail Supply co. and leaves everything under the hood lookin better then it did when it was new.I dont mean to push a company so much on here but thats where I order 99% of my supplies from
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08-29-2003, 12:14 AM	#4
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Simple Green Rules. I have a black truck, how do I prevent & remove swirls. Right now I use Meguiars Scratch X and polish which do a good job.
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08-29-2003, 01:10 AM	#5
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	Scratch x is Okay .Got to a Auto paint supply store and get some Meguiars #82 swirl free polish,If you are using a buffer use a white foam pad. If you are doing it by hand get some 3M hand glaze. and use a foam applicator. get some Microfiber towels to remove any of the products you use, and only usewhite 100% cotton terry cloth towels.make sure they are made in the USA anything elsa isn't 100%cotton.also wash them first andDONT USE fabric softer in the wash is will cause streaks on black.you may have to polish it twice if you have a lot of swirls in it.then finish it off with a good carnuba paste wax I use "Trade Secert" from .... topoftheline.com.. it is KILLER on black and Red. paste wax is better then liquid wax. I use all top of the line products only. but you have to order it on line. Meguirs and 3M stuff you can get pick up at any paint supply Hope that will help you out some... Carl
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08-29-2003, 01:45 AM	#6
Derek Beginner's Luck Age: 29 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 259 Location: KY User is: OffLine	you got any pics of your truck? All shiny and shiot?
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08-29-2003, 01:47 AM	#7
Derek Beginner's Luck Age: 29 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 259 Location: KY User is: OffLine	Here's mine. Don't look too bad. What do you think thunder? http://www.s10forum.com/forum/attach...&postid=630373
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08-29-2003, 01:53 AM	#8
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	Looks Good Derek!! I got some pic's of my Buddy's 55 Chevy I did for a show but I dont know how to post them on here e-mail me at.. RollinThunderV2@aol.com and I will send them to you
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08-29-2003, 10:49 AM	#9
cadman Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 394 Location: Geneva, IL User is: OffLine	Thunder, When you wash down the motor, what do you cover? i know cover the alternator, but what else do you watch out for?
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08-30-2003, 12:19 PM	#10
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	Try to stay away from the Computrer stuff. Dont leave the motor running I see lots of people at the car wash by me try to do it with the motor running Shoot me an e-mail and I will send you some pics of motors and cars I have done.I would send ya a pic of my Blazer but it's in Blue Primer LOL I just got it about 3 weeks ago.Im gonna do the motor this weekend.I will send you some before and after pic's
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09-07-2003, 02:49 AM	#11
rcking85 all show and no go Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 164 Location: User is: OffLine	thunder, how often can you wax your car if you use a non abrasive wax like meguires gold class? I also have chrome smoothies whats a good way to get the water spots off them. and special chrome wax you would suggest or just use regular stuff?? thanks
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09-07-2003, 10:03 AM	#12
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	You can wax it is often as you want if you are using Meguirs Gold,For your wheels go on Line and go to green-stuff-polish.com order you a bottle of it .It is the best Polish there is for ChromeWheels.It really helps to keep water spots off.Or if you dont wanna mess with that. Go get some Mothers
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09-10-2003, 12:46 PM	#13
phat00s10 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 114 Location: pensacola User is: OffLine	Trying to Find out how to get rid of water spots/acid rain trying to find something to remove the spots of the wndows and etc i had to leave my truck out one weekend and now it spotted on windows what do you recommend to remove it. Alot of people tell me to compound buff the windows is there another way or ? also email me some pics of your detailed engine before and after. thanks
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09-10-2003, 02:21 PM	#14
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	Dont use compound on glass!!! Look up the EASTWOOD Companyon the internet. they have a polishing kit just for windows. Most Spots on windows are from Acid Rain.and that is the ONLY way to get them off
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09-10-2003, 06:21 PM	#15
bagd94sdime Static Slammed Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,138 Location: PA User is: OffLine	how do you get out a TON of little short white chihuahua hair out of seats and carpet white hair+charcoal makes me mad cuz it wont come out what do you suggest for that????
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09-10-2003, 06:25 PM	#16
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	DOG HAIR SUCKS BIG TIME!!!!!! Go find some place that sells fabric and buy some velcro and brush it with that..Hope that Help's ya
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09-11-2003, 05:18 PM	#17
bagd94sdime Static Slammed Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,138 Location: PA User is: OffLine	just some regular velcro?? arite ill try it
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09-11-2003, 05:22 PM	#18
cadman Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 394 Location: Geneva, IL User is: OffLine	Duct Tape put around your hand with the sticky side out has worked for me.
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09-13-2003, 04:23 AM	#19
03 SS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,380 Location: User is: OffLine	Then leave the rat at home
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09-13-2003, 10:32 PM	#20
bagd94sdime Static Slammed Age: 22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,138 Location: PA User is: OffLine	it was the former owners dog that did it i dont have a dog this little tiny dog must have shedded everytime in got in the truck there are actually piles of hair under the seats and stuff -DISGUSTING-
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10-02-2003, 11:14 PM	#21
s10rcn TRUCK FOR SALE!! Age: 23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 519 Location: St. Joseph, Mo User is: OffLine	ok i have little specs still left on my windshield after I used the GM window cleaner (the aerosol foam stuff you get from dealers) it bugs the shit out of me i want a crystal clear windshield and i never seen that since i have owned my truck. Also what is the best for removing clear coat scratches
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10-02-2003, 11:40 PM	#22
Thunder53 Registered User Age: 56 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 17 Location: Oklahoma User is: OffLine	the specs in your windshield I would say are from all the shit from the road that bounces off of it all the time...Clear coat scratches,If they aren't to Deep and you have a Orbital Buffer Go to a Auto paint supply store and get some Meguirs #82 professional SWIRL FREE POLISH and go around it a couple of times,Then follow up with a Carnuba wax
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