Pride and Joy

[sullivan]

Did the oil today, going to start the detailing tomorrow. Probably going to split it up and do the bed first and the cab another day lol.

 

[HemiBabe]

Looks like fun!!

 

[WhiteExpress]

I'd agree with splitting up the clay bar / waxing up.
I'd start with the cab first, starting with the roof at that.

Make sure you wax after you clay if you're going to split it up. You don't want to strip off all the protection from the paint and then let crud get back on it before you seal it up.

I'd say to return that Ice product and get the Megiure's Wax too...

 

[sullivan]

I got this Ice product to give it a try, I always used meguires wax but this new stuff doesn't leave a white residue behind supposedly so I figured I would give it a go. I do like meguires wax though!

Plan is to wash first with dish detergent to remove the existing wax.

Then wash it with the armor all wash.

Then clay bar and polish with 3M compound.

Then wax. and enjoy

any other recommendations on my steps?

 

[BeastieBoys21]

I got this Ice product to give it a try, I always used meguires wax but this new stuff doesn't leave a white residue behind supposedly so I figured I would give it a go. I do like meguires wax though!

Plan is to wash first with dish detergent to remove the existing wax.

Then wash it with the armor all wash.

Then clay bar and polish with 3M compound.

Then wax. and enjoy

any other recommendations on my steps?

That sounds like fun filled day...I dont see any steps you missed there

 

[emjohn4]

I have a three step program that will ensure success.

1.) Take that FRAM oil filter, and immediately throw it into the trash.
2.) Buy a quality oil filter, such as Wix, MobilOne, or similar, and install.
3.) Do that wash and wax stuff.

Seriously - get rid of that Fram.

 

[sullivan]

I have a three step program that will ensure success.

1.) Take that FRAM oil filter, and immediately throw it into the trash.
2.) Buy a quality oil filter, such as Wix, MobilOne, or similar, and install.
3.) Do that wash and wax stuff.

Seriously - get rid of that Fram.

Its not the basic fram man, its their top of the line one...

Ultra
99% dirt-trapping efficiency
Up to 15,000 miles of engine protection
Dual-layered synthetic and cellulose filter media
Durable metal screen
Optimized for synthetic and conventional oils
Improved nitrile and silicone gaskets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA1uHE1C7Ds&hd=1

Comments in the video: "This is an outstanding filter. Even Fram haters must admit"

"yeah, I am using this now for a '00 Camry.

I can't say enough good thing about this filter - FRAM have a great product now... too bad I didn't pick up more when Amazon had it for 5 bucks a pop. "

 

[MegaMouseGW]

I use the ice atm but will be swapping to Adams polish soon (shipping is taking way too long).

 

[sullivan]

I use the ice atm but will be swapping to Adams polish soon (shipping is taking way too long).

Anything you didn't like about the ICE?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Anything you didn't like about the ICE?

Actually it is a very god product, but my truck has some deep scratches and I am having a body shop redo the paint job and they suggested I switch to the Adams wax and products.
The Ice is very easy to use, leaves no white residue (which on a dark colored vehicle is very nice), and lasts for several weeks. If I were to say anything bad about it, it would be that it does a poor job of getting rid of scratches and swirl marks. Looks great after application, and the water just will not stay on it at all. Good product and I trust the turtle wax brand, but this time gonna take the bodyshops advice.

Wanted to add this: where I park my truck it is very close to a shipyard and when the wind is just right we sometimes get overspray on our vehicles. The body shop that recommended Adams let me know the overspray will be easier to remove when I use Adams products. I bought a cover for my truck just because of the shipyard.

 

[emjohn4]

Its not the basic fram man, its their top of the line one...

Ultra
99% dirt-trapping efficiency
Up to 15,000 miles of engine protection
Dual-layered synthetic and cellulose filter media
Durable metal screen
Optimized for synthetic and conventional oils
Improved nitrile and silicone gaskets

FRAM Ultra Oil Filter after 10k miles for a 2001 Subaru Outback - YouTube

Comments in the video: "This is an outstanding filter. Even Fram haters must admit"

"yeah, I am using this now for a '00 Camry.

I can't say enough good thing about this filter - FRAM have a great product now... too bad I didn't pick up more when Amazon had it for 5 bucks a pop. "

Hey, it's your truck! If you're happy with it, that what matters.

I've seen such crappy construction of Fram filters that I wouldn't care if it is their ultra premium gold plated super dirt magnet filter. That video is akin to believing that with enough analysis, it's possible to pick up a **** by the clean end. But, that's me, and ain't no Fram going near my truck.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

I run K&N filters. Both oil and AIR. Will not trust any other brand.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Your gonna have some tired arms

 

[sullivan]

My porter cable saved my arms, first time using that bad boy. If you guys don't have one you should hit up Nick from Adams Polishes and get yourself the porter cable kit.

Man that thing saved me about 1-2 hours in polishing and waxing! If only I had some cotton terry pads to remove the polish and wax after applying and working with the foam pads. oh well. my arms aren't tired so thats all that matters I guess.

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Need some pics!!

 

[sullivan]

Now that I got some day light I will go snap a pic and post them afterwhile. Love these new weathertech floor mats, they are slick!

 

[sullivan]

Also got my new floor liners, let me know what yall think

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Nice truck, but as with any very light colored vehicle the shine is muted in sunlight. Most dark vehicles shine like crazy in sunlight.