Detailing Big Rig

rlspringer · 09-27-04, 06:11

This big rig took me almost 7 hours. I dacp the whole truck, then megs #80, and topped it with Megs #20. The reason for the #20 is when the owner is on the road and gets it washed - Truck washes use a heavy degreaser and I wanted to protect the finish a little longer than with just wax. Correct me if I am wrong on the #20, but I now do regular duty on this truck. Customer wants it shining all the time. I used to drive one of these rigs so experience has spoken on bad truck washes. Anyone have suggestions for protection on this big rig?

Thanks
Rick

G35stilez · 09-27-04, 06:13

Wow!

Some job there. Excellent work

I would say Klasse twins or Zaino for ultimate protection.

rlspringer · 09-27-04, 06:14

Wheels and tires before Detailing

rlspringer · 09-27-04, 06:15

Wheels and Tires After Detailing

rlspringer · 09-27-04, 06:19

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Originally posted by GSRstilez
Wow!

Some job there. Excellent work

I would say Klasse twins or Zaino for ultimate protection.

Thanks

I have not tried the twins or Zaino since I already have so much detailing stock. My wife would really kick me to order those items before I used up some of my stock items. How do those items stand up to degreasers? Truck washes use some really harsh stuff.

BoxsterCharlie · 09-27-04, 08:04

You could also try Collinite Insulate Wax or Fleet Wax, they are carnuabas but very tough ones which could make it through a few tough washes.

But then again those are some new products to buy. I'd go with Klasse or Zaino if you are ordering new.

Nice job. I always like to see a detailed rig. It shows pride and professionalism.

theveed · 09-27-04, 08:33

silly questions here...

how do you reach the top part of the truck?

how do you clean the second inner set of tires?

NavindraLR · 09-27-04, 09:37

if the wash contained degreasers in it, wouldnt that remove any protection?

Scottwax · 09-27-04, 09:49

#20 is pretty good, but I like #16 even more. You might also consider using #20 to lightly polish and seal the paint and top with #16. Since you polished out the paint real good, you can probably go with #20 until the next deep polishing is needed.

The Klasse twins are also good but if you want to try using what you have on hand first, I'd go with #20 topped with #16. Barry has a nice stock of #16 on hand at Wash-Solutions....by the way, Barry says "Hi".

Great job on that big rig. Between boats and big trucks, I think you would be lost of someone called you to detail a Miata!

tdekany · 09-27-04, 09:55

very nice job - rotary right?

edschwab1 · 09-28-04, 12:09

The Rig looks good.

How often will you be seeing the truck?
What did you use on the wheels?
How far does the truck travel?

I do not think much will stand up to a degreaser wash. Multiple layers of a sealant may help.

Eric

6']['9 · 09-28-04, 08:17

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Originally posted by theveed
silly questions here...

how do you reach the top part of the truck?

how do you clean the second inner set of tires?

you can stand up there cause i did it, the owner said it was ok to stand up there so i did on the sides i used a ladder and covered up the ladder stops w/ wash mits.
On the 2nd inner i dunno

Good job on the detail