2017 - Baby`s 1st bath

**Don** · 03-26-2017, 07:36 AM

The planets finally aligned in the heavens and I had a day off where the weather was in the high 60`s, no rain and only light wind/ Plenty of cloud cover though, so no sun shots.

I stated off with an intense (meaning I got soaked too) rinsing of the car, the seams and anywhere else I imagined salt was lingering. Then on to the wash using Megs Deep Crystal car wash (I used a strong concentration since the car hadn`t been washed since October/November and I wasn`t going to use DAWN). After washing the car - and ruining my wash mitt getting some random undercoating off the paint near the fender wells and rockers. I DID do the rims & tires first using Megs Hot Shine All-Wheel-and-Tire-Cleaner, one brush for the tires & a softer one for the rims then rinsing good with the new hose nozzle I had to buy yesterday ... the head popped off the old one as soon as I started spraying water ... I guess I shouldn`t have left it outside

I ruined two of my MF cloths getting more random undercoating off the wheel wells and rockers (I figure it`s a small price to pay for a car that won`t rust out on me).

I know, no pics mean it didn`t happen, so here are the pics. I am kind of glad the sun wasn`t out to show me all the swirls the car picked up over the winter.

Before #1

Before #2

After #1

After #2

All that`s on the car right now is what the D-115 leaves behind and Megs Hot Rims Tire Coating. In the pic showing the tire, that was taken right after applying the coating and it still needs to `soak in,` or evaporate some. Now it looks smooth, matte to medium black and not splotchy.

I plan on getting McKee`s 37 Paint Sealant & Paint Prep, so I`m only going to maintain my paint with the D-115 after each wash until I get my order in to make things easier.

**Ronkh** · 03-26-2017, 08:17 AM

Lookin good!

Bet you happier now.

**NLove** · 03-26-2017, 08:34 AM

Looks great! They always feel like new to me after I wash them when they are super dirty.

**Don** · 03-26-2017, 09:05 AM

Today I`m going to take on the interior... on BOTH CARS!!!

**Ronkh** · 03-26-2017, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Don

Today I`m going to take on the interior... on BOTH CARS!!!

Do my Tahoe next ?

(please)

**trashmanssd** · 03-26-2017, 09:48 AM

Glad to hear winter is releasing its grip a little. still miserable cold and windy and rainy here.

**Don** · 03-26-2017, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

Do my Tahoe next ?

(please)

Homey don`t do SUVs (which is why I try to avoid doing the wife`s Explorer) I can`t even properly clean the outside of the windshield with a step ladder or standing on the rocker panel with the door open ... that`s hard on the back.

**Don** · 03-26-2017, 11:30 AM

Two more pics

**The Guz** · 03-26-2017, 12:52 PM

Looking good.

Originally Posted by Don

I plan on getting McKee`s 37 Paint Sealant & Paint Prep, so I`m only going to maintain my paint with the D-115 after each wash until I get my order in to make things easier.

What happened to going the coating route?

**grungy** · 03-26-2017, 01:34 PM

Don - you should look into these for your Explorer. I have only 2 for my Expedition and could use more when washing.

**rlmccarty2000** · 03-26-2017, 02:48 PM

I washed my car yesterday and coated the wheels. I promised myself I would get the interior today, instead decided to watch a baseball game. Oh well, always have tomorrow. Lol.