TuxedoTaurus
12-15-2015, 07:20 PM
Thanks to my Secret Santa I recieved the BF Wet-Ice Over Fire, which is one system I have really wanted to try. Since I was the lucky winner a few months back with the Polish Angel giveaway it has been on the back burner.
In August we sold my wife`s 08 Beetle ( so glad that`s gone, but that`s another topic) and I purchased an 02 F150 7700 series. The truck has 288k, with verified motor and trans rebuild at 240k.
At first I was just gonna wash, clay, and wax. It is a work truck for me. The itch got to me after a couple washings. Yes it has chips, scratches, and the previous owner destroyed the clear coat on the wheels.
A couple weeks ago I did a full prep, one step polish ( I will list products/procedures for those interested), and sealed with PA master sealant. Last week refinished wheels wetsanding polished then topped with Essence and Pa Supersport.
I just had to try out the Midnight Sun wax. Since time with my beloved Taurus is limited now I chose to test it on the truck.
I did a waterless wash with WG User(really liking it, but lick the Meguiars Ultimate Waterless a tad more), not real dirty since I did a full foam cannon two bucket yesterday.
I opened the new wax, which was a little tricky. That was due to the rubber seal which is a big bonus and nice touch. I used the supplied applicator, and applied in a cross-hatch pattern one panel at a time then buffed off.
I noticed it darkened the paint slightly and was extremely easy to buff off. After I finished ( which confirmed why I apply lsp by machine) I did a final buff. I noticed the reflections were more distinct and the gloss was really noticeable even on silver.
Needless to say my PA Coatings may sit a little longer.
Enough rambling here are some pics
Before :
Day I got it
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/10268b2d27d566781e47c444818bb738.jpg
Today
Prewash
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/e9164428f024701e5087eeb744c90faa.jpg
Ready for midnight sun
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/98f0d46405f3de78765a7273ce027569.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/ffa0b02971bf78185f2167bcfe5ef91f.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/1f9478871c53083726c37822a8ba2e7b.jpg
After
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/97d09d3dbf3e97ad8723963dc6a64f4d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/b448065b51b1900b5bab2b1edec1d71f.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/9c8b6c5f96f6761fd16609b1e8cac5e2.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/b84137b3a66a4b880b5020d5306b6137.jpg
Side note the WG Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant on the Fatboy caught my eye.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/abc8904f7be18cd9d0c4f9d994e53434.jpg
Sorry for the terrible lighting, working on installing lights in the garage. I have a shop light temp mounted on a truss.
Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk
In August we sold my wife`s 08 Beetle ( so glad that`s gone, but that`s another topic) and I purchased an 02 F150 7700 series. The truck has 288k, with verified motor and trans rebuild at 240k.
At first I was just gonna wash, clay, and wax. It is a work truck for me. The itch got to me after a couple washings. Yes it has chips, scratches, and the previous owner destroyed the clear coat on the wheels.
A couple weeks ago I did a full prep, one step polish ( I will list products/procedures for those interested), and sealed with PA master sealant. Last week refinished wheels wetsanding polished then topped with Essence and Pa Supersport.
I just had to try out the Midnight Sun wax. Since time with my beloved Taurus is limited now I chose to test it on the truck.
I did a waterless wash with WG User(really liking it, but lick the Meguiars Ultimate Waterless a tad more), not real dirty since I did a full foam cannon two bucket yesterday.
I opened the new wax, which was a little tricky. That was due to the rubber seal which is a big bonus and nice touch. I used the supplied applicator, and applied in a cross-hatch pattern one panel at a time then buffed off.
I noticed it darkened the paint slightly and was extremely easy to buff off. After I finished ( which confirmed why I apply lsp by machine) I did a final buff. I noticed the reflections were more distinct and the gloss was really noticeable even on silver.
Needless to say my PA Coatings may sit a little longer.
Enough rambling here are some pics
Before :
Day I got it
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/10268b2d27d566781e47c444818bb738.jpg
Today
Prewash
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/e9164428f024701e5087eeb744c90faa.jpg
Ready for midnight sun
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/98f0d46405f3de78765a7273ce027569.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/ffa0b02971bf78185f2167bcfe5ef91f.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/1f9478871c53083726c37822a8ba2e7b.jpg
After
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/97d09d3dbf3e97ad8723963dc6a64f4d.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/b448065b51b1900b5bab2b1edec1d71f.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/9c8b6c5f96f6761fd16609b1e8cac5e2.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/b84137b3a66a4b880b5020d5306b6137.jpg
Side note the WG Deep Gloss Spritz Sealant on the Fatboy caught my eye.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/15/abc8904f7be18cd9d0c4f9d994e53434.jpg
Sorry for the terrible lighting, working on installing lights in the garage. I have a shop light temp mounted on a truss.
Sent from my D6708 using Tapatalk