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Old 07-27-2017, 10:03 AM
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I use Meguiars 3 step process. 1 is a cleaner, 2 is a polish and finally wax. Not going to lie it's an all day process even with a buffer. But the results are phenomenal! I could use the truck as a mirror to shave if needed..
Well I at least know where i am going to get spare parts from!!

I use Meguiars as well... seems to do a great job, but don't get it on decals, moldings, rubber parts... shows up. I need to switch to a black wax to get the screw ups not to show up.
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Old 07-27-2017, 06:12 PM
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Hey rnall nice truck! I have the issue with wax on the decals, bed rails,.ect. Use mothers Back to Black trim cleaner then use back to black restorer. Seems To work. I did not use it the decals. I just make sure I get all the wax off the edges.(yes time consuming)
And bad ju ju never say anything about getting parts.... that would meant it wrecked it.
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I used Chemical Guys Blacklight, didnt do to bad...
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Old 07-27-2017, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RgrOut
Hey rnall nice truck! I have the issue with wax on the decals, bed rails,.ect. Use mothers Back to Black trim cleaner then use back to black restorer. Seems To work. I did not use it the decals. I just make sure I get all the wax off the edges.(yes time consuming)
And bad ju ju never say anything about getting parts.... that would meant it wrecked it.
I'll check that out... each day i am cleaning some new place... i'll give the mother product a try...

i've sacrificed a few Chevys to ward off the bad ju ju!
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the black wax from Turtle Wax and Meguiars isn't anything special. It won't repair swirl marks, etc.

TW simply liquid wax with a black pigment in it. think the Meg. is a paste. Used it before.
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Originally Posted by gregsf150stx
the black wax from Turtle Wax and Meguiars isn't anything special. It won't repair swirl marks, etc.

its simply liquid wax with a black pigment in it. Used it before.
Any suggestions on products that's worked for you in the past or currently?
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I beg to differ on the Mequiars for black.....

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I didn't say it didn't make black 'the wow factor', it does bring out the shine.....

but it doesn't repair blemishes or swirl marks in black paint.

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I beg to differ on the Mequiars for black.....
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I use griot's products and no complaints so far. Wash, clay bar, random orbital apply one coat sealant and another coat carnuba wax by hand. My old truck was magnetic and I did that routine once a year, with a black truck I'm thinking 2-3 times a year. I'm trying hard NOT to polish every scratch as soon as I see it...




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