So, to unwind after this past week's terrible mid-terms I spent all afternoon taking care of my Big Girl. Didn't get to change the oil or detail the inside like I wanted, but now we get to spend some quality time on Monday too.

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great job man.... i did mine and all the nicks and scrathces are visible to the eye........

Nicely Done!!! I like what you've done with your rig....

nice job! ... plus you've got a monster truck too :)

Thanks guys! I had a lot of fun doing it. I used the Mother's clay kit and Meguiar's NXT tech wax (liquid). I've used the clay kit from Meguiar's before but I think the clay from Mother's is easier to use, (more pliable) and overall it went pretty fast. 4 hours altogether.

Isn't it fun??? Have to try the clay bar with mine some time.

That is a nice looking truck!, But 4 hours? That is why I have people to wax mine toooo much work for me.

That is a nice looking truck!, But 4 hours? That is why I have people to wax mine toooo much work for me.
lol. Yeah it took me a while but it was relaxing; beautiful day and me just alone with my truck and my iPod. Back in '07 was the last time I seriously worked on my wife's car: wash, claybar, polish, wax and it took me about 6 hrs. Hers will be getting the royal treatment this coming week.

I just spent 4 hours working on mine. I washed, clay barred, and waxed it. Looks brand new.

I just spent 4 hours working on mine. I washed, clay barred, and waxed it. Looks brand new.
Lookin' Nice!

Clay bar is amazing. If you think your vehicle is clean after washing, use the clay bar and see the amount of contaminants that are left behind by washing alone. If you are going to buff/polish/wax/seal, you should definitely clay bar to remove any contaminants so you don't seal them in.

How do you know if you need clay bar. There is a trick to this...other than buying it and seeing if any contaminants appear on the bar. Wash and dry your vehicle, then get a thin plastic baggie (sandwich baggie). Put your hand inside it and glide your hand on the surface of your vehicle. If it sticks or catches, then you should definitely clay bar. After clay barring do the same thing, and you will see that it doesn't catch or stick at all.

would you guys recommend clay barring the entire vehicle, or just where needed. how was that nxt wax? so many products out there, just want to get some decent wax that doesn't cost too much.

Looks beautiful. For those folks thinking of doing this, remember to remove all the old wax first using Dawn or another dishwashing liquid. It goes a lot faster once the old wax is gone. For those front suspension pieces you're so proud of, a shot of Meguiars Trim Detailer works wonders -- it shines the bolts and everything else underneath.

would you guys recommend clay barring the entire vehicle, or just where needed. how was that nxt wax? so many products out there, just want to get some decent wax that doesn't cost too much.
Yeah man, claybar the whole thing; every painted surface. I've really liked the NXT wax so far~haven't had it on there long enough to give a good review, but it was easy to apply and remove. I've used Zymol in the past and liked that too.

Looks beautiful. For those folks thinking of doing this, remember to remove all the old wax first using Dawn or another dishwashing liquid. It goes a lot faster once the old wax is gone. For those front suspension pieces you're so proud of, a shot of Meguiars Trim Detailer works wonders -- it shines the bolts and everything else underneath.
Thanks! I'll have to get ahold of some of that trim detailer.

your truck looks so good had to clay bar and wax mine today, nice truck by the way ,

Thanks! I appreciate it. Did you throw some pics up? I'll go look...

did u need an extension ladder to get the roof

Keepin' it clean! Nice looking T!!!

did u need an extension ladder to get the roof
Lol. Nope, just stood on the step-bars (Being 6'4" helps ;))
Keepin' it clean! Nice looking T!!!

Thanks!

Lol. Nope, just stood on the step-bars (Being 6'4" helps ;))


Thanks!
i wish i was ur height:):):)im only 5'1 so everytime i have to wash the truch i have to climb on the top of hood and stand where the wipers at and also stand on the t back of the truck where the rear window is sometimes i use a stick to put the wash cloth to wipe the top center roof.does clay removes the hard water spots also?i just wax my truck a week ago but i still see some water spots its annoying.:):)

i was thinkingabout doing the clay bar to mine....looks good!!!

The Meguires clay bar works pretty good. You really need two of them to be effective. They act like you are buying C-4 explosives or something. LOL.

Truck looks ready to go have some fun now!

sure does look good lurch!!

i wish i was ur height:):):)im only 5'1 so everytime i have to wash the truch i have to climb on the top of hood and stand where the wipers at and also stand on the t back of the truck where the rear window is sometimes i use a stick to put the wash cloth to wipe the top center roof.does clay removes the hard water spots also?i just wax my truck a week ago but i still see some water spots its annoying.:):)

Yeah man clay with remove everything but the PAINT! :D Make sure when you clay that you don't let anything get dry. I used about half a bottle of the detailing spray that came with the claybar on mine ~ spraying before, during, and after followed by wiping dry with a microfiber towel.

i was thinkingabout doing the clay bar to mine....looks good!!!
Thanks!
The Meguires clay bar works pretty good. You really need two of them to be effective. They act like you are buying C-4 explosives or something. LOL.

Truck looks ready to go have some fun now!
Thanks man! I really wanna go mudding but the opportunity hasn't presented itself yet ;). I miss Idaho!

sure does look good lurch!!

Thanks dude! 'preciate that. I need to go muddin', detail it again, and take some new pics. I took my billet grill off and I'm rollin' stock and I really like it! Looks better with my black wheels/tint.

i need to clay bar mine i havent done it in a while. you got a nice lookin titan! yea i love to go muddin too!!! i love this season in the south, lots of rain and mud!! and i love to wash my T after. its good "BONDING" time with my T

i need to clay bar mine i havent done it in a while. you got a nice lookin titan! yea i love to go muddin too!!! i love this season in the south, lots of rain and mud!! and i love to wash my T after. its good "BONDING" time with my T

Thank you! Man its been raining here for like 5 days. If I have some time tomorrow Ima go find some MUD!

Ahh, nice.. I really like the wheels/tires, give's it the "extra tough" look.

Ahh, nice.. I really like the wheels/tires, give's it the "extra tough" look.
Thanks! I appreciate it. Welcome to CT!