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Finally got a chance to wash the Ranger today. I didn't bother washing it last week as it had to sit outside in the weather while I house sat again, then a busy week of gardening and detailing, it just had to wait!
Because I'd spilled some 2-stroke fuel and diluted weed killer in the tray, I went above the usual rinse out and scrubbed with soapy water as well, then a quick hit with KCx Wet Gloss. I've found Wet Gloss doesn't quite have the same night-day hydrophobic difference that Hydr02 or Wet Coat brings to the table.
Today I had Meguiar's Hyper Wash in the foam cannon, which was used on the tray, wheels and cab. I even used it as a pre-wash foam and rinse, the extra cleaning power of Hyper Wash easily lifting some road film and pollen deposits. Drying Aid was ADS Amplify, then some OPT Car Wax for the tray sides, ECH20 for the door jambs. The interior was cleaned with ADS Pilot, such a treat this product.
For the glass, I wanted to try ADS Hero mixed 128:1, which Bradley from ADS swears by. I'm pretty touchy when it comes to glass cleaners, to the point where I say the cheaper versions seem to work better. So, using a rinse-less product like this for glass had me sceptical.
My first attempt didn't win me over, mainly because I followed Bradley's lead by using TRC FTW towels. While many use the FTW's for drying aid use, they were originally intended for glass, hence the F (For) T (The) W (Windows) name. I'm not sure why these towels are so popular, I've always found them too grabby and end up bunching up in my hands.
Today however I used my normal waffle weave towels, which worked much better with Hero. Two light mists onto the glass or into a towel, wipe, flip, wipe, done. While Hero doesn't quite flash away as quickly as an IPA-based glass cleaner, it wasn't too far behind. The end result was a slick, streak free finish. On this occasion, I did both exterior and interior glass. A surprise winner! And one that didn't cost $50 for a 1-litre bottle, you know, like a certain glass cleaner than claims to leave no traces behind.
Rounding out the session, NV Onyx for the tyres. These Michelin's are such an easy tyre to clean and dress, so pretty much any dressing will look great. Onyx is an old favorite, one that a fellow detailer once said provided a "rich" user experience, and I can't argue with that. It spreads so smoothly and cleanly, smells divine and looks amazing. Like many NV product I return to after a while, I'm always pleasantly surprised, as if it was my first time discovering the product.
A clean Ranger once again, sanity restored. I then had to hose out the driveway, it left filthy after yesterdays Landcruiser. I also went ahead and refilled several bottles, always a favorite task.
Because I'd spilled some 2-stroke fuel and diluted weed killer in the tray, I went above the usual rinse out and scrubbed with soapy water as well, then a quick hit with KCx Wet Gloss. I've found Wet Gloss doesn't quite have the same night-day hydrophobic difference that Hydr02 or Wet Coat brings to the table.
Today I had Meguiar's Hyper Wash in the foam cannon, which was used on the tray, wheels and cab. I even used it as a pre-wash foam and rinse, the extra cleaning power of Hyper Wash easily lifting some road film and pollen deposits. Drying Aid was ADS Amplify, then some OPT Car Wax for the tray sides, ECH20 for the door jambs. The interior was cleaned with ADS Pilot, such a treat this product.
For the glass, I wanted to try ADS Hero mixed 128:1, which Bradley from ADS swears by. I'm pretty touchy when it comes to glass cleaners, to the point where I say the cheaper versions seem to work better. So, using a rinse-less product like this for glass had me sceptical.
My first attempt didn't win me over, mainly because I followed Bradley's lead by using TRC FTW towels. While many use the FTW's for drying aid use, they were originally intended for glass, hence the F (For) T (The) W (Windows) name. I'm not sure why these towels are so popular, I've always found them too grabby and end up bunching up in my hands.
Today however I used my normal waffle weave towels, which worked much better with Hero. Two light mists onto the glass or into a towel, wipe, flip, wipe, done. While Hero doesn't quite flash away as quickly as an IPA-based glass cleaner, it wasn't too far behind. The end result was a slick, streak free finish. On this occasion, I did both exterior and interior glass. A surprise winner! And one that didn't cost $50 for a 1-litre bottle, you know, like a certain glass cleaner than claims to leave no traces behind.
Rounding out the session, NV Onyx for the tyres. These Michelin's are such an easy tyre to clean and dress, so pretty much any dressing will look great. Onyx is an old favorite, one that a fellow detailer once said provided a "rich" user experience, and I can't argue with that. It spreads so smoothly and cleanly, smells divine and looks amazing. Like many NV product I return to after a while, I'm always pleasantly surprised, as if it was my first time discovering the product.
A clean Ranger once again, sanity restored. I then had to hose out the driveway, it left filthy after yesterdays Landcruiser. I also went ahead and refilled several bottles, always a favorite task.
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