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- Tim
1. Hose the truck down. Wait 3 minutes and repeat. Do the frame and underbody also.
2. Remove the spray nozzle and set the water to a low flow.
3. Start at the top and do one section at a time. Run the water over the section, wash thoroughly, rinse completely and dry.
4. Do the next section.
By not using the spray nozzle you can do one section without getting a clean section wet. Also not using the spray nozzle, but a continuous stream of water will let the water rinse off in a sheet and leave very little water on the truck. Dry immediatly to prevent water spots. You can really see the dirt on the dry side versus the side you just cleaned.
Mike L
Kyle i can tell you when the chance of rain is 100%. I can tell you days in advance. I bet the fourth of july (uh oh nope not gonna wash my truck monday) its gonna rain sunday night or monday here mark my word.
Im gonna wash my truck sunday.
Tim nice to see your at least watching.
Ryan
synth oil - asked this question earlier. if you accept 10,000 as a "safe" interval to leave synthetic oil in. will an AC Delco PF 59 filter last that long as well? or...if you have to change the filter, how do you do so without dumping half the oil anyways. any thoughts?
thanks...
kyle
I have decided..(Yes me)..that being on here at work (like now) only stops the progress of my biz and I need to spend less time here...there is no such thing as a "quick" look into edmunds...you get caught up and next thing you know you are wasting time.....I can only imagine what Ryan is getting done at work??..LOL
As for night....I have been busy putting the final touches on my new lawn that deserves my attention..as it will be the best one on the block..ehheehehee
also had a few B-day partys after work...and have only had time to get E-mail.
While this is great and yawl are great....I need to spend more time doing other things while the weather is working for me....ya know?
and for the record...I did not come up with "cryin' Ryan".....it did come from the Toy section....but not from me....
...I kinda like it though??
LOL
Enjoy
- Tim
Kyle you should be able to change the shocks yourself. Me and my dad changed shocks on his old 87 blazer last fall. It takes some time but im sure you could do it. I dont remember offhand if it took any speical tools but i dont think it did.
Ryan
1. rinse entire vehicle using spray nozzle on "light setting" directing "hard spray" only at tough spots (bird sh*t, bugs, etc). fyi - i don't hold real hard spray right on it...just from a distance to loosen the grime up.
2. thoroughly wash the vehicle. starting with the roof, then the hood, then working from top to bottom, front to rear, in manageable sections. rinsing after each section.
3. after i've finished washing and rinsing each section, i clean the step bars, mudflaps, wheels and tires as necessary.
4. here's the similarity to what you're saying mike: rinse the entire vehicle very thoroughly. in essence you're "loosening" any water spots that may have formed on the previously washed and rinsed sections (esp. roof and hood).
5. chamois the entire vehicle in the same order you washed it. roof, hood, top to bottom, front to back.
i should mention i do all of this in the shade as much as possible. if you can't wash in the shade, move it into the shade after the final rinse before you start to dry. this gives you a little more time before the sun dries the water up creating the spots. also, if you use a chamois, the fact that it retains a little bit of water even after you wring it out will help remove any water spots that DO form if you're too slow. i've had great experience with it. my 0.04...
kyle
gotribe - mine's black (notorious for being soft). no prob's with blemishes. i used zaino within the first month i had it (feb) and twice since. trying to get all the swirl marks out. pretty close right now. just got my bottle of clearcoat polish from zaino. prob'ly do one more coat of swirl/scratch remover, and then start in with the clearcoat polish. for the most part, i've been pleased with zaino. if tim comes back...he'll recommend malms (www.malms.com) i've never tried it.
kyle
can't order on line, but you can figure out what you want, and then fill out/mail in an order form and a check. they'll have it back to you w/in a week-10 days. if you want more info about my experiences with it, feel free to email me at kwerking@aol.com
kyle
Ryan
Steve
Steve
first three coats have been swirl/scratch remover - z5 i think(?). i've used the z1 polish lok on each of those. after one more coat of swirl/scratch remover, i'm going to change to the clearcoat stuff. when i get home, i'll check the actual product names/numbers and let you know...can't remember right now...
steve,
reference the spotting. see my earlier post about how i eliminate water spots. the zaino (just like any decent wax) does help because water sheets off of it really nicely. especially that first rain after you wash it (ryan!!!). you almost won't be able to tell it rained, cuz the water just runs right off. real slick...
kyle
Definitely need the rain in New Mexico!!!
I throw in some excellent green chile enchiladas and some DOSXX dark beer for some good rain.
Jerry
The mudflap surface is rough id say semi rough. It might be possible to paint them. You know what have u been to the website? Get the phone # and give em a call they will be very helpful the lady i talked to was very nice. They will know for sure.
No i didnt get the floor liners but i have heard many good things about them. I just use some $1.99 towels from target which work just fine. Maybe in the winter ill get the husky but for now the towels are good.
Ill have some pics asap (2 wks) of the mudflaps and my bedrail caps for you to see
Ryan
Kyle
No need for the numbers from zaino i have them. Im just wondering if it is alright to just use the clearcoat stuff (Z2??) by itself?
Thanks
Ryan
Please, one of you old Carmine drivers please explain to Ryan who Lassie is. I think Tim just got tired of sitting ryanbab for free. Red, did you just adopt him?
Ryan
Steve
At a minimum start by washing the truck with Dawn, clay if you choose too, then one coat of Z1 then either Z5 or Z2 (Z5 for the swirls) then follow up with a coat of Z6. Wait at least 24 hours between each application of Z5/Z2 and Z6.
Kyle - Z1 is only recommended once every 6 months or 10 coats of Z2/Z5.
Ryan Z1 is recommended/required before any other products. The Z6 really does help add that final shine and helps somewhat to keep the dust and pollen from sticking to the truck.
I wouldn't consider using Zaino without at least the 3 base products Z1, Z5 or Z2, and Z6.
Ryan (post 651)- consider what you said - you don't need it super shiny? sure you do - you know the truck is a chick magnet - they'll notice the shine every time !
Greg
Chick magnet hmm well yes they can look but they cant have i kinda just got involved with someone.
Ryan
For the interior I use Protectant 303. This stuff does not corrode the vinyl like Armorall or cause a film to appear on the inside of your windshield.
On the oil filter question, a Mobil1 oil filter would be my first choice, but the AC-delco seems to be ok for a 10K miles oil change....... check here to see what I mean:
Doing one panel at a time has really helped me out.
And not using the spray nozzle greatly improved the water sheeting and runoff.
Mike L
Silverado LS with the 5.3 engine.
Any information about this truck and the 5.3
engine would be appreciated.
I have heard an engine noise, a click or
lifter noise. Should I take her in for
service? Should I be concerned? I have
9,133 miles on her. I'm using 5W30 Castrol
GT oil and AC filters. I change the oil my-
self. Oh, I am female and very careful with
my automobiles.
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Very little gains (except noise) to be made in either of these areas.
If you really wanna spend the money, go spend it on something fun! Dirtbikes, girls,.....
gotribe - appreciate the kind words. i too learned more than i can ever give credit for right here. made my buying and accessorizing processes much easier.
kyle
It has made my planning, buying, accessorizing, and maintaining of my truck so much easier and has made it alot of fun too.
Ryan
Last wk i seen an older (90's) C/K with a very nice decal.
It was about 6x10, 6x8??? it said extreme (3d looking) black silver and blue. It was really neat. Anyone know a good site for decals??? PLEASE HELP im going nuts thanks
Ryan
Ryan
incidentally red - if you're still around - had not too bad things to say about the M1 filter. only risk was pressure spikes. other than that...better filtration. no numbers on change intervals unfortunately. think i'll stick with the AC Delco - had good things to say about that.
here's the site again:
http://members.xoom.com/minimopar/oilfilters.html
kyle
LOL
I made this decision by myself..not some "me or the computer" deal.
The wife does not work with me, so why would she care what I do at work ace?
I will say that I'm sure every married man that has a passion for the net has heard is precious computer referred to as.."That damn computer".
I will be around later in the days and nights..but day time posting will slow for a while. Winter may bring more net activity...but this weather is opportunity for getting other things done...as last time I checked...they don't get done when I sit on the net..
So take all the theories...and well.....you know what to do with them...
We all need lives man!.....and I am making the first move to live it fuller
...(No..I'm not "finding myself and the "book"...like Dan)......yikes!
Enjoy
Kyle,
I will post some pics of the H/O when I get it out this weekend.
- Tim
Ryan
The cover is from Fold-A-Cover and I had one on my previous truck and it worked fine with the 5th wheel. It provides good rain protection when closed.
I removed the tool box lid because it opened opposite direction of the Fold-A-Cover and there was no need for 2 lids. (the tool box dimensions match the 6.5ft bed and Fold-A-Cover panel size very well. Check out Fold-A-Cover at www.fold-a-cover.com and Northern Tool at www.northerntool.com. I can get details on Auxilary Tank if you need it. email me at dayle1@epochworks.com
Larry
- Tim
TIRE BLACK: There are lots of tire dressings on the market now, but the best by far (in my opinion) is Westley's "BLACK MAGIC" We used them exclusively in the car shows and most detail shops will use it as well. Thick silicone product that makes your tires look better than new.
MIKE: You are absolutely right on with your suggestion regarding NOT using a spray nozzle when washing your truck. Let the water flow softly over the section your are washing and it will never bead up even after a wax job. Towel each section down after you have washed and rinsed it.
Your truck will ALWAYS run better if you keep it clean and waxed!! True story.
clay
Ryan
Side effects.....after the hose is flowing for a while..the water is Ice cold!...and your hands get numb...as well as you will probably will get wet if you are not very tall.
To dry an air hose works very well.....no towel marks..lint..streaks...even gets the water out of the mirrors and window frames...which we all know it will leak out when you drive it..
While I like the end product...I really hate washing cars any more....I do it..but it sucks when you want to do it right...
Good Luck
- Tim
...you are my friend and fighting is only in the form of posting jokes about each other here all in good taste...(or as close to good taste as I can get?..LOL)
- Tim
Truth be known though, my windows are down about 80% of the time. Only go up for those scorcher days.
Greg
Anyone else notice the problem? I'm sure they will replace under warranty if I take it in, just haven't done it. But then again I may look for an air horn!
Greg