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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Topic: Cleaning solution Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 10:38am |
I've come up with a formula for cleaning the outside of the R-pod. I had some staining from the elements, leaves, road debri, etc. I got a spray bottle, part full of water. Added a little Greased Lightening, dishwashing soap, and denatured alcohol. Not much, about a tablespoon of each. Then I got one of those dishwashing sponges with soft sponge on one side, rough texture on the other. Use the rough side, hold a rag between it and your hand, makes it more comfortable, and you don't get it on you. Spray a small section at a time and rub it with the solution. It cleans great without damaging the finish. Keep a clean rag to wipe clean the sections as you go before they dry. When that drys, I intend to use Menier's (I never can spell it) spray wax.
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 7:33pm |
What also works well is to use a clay bar, spray any basic cleaner in a small area, clay bar it before it dries and that section is done. It does a swell job and you will like the results.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 6:59am |
What is a clay bar?
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 8:54am |
For "environmental"stains.. I like plain old "Awesome" cleaner from the dollar store.
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:53am |
WD 40 is a great solvent for sticky things and road tar. Be careful with the decals.
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2654 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:59am |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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rawest50
Senior Member Joined: 07 Mar 2017 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 440 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:30am |
Lean something on here every day. Clay bar.
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2017.5 RPod 179
2017 Jeep Unlimited Wrangler 2017 Chevy Colorado Z71 Off Road Crew Cab 2 Weiner dogs Great wife puts up with my BS ❤️ Thoroughbred Racing. |
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jato
Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:01pm |
Ask for it (clay bar) at any auto parts store, they will have it. Also you can get the whole detailing kit at your local Walmart. It is called MeGuiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit. Not only does it take out all those little imperfections on your paint but also removes all those brake dust particles that eventually wreck havoc on your painted surfaces. After detailing with the clay bar you will noticed a marked difference in the feel of the surface (yeppir, smooth as a baby's butt and makes wax glide on and lasts longer too).In this kit you will received 2 80gram bars of premium clay, a spray bottle of quick detailer, and a microfiber towel. And no I do not work for or receive any stipends from MeGuiar's.
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God's pod
'11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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