Exterior Semi-Tech General discussion of exterior for the Ford Ranger.

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new detailing goodies

picked up a bottle of Meguiars Pro Yellow Hi-Tech wax #26 gonna try it out this weekend, does it work pretty well?

 
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yes..lol i tried it back on my bros s2000 a while ago and it hasn't had wax in months and still shines good nothing works like #16 though i'm sure you've heard of it
 
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I heard good things about it. Ill be trying it out on my buddies truck this weekend. Post some pictures of your results.
 
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Yellow wax is pretty descent stuff, I used to use it on high-end business jets a lot, as well as der-real products (out of business now ).
And if I remember right it smells good too! lol
 
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is your paint that bad? i mean I know its good stuff but if your paint is super new (like an 07 should be) I would think normal wax would do the trick.
 
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well this stuff just makes it last longer so that every 3 months it will need waxing... checked with the bodyshop and they used this and that #16 which I couldn't find... :-(
 
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Where'd you find this at?
 
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#26 is a pure wax... it doesnt have nay abrasives on the product... when detailing I use #26 and #7 that is the best LSP formula... great shine every time. You can buy #16 here in the US something about that it doesnt meet the FDAs standards or something along those lines.. but detailers will still go out of their way and import it in... that stuff is liquid sex to a car. But the best wax Ive used is Megs #21 that stuff will last forever and it will make all the dark paints or paints with a metallic flake really pop and wet looking.

You can pick #26 up at any autoparts store. The other #'s you have to go online or to a detailing shop or business that sells products
 
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#26 has a huge following among pro detailers as a inexpensive otc wax
 
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Just found this today, kind of pricey but from what I read its worth it. Gonna wait to get my Porter Cable and pick some up
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Just found this today, kind of pricey but from what I read its worth it. Gonna wait to get my Porter Cable and pick some up

found what?? Check out Auto Detailing Solutions -- Meguiar's Car Wax, Auto Polish & Detailing Supplies Store they usually have some good deals and also check out We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store.. those are the two main places where I get my products from.. very top notch service from both. I had a bottle of #21 explode in the box covering everything and ADS sent me another box and replaced everything and told me to keep the bottles covered in #21 wax... some have a kit thats like $150 that includes a PC, pads, some wax and polish
 
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I paid $14 here in Bama for the #26...

gonna use the powerball for wax application, its yellow, much softer than the original powerballs... gotta charge up my drill though
 
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I just placed a 300 and some dollar order from Auto Detailing Solutions -- Meguiar's Car Wax, Auto Polish & Detailing Supplies Store

I think im in trouble lol. My sister just bought an 2001 Civic for $4,000 but it was alot of scratches which most of them should buff out, but the price was right on the car....
 
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wow your dedicated!
 
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Originally Posted by bucky919
I just placed a 300 and some dollar order from Auto Detailing Solutions -- Meguiar's Car Wax, Auto Polish & Detailing Supplies Store

I think im in trouble lol. My sister just bought an 2001 Civic for $4,000 but it was alot of scratches which most of them should buff out, but the price was right on the car....
HAHA I just priced out the same thing! What all did you get? I ran mine up to 400 over 3 different sites though, gonna have to buy the stuff in segments.
 
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Originally Posted by Rapala
found what?? Check out Auto Detailing Solutions -- Meguiar's Car Wax, Auto Polish & Detailing Supplies Store they usually have some good deals and also check out We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store.. those are the two main places where I get my products from.. very top notch service from both. I had a bottle of #21 explode in the box covering everything and ADS sent me another box and replaced everything and told me to keep the bottles covered in #21 wax... some have a kit thats like $150 that includes a PC, pads, some wax and polish
The #26, autozone has it and #7. I'll be making a huge order from ADS shortly
 
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I must warn you it gets pretty addicting... Ive got so much stuff its crazy... and Ill be going around the house looking for stuff to polish and wax... Ive already tackled our two lawn mowers, my ATV helmet, I took my metal polish to a tea pot, also I took some #40 to my rainbow sandals and it actually helped a bit lol... also took leather cleaner to our couch and now no one can sit in it because you will slide out of it lol and I cleaned up my cell phone and a few scratched CDs... I got so bored around 3am this morning I waxed my model cars... yeah Im addicted and looking for work but no one is taking the bait lol
 
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Hey Phil get on Aim, I got some questions about what pads and stuff to order.
 
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HAHA I just priced out the same thing! What all did you get? I ran mine up to 400 over 3 different sites though, gonna have to buy the stuff in segments.
Meguiar's G110 Kit
M105
M205
D170
Meguiar's Soft Buff 6.5 Combo Pads 2-Cut 2-Polish 2-Finish
Black Wow
M26
 
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Well two hours after I placed my order I received my tracking number from ADS. So it should be here early next week, but won't have anytime next week to use it I don't think :(
 
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Originally Posted by bucky919
Meguiar's G110 Kit
M105
M205
D170
Meguiar's Soft Buff 6.5 Combo Pads 2-Cut 2-Polish 2-Finish
Black Wow
M26
Wow thats the exact same as mine except I went with the PC 7424XP and added some M7 too.
 
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Wow thats the exact same as mine except I went with the PC 7424XP and added some M7 too.
I thought about going with the PC also but Ive never buffed anything before so how would I know the difference lol. I already had M7 laying around that a buddy gave to me awhile back...
 
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ive been thinkin about jumping on the m105, 205 band wagon but my 08 doesnt need that much correction yet lol
 
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Thanks for that link! I made an order on 2 of those wash mittens...my paint job is flawless since it was re painted 3 months ago, I called and asked the bodywork guys (very nice place) and they said it was okay to wax, and that I should use Megiar's Gold Class or #26, NO clay barring...
 
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Originally Posted by bucky919
I thought about going with the PC also but Ive never buffed anything before so how would I know the difference lol. I already had M7 laying around that a buddy gave to me awhile back...
I might be going with the G110 actually and save a little more coin. It'll do just as good of a job from what I've heard and seen.
 

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