I spend a lot of time working on my 1997 Dakota. I started this morning washing it in the rain and then moved it inside to work on the paint. (This truck was repainted back in 2007).
I also did a lot of side by side comparisons between the Flex and Rupes 15.
I was going to start with Prima Amigo but decided to go with Menz. 106FA and an Uber Blue Pad although I did the cab top with Blackfire Total Polish and Seal.
I finished it all with Blackfire Black Ice.
Some BF Black Ice usage notes:
1. black color and smells like shoe polish (learned Montan is also in shoe polish). Soft style wax.
2. applies very evenly with provided substantial (not a thin foam like the yellow ones) applicator
3. Haze time 10 minutes (instructions), buffs every easily. Unlike shoe polish, the buffing towel is not black when you buff off
4. Initial slickness - fairly slick, not super slick like some sealants
5. Glossiness - medium so far. Need to wait 24 hrs since these softer waxes tend to look different the next day
I plan to post some outside shots when I get some sun.
The interior was done yesterday and the engine bay was done for the first time last week.
Other products used:
Meg's M105 - cleaned up the jambs finally
Mothers Chrome Polish - chrome bumpers
Mothers Spray Wax - wheels
Mothers Back to Black Tire Renew - tires
Optimum Opti-bond - Tires
Solution Finish - all the black trim
Sprayway Glass Cleaner - exterior
Poorboy's Trim Restorer - plastics under bumper
Ultima Waterless Wash - wheels (had cleaned them well last week)
Chem Guys Bare Bones - wheel wells
This was shot at ISO 3200 in an attempt to get more depth of field. It barely fits in the garage.
Headlights are next on the list -- actually corrected them a couple times, maybe get some new ones.
