List of washing / cleaning / detailing products you use?

[NSCyber]

Going through the forums and on YouTube is like finding a needle in a haystack. Watched all the out of spec videos but they are nearly an hour long and he doesn’t definitely recommend anything. Barkeepersfriend seems like the consensus but I’m talking about products used for the average normal wash.

What products are you using?

• Soap:
• Finger print removal/quick touch up spray:
• Tire dressing that doesn’t splash on the car when driving:
• Other products you recommend:

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[Jbrazda]

Here's what I use:

Soap: Chemical guys Mr. Pink. I do use a foam cannon to apply first, let it soak for a minute, rinse it off, then apply again with a bucket and microfiber sponge. I use a long handled brush to scrub my wheel wheels and rims, and a stiff bristled Brush do scrub my tires. Both brushes are form chemical guys. If you do. agitate the surface with microfiber sponge on the body, soft brush on the wheel wells and wheels, and a stiff brush on the tires, don't expect a perfectly clean truck. You can't just spray soapy water on it and rinse it off which is what a touches car wash does.

soap: https://a.co/d/06DKUqqF

Tire Brush: https://a.co/d/0ggFABE7

Wheel well Brush: https://a.co/d/08eVQ53w

Foam Cannon https://a.co/d/0aNLoLdL



Fingerprints: Sprayaway Glass cleaner and microfiber rag

Sprayaway: https://a.co/d/0apuijsq



Tire: Chemical Guys VRP.

VRP: https://a.co/d/0bntO4qf


Interior: Chemical Guys Total interior cleaner.

Total Interior Cleaner: https://a.co/d/03FMIDu8

 

[GFleck]

Watched all the out of spec videos but they are nearly an hour long and he doesn’t definitely recommend anything.

Colton from Out of Spec directly recommend BKF and windex every other minute in all his videos.

Maybe a slight exaggeration but not much ?

I also really like and have been using the DIY Detail videos and products.

 

[Jbrazda]

Colton from Out of Spec directly recommend BKF and windex every other minute in all his videos.

Maybe a slight exaggeration but not much ?

I also really like and have been using the DIY Detail videos and products.

He does not recommend it for everyday cleaning nor does anyone else. It’s ok to do once in a while. Like once a year maybe. Do it once when you get your truck, that’s it.

 

[chaosmarine92]

I got mine to do truck stuff, not go to show rooms. I put on protectaclear to stop fingerprints (which works great) and now just spray it with a hose if it's really dirty.

 

[rudedawg78]

Interior: Chemical Guys Total interior cleaner.

Total Interior Cleaner: https://a.co/d/03FMIDu8

I noticed that the interior cleaner you use is safe to use for both digital screens in the Cybertruck. Is there any special precautions you need to do before utilizing on these electronic items?

 

[mdcoleman]

Similar to @Jbrazda, I am a Chemical Guys guy. Found their product line way back in my WRX days and never looked back...until now. Only changed a few products in my arsenal, but here we go:

Tried & True, Actively Using
Touch-Up/Spot (smudges) Cleaning/All Glass - Sprayway Glass Cleaner w/ microfiber
Full Wash Soap - Dawn
Mitt - Chemical Guys MIC498 Chenille Premium
Wheel/Tire Soap - Chemical Guys CLD105 Sticky Citrus
Wheel Brush(es) - ExoForma Bendable Brush Set
Tire Dressing - Chemical Guys TVD11316 Tire Kicker
Interior Cleaner - Chemical Guys SPI22016 Total Interior Cleaner
Interior Dressing* - Chemical Guys SPI22716 HydroInterior SiO2 Ceramic Detailer/Protectant

New Endeavors (not fully vetted or currently in field test process)
Exterior Sealers/Protectants/Fingerprint & Smudge Preventers/Corrective Polish:
1. Sheila Shine**
2. Chemical Guys SPI40216 Heavy Metal Polish Restorer/Protectant***
3. Sprayway Stainless Steel Polish****

*First experience in the ceramic coating world, and the CG HydroInterior detailer is awesome. Most ceramic coatings are gloss, but the SPI22716 is a matte finish, which is what I wanted for all surfaces on the interior. Highly dislike the glossed look on dash, arm rest, door panels, etc, and will highly recommend the CG Hydro Ceramic to anyone looking for ceramic protection with a matte finish.

**First application last night to the frunk lid and nose. After reading the recommended "direct to rag" spray technique didn't produce the best results, I went the direct to panel route, followed behind with a dry microfiber towel to evenly coat the surface (as best as my eye could tell), and followed that with a second, slightly damp (clean water) microfiber towel to buff. Looked nice and shiny last night compared to other panels, and looked great this morning in the daylight-no real inconsistencies in sheen/finish. HOWEVER: If you try this stuff, make sure the garage door is open. Almost found my self sleeping on the slab after 10 minutes applying and buffing.

***Have not used, but wanted to have it on hand to address any scratch correction/color variation/significant imperfection needs. Stocked up with microfiber bonnets for my orbital sander, but not quite ready to test at this point.

****Found this as I was grabbing links for everything above, and am now beyond interested in how it will perform compared to the blue cap glass cleaner.

Side note: I found this video yesterday, posted by @edc which was very informative and helpful for the dreaded day that is sure to come when I need serious corrective work.

 

[Chris9702L]

- Every once in awhile or when the truck looks bad: Barkeepers Friend and Windex (Coleton)
- Anyday - Coleton likes Adam’s Wash

 

[carsly]

Sprayway ammonia-free glass cleaner is legit on the stainless steel and windows.

It's that and hosing it off and drying with my leaf blower (to reduce hard water spots).

Just put RainX on the mega-windscreen and glass roof today - too early to tell about that.

Will eventually try Chemical Bros pink soap in my pressure washer foam cannon, but haven't had a need yet. Just 17 days into ownership but have had a few nasty rainstorms.

Waiting on forum consensus to find something like a ceramic coating for winter to help the snow slide off more readily but I don't want to be the first to try ;-)

 

[mdcoleman]

Sprayway ammonia-free glass cleaner is legit on the stainless steel and windows.

It's that and hosing it off and drying with my leaf blower (to reduce hard water spots).

Just put RainX on the mega-windscreen and glass roof today - too early to tell about that.

Will eventually try Chemical Bros pink soap in my pressure washer, but haven't had a need yet. Just 17 days into ownership but have had a few nasty rainstorms.

Waiting on forum consensus to find something like a ceramic coating for winter to help the snow slide off more readily but I don't want to be the first to try ;-)

RainX on the lid is a game changer.

 

[RayzorBEV]

Invisible Glass spray cleaner for the entire exterior and all glass surfaces.

 

[KAMEALIAN]

Rain water

 

[easytravelman]

RainX on the lid is a game changer.

Hello, when you said rains on the lid you mean the roof glass?

 

[MyFirstElectricTesla]

I haven’t done anything for the interior yet.

Exterior, 7 minutes No Brush Touchless auto wash almost everyday. I have membership for ‘“The Works” and all the stuffs they put on my CT making it like showroom condition. Must dry out with micro towel from Costco.

 

[mdcoleman]

Hello, when you said rains on the lid you mean the roof glass?

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