First Wash and some thoughts/concerns

[Mattkalin]

I took delivery on Saturday and the truck was filthy. This afternoon I busted out my Kranzle Powerwasher and went to work on the new rig. I consider myself an Amateur detailer and take a lot of pride in using the proper techniques and products. Started the wash with a pressure rinse and then Foamed it use Kochchemie GSF. I let the Foam sit on the truck for a few minutes then went around hand scrubbing using two bucket method other than the microfiber wand I had to use to scrub the tonnoue and the roof glass/Windshield. Finally dried with drying towels and then began inspecting my work. I noticed several areas that had smudges and iron spots in the Stainless. I elected to go with the bar keepers friend method to handle these. I started out applying it by hand and scrubbed it in and let it sit for a minute one panel at a time. I would then hit it with windex and microfiber. It turned out beautiful but lots of microfiber towels needed to keep it from smudging. I have a moderate case of OCD and I there were several moments I almost regretted buying this truck. I want it perfect and the amount of time it would take to achieve my standards is just unreasonable. I began to accept 95% good. I also used a Milwaukee polisher on some of the panels and honestly I don’t think it did any better of a job than applying bar keepers by hand. At the end I was satisfied with my work and had 2.5 hours into the whole process. I do have a couple of questions /comments for the group.

1. I find that the wheels on the drivers side feel rough/Coarse on the finish. They kind of grab the towels and not near as smooth as the two wheels on the passenger side.. Anyone else notice this? Think I should say something to Tesla?
2. The black plastics on this thing scratch really easy.. Like I could write my name with my fingernail in this stuff.. I don’t love that.. My lower rocker panels have some staining from being out in the weather.. What’s the best product to try and get those clean again?? I tried scrubbing but there still there.
3. I bought the Tesla detail kit and I went back and forth with the Waterless wash and Windex and I can’t really tell a difference they both work great. The Stainless Cleaner however leaves an orange Haze on the Stainless. Do not reccommend.

I wish I had a picture of the truck when I was done but of course the minute I finished my wife wanted to take the truck out…. My job is never done.. Detailing is my therapy.

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[HaulingAss]

I took delivery on Saturday and the truck was filthy. This afternoon I busted out my Kranzle Powerwasher and went to work on the new rig. I consider myself an Amateur detailer and take a lot of pride in using the proper techniques and products. Started the wash with a pressure rinse and then Foamed it use Kochchemie GSF. I let the Foam sit on the truck for a few minutes then went around hand scrubbing using two bucket method other than the microfiber wand I had to use to scrub the tonnoue and the roof glass/Windshield. Finally dried with drying towels and then began inspecting my work. I noticed several areas that had smudges and iron spots in the Stainless. I elected to go with the bar keepers friend method to handle these. I started out applying it by hand and scrubbed it in and let it sit for a minute one panel at a time. I would then hit it with windex and microfiber. It turned out beautiful but lots of microfiber towels needed to keep it from smudging. I have a moderate case of OCD and I there were several moments I almost regretted buying this truck. I want it perfect and the amount of time it would take to achieve my standards is just unreasonable. I began to accept 95% good. I also used a Milwaukee polisher on some of the panels and honestly I don’t think it did any better of a job than applying bar keepers by hand. At the end I was satisfied with my work and had 2.5 hours into the whole process. I do have a couple of questions /comments for the group.

1. I find that the wheels on the drivers side feel rough/Coarse on the finish. They kind of grab the towels and not near as smooth as the two wheels on the passenger side.. Anyone else notice this? Think I should say something to Tesla?
2. The black plastics on this thing scratch really easy.. Like I could write my name with my fingernail in this stuff.. I don’t love that.. My lower rocker panels have some staining from being out in the weather.. What’s the best product to try and get those clean again?? I tried scrubbing but there still there.
3. I bought the Tesla detail kit and I went back and forth with the Waterless wash and Windex and I can’t really tell a difference they both work great. The Stainless Cleaner however leaves an orange Haze on the Stainless. Do not reccommend.

I wish I had a picture of the truck when I was done but of course the minute I finished my wife wanted to take the truck out…. My job is never done.. Detailing is my therapy.

Looks awesome! OCD is a terrible affliction but it's curable, you know.

I just use a bucket of warm soapy water and a long-handled truck brush. I spray it off with a garden nozzle. If I'm feeling extra particular, I dry it with one microfiber towel that I wring out when it gets too wet. Works great.

 

[tmeyer3]

I plan on doing a once-over with ironx every 2 years or so and just water only power wash normally. It'll look dank AF, but damn it that steel will be well passivated! ?

 

[BeFamousVideo]

We've all been told Windex without ammonia removes fingerprints, bugs and should be used after Bar Keepers Friend to remove acidic cleaners.
I found a better glass cleaner. Costco, Amazon etc all sell a "foaming ammonia free glass cleaner" it comes in a can. Not only does the foaming glass cleaner work better it leaves a smooth fingerprint resistant finish.

 

[Gundo]

I've been handwashing with Griots Best of Show Wash & Wax with a microfiber mitt.
Squeegee dry, followed by Griots cotton or microfiber towels.
Works wonderfully. Dries really nicely and looks like new.
Speaking of OCD, for Cybertruck, it's really nice not to have to worry about scratching the paint - this surface is so much harder, washing is easier.
Could use an handle extension on my squeegee, but that's about it.

 

[CyberGus]

I have OCD, but I've lived with a Disaster Artist for 30 years and now I feel dead inside

Is that normal

 

[Mattkalin]

Anyone have any comment on the finish on your wheels? Two of my wheels have a rough finish to the texture and two of them are very smooth which I think is normal I will try and get some pictures tonight.

 

[Cyberer]

All four of my wheels are smooth.

So far I have honored my commitment to NOT wash the stainless portions of the truck. Ever.

It's starting to take on just a bit of the worn look I imagined. Time will tell.

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