Cleaning Conundrum!

[BeachTiger]

It's hard to respond constructively in a thread like this because the OP hasn't stated clearly what work he is personally willing and able to perform to maintain his vehicle. There are many good products and practices that will achieve the OP's goal (many mentioned here), but are you willing to go outside in the cold and work on the exterior of the vehicle? Do you have access to a garage in the winter?

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[CTwaterfowler]

Which Adam's product for after washing your coated truck?

1 gal Adam's car shampoo
2 12 fluid oz Adam's ceramic boost..... it's a spray. Works very nicely.
Also, max shine microfiber towels...they are perfect for the job

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

I don’t have the soft top but have used this on mini Cooper cloth soft tops with good success.
RAGGTOPP Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner & Protectant Kit with Brush & Glass Towel https://a.co/d/gWj4PQY

 

[MFP2241]

After applying the VRP product on parts such as the plastic flares, does it change the color/depth/gloss of the surface? Some products I've applied in the past, make the surfaces a bit deeper black or slightly more glossy. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing, but just curious if the VRP changes the appearance at all?

I've been using it for quite a while, no glossiness or color change. Been very happy with its ability to remove some of the ghost marks after a wash or getting some mud on them.

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[Eruption22]

Thank you for all the responses Bronco6G crew! In the winter I will not be outside with a hose and I do not have a garage with drainage, so its touchless wash or no wash. I'm also not afraid to go "old school" and wax the rig myself before the weather turns. I have 1999 Mustang GT that has seen many coats of wax. I use Maguire's and Wizards shine master as my go to's. If I cannot stay out of the touchless wash through the winter, then just waxing it myself may be the best method, so I don't wash away $1500 on professionally applied ceramic.

 

[CarGuy]

Man I bought that hybrid stuff on the advice of some people who swear by it - and it left the hood of my red car looking horrible. Like I had wiped grease all over the hood, especially noticeable at certain angles with the light reflecting.

Tried buffing it out with no luck. Finally had to use the damp towel method to cut it down. I'm hesitant to try it again.

Ended up instead going with old school carnauba wax. More work but apply, haze and wipe off goes as expected without the greasy streaking.

That happens when you use too much of the product.

 

[Mikey1287]

I've been using the Adam's Graphene Coating for almost a year now and love it. Put it on everything....trim, glass, paint. Easy to apply yourself about once a year.

Helps that mine lives in a garage, but this makes washing much easier.

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