What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Progeny2021]

I finally got around to performing the USB SYNC3 map update. Shorepower (hooking up a battery charger) didn't do the trick this time (battery health?). Went into 'Preserve Battery Shutdown' mode despite the 2a charger being hooked up. Ended up idling Ranger for nearly an hour to complete the process.

Finally installed the Ford Blue Oval Badge on Ranger's engine cover. Performed quarterly battery maintenance and checked/adjusted Ranger's tire air pressures. Monthly cleanup scheduled for this coming week.

A 2a - 10a Craftsman charger for very low batteries and the Battery Tender for quarterly maintenance.

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[Chris M]

I finally got around to performing the USB SYNC3 map update. Shorepower (hooking up a battery charger) didn't do the trick this time (battery health?). Went into 'Preserve Battery Shutdown' mode despite the 2a charger being hooked up. Ended up idling Ranger for nearly an hour to complete the process.

Finally installed the Ford Blue Oval Badge on Ranger's engine cover. Performed quarterly battery maintenance and checked adjusted Ranger's tire air pressures. Monthly cleanup scheduled for this coming week.

A 2a - 10a Craftsman charger for very low batteries and the Battery Tender for quarterly maintenance.

I like that badge.
Good job!

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Graphene, finally did the graphene that @AzScorpion turned me on to. And all I can say is WOW!

Kate was washing her car on probably our last over 70 degree day, so I did too. And it's the first time I scrubbed it with a mitt! The graphene went on easily and buffed out even easier.

This is just one layer and I didn't do any paint correction, in fact there are still some tiny sap droplets on it (and two acorn dents, bah!).

Kate's got all the stuff in her detailing cart.

This is serious business for someone who last waxed a car in 1082 ...

The hood's looking pretty shiny.

The door's really shiny but graphene does make me look fat.

@AzScorpion was right, it really makes it shine!

David, your truck looks Mmm Mmm Good!

Wow!

 

[subquark]

Looks really good what did you use? Graphene ? There are so many products which was it?

I used the official @AzScorpion is-really-the-303-CEO 303 Graphene! =)

I think it was one of the first ones out and I like their Aerospace Protectant for our kayaks.

I spray it directly into a Chemical Guys sponge applicator (I hold the nozzle right against it) and do like three lines of spray on it. Then work one panel at a time (half the hood at a time).

At 74 degrees and sun, it hazed over in about 2 or 3 minutes. It rubs off just like a thin coat of wax (with a microfiber towel). On the red, it's easy to see spots you miss. On Kate's white Mazda you can't.

But you sure can feel it. It is smoother than glass.

I'd say, for older farts like me, that it's the "new wax" as far as applying it.

Gold Eagle is the US distributor for it:

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-graphene-nano-spray-coating/

They also make a graphene speed detailer that can be used even with water beads on the car, as a drying agent and fortifier to the graphene coat. You use this as a way to refresh your shine and to make the base coatings last longer. Supposedly, graphene will last about a year and I think that's what @AzScorpion has found.

It has some intersting properties. It's black but won't color your paint, it's supposed to be very hard, and it dissipates heat at the molecular level.

@AzScorpion does 3 costs on his and it's absolutely gorgeous. =)

from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTGSGFK

 

[subquark]

David, your truck looks Mmm Mmm Good!

Wow!

Thanks, I'm gonna ride your words for years! It wasn't that bad and went faster than I thought. Easier to buff out than old-style wax.

PS - Awesome soup reference! =D

 

[Progeny2021]

The 303 product has piqued my interest. Another product I'm fascinated with is Cilajet. Sadly, the Cilajet product is much more difficult to get, while the application process is quite expensive. My 2005 Mustang had Cilajet applied shortly after purchase when new and still looked immaculate when sold in 2020.



https://www.cilajet.com/

Edit: This is a ceramic coating that contains graphene. At one time, only certified dealers were authorized to apply the Cilajet product.

 

[Muffin1]

I also used the 303 Graphene spray, and i clay bar'd first, it's incredible how much that bar removes that you can't see or tell it's there, the shine is excellent i did two coats on my 2 vehicles and there is a lot left in the spray bottle. No more Carnuba wax for me

 

[shred5]

I used the official @AzScorpion is-really-the-303-CEO 303 Graphene! =)

I think it was one of the first ones out and I like their Aerospace Protectant for our kayaks.

I spray it directly into a Chemical Guys sponge applicator (I hold the nozzle right against it) and do like three lines of spray on it. Then work one panel at a time (half the hood at a time).

At 74 degrees and sun, it hazed over in about 2 or 3 minutes. It rubs off just like a thin coat of wax (with a microfiber towel). On the red, it's easy to see spots you miss. On Kate's white Mazda you can't.

But you sure can feel it. It is smoother than glass.

I'd say, for older farts like me, that it's the "new wax" as far as applying it.

Gold Eagle is the US distributor for it:

https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-graphene-nano-spray-coating/

They also make a graphene speed detailer that can be used even with water beads on the car, as a drying agent and fortifier to the graphene coat. You use this as a way to refresh your shine and to make the base coatings last longer. Supposedly, graphene will last about a year and I think that's what @AzScorpion has found.

It has some intersting properties. It's black but won't color your paint, it's supposed to be very hard, and it dissipates heat at the molecular level.

@AzScorpion does 3 costs on his and it's absolutely gorgeous. =)

from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BTGSGFK

Thank you. Yea that was the first to come up when I did a search.

 

[OFC Ranger]

The original plan was for me and my daughter to set course for Overland Expo East (about 6 hours), but then I realized I was about to pay (on-site camping, parking, food, entrance fee) for the pleasure of companies parading their gucci products and thought better of it.

Diverted to a random OHV in Cisco, GA which is an out & back with a lake at the end up on the mountain. Takes about hour and half to go in and come out. Saved a bunch of money even after gas and buying two fat steaks to cook for dinner at the top.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

installed a swing out case, for recovery gear and my compressor hose.

 

[BS67]

Drove the '22 to church this am.......got home and gave 'er a bath! Exciting times!

 

[Cabose-1]

Took it to the car wash, and found my twin!!!
Might have a new member here too!
Told him all about us.
Both xlt fx2!

 

[9zero1790]

installed a swing out case, for recovery gear and my compressor hose.

ive been wanting one of those but they are pricey.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

ive been wanting one of those but they are pricey.

I got them used from a guy local. I have a drivers side I am not going to use.

 

[9zero1790]

I got them used from a guy local. I have a drivers side I am not going to use.

oh not gonna use ??

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