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  • Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

    Well my well decorated truck paid off again. This new client actually saw my truck about 2 months ago and had been to busy to give me a call. When he did, I knew of him and I also knew I wanted his business. He owns 5 vehicles as well as two boats. He is a land developer/contractor and is part owner in 3 local subdivisions. This vehicle is his daily driver and I knew that is was my test. Get this one right and more is on the way!!!

    Here's the process......

    Start Time:
    8:00am
    Finish Time:
    1:30pm
    Payment:
    300.00USD

    Wheels, Tires, and Wells:
    (Purple Power Degreaser 2:1 & Meguiar's Wheel Brightener 4
    Man the wells and tires were coated in red clay. It took two applications of degreaser and blastings with my pressure washer to get clean. The wheels cleaned up nicely with Wheel Brightener. The tires were seales with Armor All Tire Foam. The wells received a coating as well. The wheels were protected with NXT 2.0.

    Engine Bay:
    (Purple Power Degreaser 2:1 & Armor All Tire Foam)
    Simply degreased the pressure washed. While wet, the tire foam was applied and the hood shut. The engine was started and let run while I washed the exterior. It's really that easy!

    The Wash Cycle:
    (Chem. Guys Citrus Wash via Foam Gun)
    The first foaming was left to sit for about 2-3 minutes then pressure washed. The second foaming was preceded with a hand washing with a white Schmitt. Drying was handled by a Cobra Guzzler.

    Paint Compounding:
    (Menzerna's SIP via rotary & LC Black CCS Pad)
    This combo did quick work of the deeper swirls and minor scratches. The tailgate had some deeper ones but SIP took care of them. I found that this Toyota paint was pretty forgiving which only means there will be more in the paint later for me to correct again!

    Paint Polishing:
    (Meguiar's #82 Swirl Free Polish via rotary & LC Blue CCS Pad)
    There was a few holograms and marring left by SIP so I wanted to remove them and give the paint a nice pop. I simply love #82. So easy to work with and really gloss's the clearcoat nicely. It raises the metallics up nicely as well.

    Paint Protection:
    (Meguiar's NXT 2.0 via PC and EDGE2K Red Pad)
    This product is a joy to use. Easy to apply, easy to remove, and smells great! Looks are comparable to some of the higher end waxes/sealant that I've used.........at a fraction of the cost.

    Interior:
    The interior was immaculate. Other than the floor protectors (degreased and pressure washed), all that were needed was a vaccuum and wiped down. Then all surfaces were protected with DP's Interior Protecant.

    Here's the horrible working conditions that I was introduced too......YEAH RIGHT!







    A "slightly" dirty ride. I'm kind of used to it by now here where I live.

















    Here is the paint's condition after washing. I have seen worse....






    The Afters.....














    Nothing like swirl free metallics to steal the show!





    This is how the engine bay turns out with my above process. No wiping needed!


    www.clean4udetailing.com

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    Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

    Very nice job on the Toyota, you brought that black metallic back to life!
    How did the customer reacted?!

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      Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

      Originally posted by yalerd View Post
      Very nice job on the Toyota, you brought that black metallic back to life!
      How did the customer reacted?!
      I actually did this one last Friday while he was out of town. We met up yesterday to settle up with the payment. He said he had never had a vehicle turn out like this one after a detail. So, he was pretty pleased. I have his wife's X5 to do next Monday. He wants me to maintain them bi weekly as well. I love it!
      www.clean4udetailing.com

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        Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

        justin30513, Very nice work on the Tacoma!The view from that location is pretty amazing as well!
        Rick McDonough
        Customer Engagement - Digital Content Editor
        Meguiar's Inc.
        1.800.854.8073 * 3853
        rmcdonough@meguiars.com

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        • #5
          Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

          Originally posted by Rick McDonough View Post
          justin30513, Very nice work on the Tacoma!The view from that location is pretty amazing as well!
          I live here in the same mountains and I tell you what, it took my breath away there! Simply awesome.

          I have to go back on Monday real early. I'm going to try and capture the sunrise there.
          www.clean4udetailing.com

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            Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

            justin30513, I will look forward to those pictures and shots of your work on the X5 if you end up posting them!
            Rick McDonough
            Customer Engagement - Digital Content Editor
            Meguiar's Inc.
            1.800.854.8073 * 3853
            rmcdonough@meguiars.com

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            • #7
              Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

              Very cool. Looks like a brand new truck.
              AeroCleanse, LLC
              Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
              www.aerocleanse.com

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                Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                Originally posted by Rick McDonough View Post
                justin30513, I will look forward to those pictures and shots of your work on the X5 if you end up posting them!
                Oh I'll be posting them. My #105 should be here any day now! Gonna use it like a mad man on this Bimmer.
                www.clean4udetailing.com

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                • #9
                  Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                  Justin ... Your work is just Awesome .... I really enjoy your detailing posts.. Thanks for sharing ...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                    well done nice job, and I must say the backgound in the photos look great. . . .

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                    • #11
                      Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                      Great job on the truck. Looks amazing. Did you have to clay the paint?
                      Jesse

                      2009-2014 Meguiar's/Car Crazy SEMA Team
                      www.ShineTechAutoDetail.com
                      Facebook www.detailing.com

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                      • #12
                        Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                        Very nice work, the truck looks new again!
                        --2004 Ford Mustang V6 -- Full mod list and some pictures at my SouthFloridaStangs Vehicle Garage --

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                        • #13
                          Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                          Originally posted by Raymond View Post
                          Very nice work, the truck looks new again!
                          Great job Justin!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                            Originally posted by hemin8r View Post
                            Great job on the truck. Looks amazing. Did you have to clay the paint?
                            I started claying the hood and got nothing at all. It's only 10 months old and was garage kept until a few months ago.

                            Thanks guys.
                            www.clean4udetailing.com

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                            • #15
                              Re: Detailed: 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD

                              Great job!
                              SYDSTER

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