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  • Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

    Today was different than usual.........EXTERIORS ONLY!!!
    I had two corrections to do today. This first one is owned by a good friend and personal banker of mine. Funny thing is, he never has let me do his truck. Just not a big deal to him. Out of no where he calls me and wants it done. Only the outside. What a shame, my #105 just came in!

    Here's the process:

    Wheels, Tires, and Wells.......

    Wheels were treated with Wheel Brightener at 6:1. This is the most economical ratio I've personally found. There tires and wells were treated with ZEP's Purple Degreaser at 4:1. This is simply the best degreaser I've found to date. 35.00 get's you 5 gallons and 4:1 is as strong as you should ever go with it. Home Depot has it. The tires and wells.......trim too.....were treated to Hyper Dressing at 4:1. This was the first time I've ever used it. Amazing product. Thanks to all who recommended it!

    Wash Cycle:
    The front bumper, mirrors, and lower panels were treated with Zep Degreaser at a 10:1 ratio. This destroys the bugs. 95% come off with the pressure washer after only sitting for 60 seconds.....I timed it. I got a sample bottle of Hyper Wash in my latest purchase. I was skeptical to do it's price and was afraid it of not being a good wash. Wrong. I put 2 ounces in 2.5 gallons cleaned very well but I don't any wash could have cleaned this truck. It's not been hand washed in 16 months and no wax in 3 years!!!

    Paint Correction:
    (Meguiar's #105 via G100 (PC) & Orange LC Lo Pro Pad)
    I have yet to use a detailing product that simply made my jaw drop. I intended on doing a comparison of #105 with the G100, G110, and rotary. It never made it past the G100! It cut and corrected......cleaned.......with just this machine. I primed my pad with Last Touch and applied three pea sized drops to prime the pad. After that is was just two. There was no dusting at all. Clean up was a breeze. After the hood was done, I got on the phone and talked to 3 of my detailing buddies. All I got was "I told you it was awesome shi.....stuff!" Thanks Meg's!

    Paint Protection:
    (Meguiar's NXT2.0 via G100 & LC Red LSP Pad)
    Most of you know how I feel about this product. Slick, wet, easy to use. Looks awesome too! I just can't wait to see it in 24 hours!

    Befores:
















    No tape was needed for these 50?50 shots!!!



    Messy pad thanks to the cleaning of #105.


    Afters.....













    www.clean4udetailing.com

  • #2
    Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

    Great Work! Now you don't have to answer my question from your other thread.


    SYDSTER

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    • #3
      Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

      Looks good! I like the 50/50 shot!
      Brandon

      2007 Black Chevy Avalanche

      My Albums: Avalanche
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      • #4
        Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

        Great job! The white is so nice and clean
        Hey what do you have with white cars? is it coincidence or you just like them?

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        • #5
          Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

          Originally posted by yalerd View Post
          Great job! The white is so nice and clean
          Hey what do you have with white cars? is it coincidence or you just like them?
          Complete coincidence!!!

          I love white.....easy to clean and maintain but I mainly get greens, blacks, and reds. Just an odd day.

          Thanks.
          www.clean4udetailing.com

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          • #6
            Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

            The truck looks great. That looks as smooth as silk. Way to go.
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
              Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

              Great job! Love how clean it looks!

              Interesting how well the G100 did with #105. I figure you had to make a lot more passes compared to a rotary. What speed did you use?

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              • #8
                Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                Originally posted by justin30513 View Post
                Complete coincidence!!!
                I understand! Great job on them

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                • #9
                  Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                  Originally posted by kty10 View Post
                  Great job! Love how clean it looks!

                  Interesting how well the G100 did with #105. I figure you had to make a lot more passes compared to a rotary. What speed did you use?
                  I used speed #6 and a low profile 5.5 inch pad. To me, this pad size is the key to the G100/PC. It's all about rotating mass with a DA and less is more. It didn't take many passes......maybe 6-8 in every direction over a 2x2 area.

                  I actually did a boat today with the G110. #105 didn't let me down!!!

                  You'll see.......
                  www.clean4udetailing.com

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                  • #10
                    Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                    Thanks for the info! After using #105, was the paint LSP ready? I'll have to look into the low profile pads. Do you think #105 would work well with the 4" pads as well?

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                    • #11
                      Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                      Another great job! I feel that tires need a little more shine though...maybe it's just me.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                        Originally posted by supercharged View Post
                        Another great job! I feel that tires need a little more shine though...maybe it's just me.
                        The customer lives on a gravel road. He wanted a matte non sticky finish to the tires.

                        If I had really glossed them up, the would have had gray dust on them in about 3 hours!
                        www.clean4udetailing.com

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                        • #13
                          Re: Detailed: 2004 Toyota Tacoma

                          Originally posted by justin30513 View Post
                          The customer lives on a gravel road. He wanted a matte non sticky finish to the tires.

                          If I had really glossed them up, the would have had gray dust on them in about 3 hours!
                          I see...yeah, you don't want any tire gels on gravel. I've done it, spent a lot of time scrubbing it off...

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