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New tacoma, what to do with finish?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stanrl, May 7, 2013.

  1. May 7, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    stanrl

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    Just bought a 2013 Tacoma and wondering how to take care of the finish? Wax now or wait? What's the best wax?
     
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  2. May 7, 2013 at 6:05 PM
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    Greytacoma1

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    Paint Seal, if it hasn't been done
     
    Greytacoma1, May 7, 2013
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  3. May 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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    Cbooty

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    I agree with Beavis... Got the paint seal on my 2011 and it was a poor wax job and nothing more. I traded it in for a 2013 a week ago and waxed it right away with maquires....
     
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  4. May 7, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    Wax or seal it right away. There is no wait time on factory paint because it's baked at the factory.

    I disagree with the cheap wax job comments with a quality sealant. Blackfire Wet Diamond is the best I have used. 39.99 a bottle and it will last forever.

    Does this look like a cheap wax job? All done by hand.
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  5. May 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM
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  6. May 7, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    don't wait to wax it, it does not have to cure. any good quality wax will do, I am sure there are some good sealants out there but regular washing and waxing will suffice.
     
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