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Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Brrap634, Apr 26, 2013.

  1. Apr 26, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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    Brrap634

    Brrap634 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I bought this Turtle Wax Black Box ($20) and it has renewed my paint job on my BSP Tacoma which was pretty scratched up from the trails. I highly recommend this stuff!!!!

    It took the swirl marks and light scratches of and covered the big scratches up pretty well!!!

    Any other people use this stuff??
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  2. Apr 26, 2013 at 11:18 AM
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    PcBuilder14

    PcBuilder14 Well-Known Member

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    Hmm, looks interesting. I may have to try this...
     
  3. Apr 26, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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    Blueitrgsr

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    Some bilsteins, OME 885's, and an AAL.
    Worked fairly well on my old tundra. No where near as good as someone doing it professionally
     
  4. Apr 26, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    mommehK

    mommehK Never let your fear decide your fate

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    ProComp 2.5" Level Kit, MB TKO 16" wheels, Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/75/16, Plasti-derp'd grill & back bumper, 13" EuroStyle AntennaX, TRD logo Valve Stem Caps, Debadged, Disable Seatbelt Chime Mod
    Thanks for posting.... worth looking into.
     
  5. Apr 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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  6. Apr 26, 2013 at 12:06 PM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    It's like dividing by 0, the world as we know it will come to an end. :cool:
     
  7. Apr 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    Mademan925

    Mademan925 Senor Taco

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    enough to go over stuff
    I have many small paint scratches. I will try this.
     
  8. Apr 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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    gupster88

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    wow that looks like it did a great job for sure. i'm not doubting that it took the swirl marks away, but usually swirl marks are only removed through a mild-light abrasive compound and a polishing pad or an orbital polisher. so if in fact it did remove them, which it looks like it did, Turtle Wax has just won some business!!!
     
  9. Apr 26, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    mommehK

    mommehK Never let your fear decide your fate

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    That's a good lookin ride you have there!
     
  10. Apr 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    Glueman

    Glueman Yersinia pestis

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    I just bought some of this last week. I was going to use it tomorrow on my day off. Glad to know it works. It's always a cluster looking at detail products and not knowing what's best.
     
  11. Apr 26, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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    Brrap634

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    Im sure but it was like 99% cheaper then a professional detail. :taco:
     
  12. Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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    snowtank

    snowtank Where the fuck did my beer go!

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    Some stuff here and there....
    I shall try this. Thanks.
     
  13. Apr 26, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
  14. Apr 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    Fluffymonkey

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    2003: Stock 2007: Avid Offroad sliders, 30% front tint, bed mat, Truxedo low-pro qt tonneu cover, aero turbine 2525 muffler w/ 8'' tip, AR25 Resonator, 16x8 Dick Cepek DC-1 w/ 265/75 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, 2010 headlights, ome 884 coils with .5'' top plate spacer, OME sport front shocks, bilsten 5100s rear, 2'' aal, locking gas cap, LR ucas, Viper 2-way remote start, afe drop in filter, Rocky locking bike mounts, gear chest, scangauge, pop n lock tailgate lock 2013: most things transferred over from my 07, 5100s @ .85 + eibachs and Toytec tps for 3'' front lift, wheelers progressive aal w/ overload; compustar 2-way remote start; Antennex shorty antenna, pop n lock tailgate lock with programmable key, seat covers, Toyota's crappy all-weather floor mats (should have got Husky's or Weathertechs), TRD skid plate, led light pods mounted in front bumper valence w/ Eyourlife wireless harness and remote, led bed lights, light pods mounted in bed, Devil Horns emblem from Diaz Fabrications, rear facing pod lights in bed, under seat lights,
    I use the detailer on my moms black highlander.

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    This stuff is great.
     
  15. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:15 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Just bought some, I'll try it this weekend. $17.76 at WalMart.

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  16. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM
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    Brrap634

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    That's a good deal.
     
  17. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    I agree, I needed new wax and detail spray anyways. My McGuire's Wax crapped out on me for some reason, but it wasn't the carnauba wax I usually get.

    I have a feeling this stuff will last a long time! If it works as well as everybody says it should, then it's a great value!
     
  18. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    KenLyns

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    How many turtles died for this?
     
  19. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    Brrap634

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    Yeah, I did my tailgate, back window panel and the whole driver side and I only used like a 1/16 of the bottle. Still need to do the other side and hood tomorrow...
     
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  20. Apr 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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    Does this stuff actually work well on windows?
     

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