Not my Tacoma but the warm up.

MikeS. · 06-23-2008, 06:04 PM

After getting my new Tacoma last week I realized how bad I'd let my 05 Avalon get. So I spent several hours over the last 3 days getting it back in shape.

A good washing with Meguiars Gold the 1st evening. Then the next evening ICE liquid clay after a good wipe down to get rid of the dust from sitting in the driveway about 24 hours. I then did the hood and roof with Meguiars cleaning wax. Then tonight Meguiars cleaning wax, again after a dusting.

Here she is;

MikeS. · 06-23-2008, 06:10 PM

Tonight the hood and roof got a 2nd coat while the rest of the car got a first coat.

In a day or so I'll start on the new Tacoma, wash, liquid clay and then Meguairs NXT wax.

tacomaman06 · 06-23-2008, 06:12 PM

looks great man. very nice shine and mirrorlike appearance!!! a+!!!!!!

Ridgerunner · 06-23-2008, 06:12 PM

WOW Itake it that's the hood in pic2? NICE

MikeS. · 06-23-2008, 06:19 PM

Yep, that's the hood and me taking the picture.

Toy4Life · 06-23-2008, 06:20 PM

I miss my wifes 00 Avalon........it was way better than the CRV!

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 06-23-2008, 08:37 PM

Isnt it bad to put mcguires on a Tacoma with that clear coat finish? Did u get a bottle of toyo guard with ur taco?

MikeS. · 06-24-2008, 02:02 PM

No Toyo guard with either my Avalon or my Tacoma.

Why would it be bad to put Meguairs wax or polish on a clear coated car? I've never heard or read that before.

06BLUEDBLSPORT · 06-24-2008, 02:40 PM

u should have a bottle of toyo guard if u special paint on ur taco, I got it e
with my Indigo ink metallic taco, if u do put mcguires on ur taco and u do have that special paint then I think it eats away at the paint or ruin the finish

Banchi94 · 06-24-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06BLUEDBLSPORT

u should have a bottle of toyo guard if u special paint on ur taco, I got it e
with my Indigo ink metallic taco, if u do put mcguires on ur taco and u do have that special paint then I think it eats away at the paint or ruin the finish

Wow...is that really true? Never heard of that before. I wonder what mShu7 has to say about that?

MikeS. · 06-24-2008, 08:52 PM

My Avalon is Indigo Ink, I've put Meguiars NXT on it for 3 years. No problems. I think you've been given some bogus information.

06-23-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
MikeS. Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7207 Location: Far Eastern WVa Posts: 269 2008 DC LB 4x4 in Speedway Blue. 2008 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Undercover bed topper, Nerf style step bars, Python alarm, Ham radio with 250 watt amp and chrome wheel well bling.	Not my Tacoma but the warm up. After getting my new Tacoma last week I realized how bad I'd let my 05 Avalon get. So I spent several hours over the last 3 days getting it back in shape. A good washing with Meguiars Gold the 1st evening. Then the next evening ICE liquid clay after a good wipe down to get rid of the dust from sitting in the driveway about 24 hours. I then did the hood and roof with Meguiars cleaning wax. Then tonight Meguiars cleaning wax, again after a dusting. Here she is;

06-23-2008, 06:12 PM	#3
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Posts: 6,498 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 westin safari bar/ipf rectangle lights,westin wheel to wheel nerfs(black),vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	looks great man. very nice shine and mirrorlike appearance!!! a+!!!!!! __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto, black westin wheel to wheel nerfs, black westin safari bar w/ ipf rectangle lights,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems......more mods to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

06-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#6
Toy4Life Dirty Bubble Joined: Aug 2007, #2566 Location: Slippery Rock, PA Age: 28 Posts: 2,505 Radiant Red 02 TRD Offroad 2002 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Toytec 3" Lift(TAC3-PC-1000), 1" diff. drop, Tacoma World sticker, gray wire mod, 15x8 black steel wheels, 33/10.5/15 BFG AT KO's, Hella 500's(cracked), K&N High Flow air filter, trash can tonneau cover, Manik Brush Guard(whenever I get the brackets[I'm impatiently waiting!])	I miss my wifes 00 Avalon........it was way better than the CRV! __________________

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06-23-2008, 06:10 PM	#2
MikeS. Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7207 Location: Far Eastern WVa Posts: 269 2008 DC LB 4x4 in Speedway Blue. 2008 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Undercover bed topper, Nerf style step bars, Python alarm, Ham radio with 250 watt amp and chrome wheel well bling.	Tonight the hood and roof got a 2nd coat while the rest of the car got a first coat. In a day or so I'll start on the new Tacoma, wash, liquid clay and then Meguairs NXT wax.

06-23-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
Ridgerunner Western Alliance: NorCal Joined: Mar 2008, #5269 Age: 47 Posts: 1,367 2001 prerunner doublecab limited 2001 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 2001 with; cat-back twin exhaust,bullbar with hella 550's, camper shell, TRD off-road 2x4-black beauty.	WOW Itake it that's the hood in pic2? NICE

06-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
MikeS. Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7207 Location: Far Eastern WVa Posts: 269 2008 DC LB 4x4 in Speedway Blue. 2008 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Undercover bed topper, Nerf style step bars, Python alarm, Ham radio with 250 watt amp and chrome wheel well bling.	Yep, that's the hood and me taking the picture.

06-23-2008, 08:37 PM	#7
06BLUEDBLSPORT Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Georgia Posts: 161 06 Prerunner TRD Sport double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Billit Grill, Bullbar, HQ driving lights, Borla Catback exhaust system, side step tubes and K&N cold air intake 77 series system, Alpine radio with ipod hook up	Isnt it bad to put mcguires on a Tacoma with that clear coat finish? Did u get a bottle of toyo guard with ur taco?

06-24-2008, 02:02 PM	#8
MikeS. Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7207 Location: Far Eastern WVa Posts: 269 2008 DC LB 4x4 in Speedway Blue. 2008 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Undercover bed topper, Nerf style step bars, Python alarm, Ham radio with 250 watt amp and chrome wheel well bling.	No Toyo guard with either my Avalon or my Tacoma. Why would it be bad to put Meguairs wax or polish on a clear coated car? I've never heard or read that before.

06-24-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
06BLUEDBLSPORT Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6140 Location: Georgia Posts: 161 06 Prerunner TRD Sport double cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Billit Grill, Bullbar, HQ driving lights, Borla Catback exhaust system, side step tubes and K&N cold air intake 77 series system, Alpine radio with ipod hook up	u should have a bottle of toyo guard if u special paint on ur taco, I got it e with my Indigo ink metallic taco, if u do put mcguires on ur taco and u do have that special paint then I think it eats away at the paint or ruin the finish

06-24-2008, 08:52 PM	#11
MikeS. Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7207 Location: Far Eastern WVa Posts: 269 2008 DC LB 4x4 in Speedway Blue. 2008 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Undercover bed topper, Nerf style step bars, Python alarm, Ham radio with 250 watt amp and chrome wheel well bling.	My Avalon is Indigo Ink, I've put Meguiars NXT on it for 3 years. No problems. I think you've been given some bogus information.