After 2 years of looking... here's my 01 replacement or possibly new sibling!

my unicorn- 2004 Prerunner 2.7 with 53k

Paint is great... need to protect it from the intense high altitude sun... suggestions? Friend suggested ceramic but not feeling it after researching... love to hear what some members would suggest...

and sadly it's missing the manual and spare tire changing equipment... anyone know what all I am missing? Is there a tool kit or just the spare tire kit... is Ebay the best source to try and replace?

Thanks ... any suggestions are appreciated on care, etc...

 

what did you find to be wrong with ceramic coating?

 

Do a nice Paint Sealant, wait a few days and add another coat over that. Then wash and after wash use a quick detailer spritz. This paint is 5 years old in the salt belt and still looks new. You can also do your own ceramic coating easily and it won't cost an arm and a leg. I use all Blackfire Products

 

Nice truck

 

i could sell you mine, it's only been opened once so basically like new it is

 

Thank you, yes I am interested. May I trouble you for a pic and your price delivered to 80301?

 

Thanks! Yours looks great... which Blackfire Sealant & detailer spritz did/do you use please?

 

Autogeek.net has it all. And you answered your own question above.

 

It's a fairly new product overall and expensive to have done.
I have been quoted $1000 more than once (the polish step/prep takes a lot of time to complete).
Everyone agreed, the prep step is important to do and do correctly as the ceramic will seal in the imperfections.
Supposedly shops that offer a ceramic coating for $300ish are Not polish/prepping.
It's Only guaranteed for 3-5 years and no one seems to know yet how long it will really last but when it fails, you start all over.
Hope this helps, open to any info others have... still learning!

 

i will double check the local high-end detail shop here again for its 'longevity' i think they told me 6 or 7 years it will last
when I stopped by they were doing a black Bentley
paint correction is a must they said

 

Park it in that garage and don't drive it. That's how it's stayed so nice so far.

 

LOL, noted!
(hence why I might keep the 01)

 

Yes, paint correction is part of the polish step... but make sure you get the "longevity" in writing! and hope the place is still in business! ... for me, it's just too new...

 

I don't know much about it either, just looking into it
from their website.... https://www.ownersprideclub.com/services.html
its pricey for sure!



LEVEL ONE COATING* This SiC Ceramic Coating carries a 7-Year Nationwide Warranty and is applied to the Vehicle Exterior. Our All-In-One Interior Coating is applied to the Vehicle’s Interior and carries a 7-Year Nationwide Warranty. Interior Coating Warranty covers everything from food stains and sun fading to rips and tears (up to 6 inches in length). Typically this level is applied to new or newer vehicles.





LEVEL TWO COATING*
This SiC Ceramic Coating carries a 7-Year Nationwide Warranty and is applied to the Vehicle Exterior. This coating increases the hardness, as well as enhancing the gloss and shine providing a depth of color to your paint.




LEVEL THREE COATING*This SiO2 Ceramic Coating carries a 3-Year Nationwide Warranty and provides a protective layer on the outside of your clearcoat. This coating increases the gloss and shine of your vehicle’s paint, as well as resisting UV rays.

 

but then what happens after 7 years

 

at 550 miles away I could probably hand deliver to you next time I am in CO
but I am not sure my taco would allow me to part that out!
what do you have to offer for trade?

 

Well shoot I don't know of what I have to trade as my 01 taco is simple and complete but the 04 is lacking the spare tire changing tool kit/jack? I have a FedEx ground account that could be used for shipping if you would consider selling it. Or is this your only kit and you were making a joke? (lol wouldn't be the first time a joke went over my head...)

 

just get a good synthetic sealant KLASSE AIO and KLASSE sealant and save yourself a ton of money

 

Thanks!