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Detailed my Taco Today

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by SilverTacoEater, Nov 5, 2011.

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Nov 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

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So I finally got around to detailing my truck today and I gotta say it looks pretty damn good. I did it all by hand so it took about about 7 hours.
I clay barred the whole truck, then did Meguiars #7 Glaze, Meguiars sealer and Meguairs NXT wax.

Here's the pics:

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Nice work!

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Looks clean, did mine too

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You missed a spot.
just kidding, awesome job!

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Nice work!
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Looks clean, did mine too
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Thanks!!! Worked on it pretty hard to get it ready for winter.

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Nov 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM

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Good job. Worth the effort

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Good job. Worth the effort
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Thanks

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