1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Film Protection Removal Roof weather stripping coming off Nanoskin products Ionizer suggestions not costing $399 Novice Removing Scratches - Which Pad? Post pics of your freshly detailed Taco

Thanks Tacomworld, First Detail

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by bigjim, Jun 24, 2015.

  1. Jun 24, 2015 at 5:52 PM
    #1
    bigjim

    #1
    bigjim [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2007
    Member:
    #1323
    Messages:
    12
    After lots of reading on this forum, I just finished detailing my truck. I can't believe how nice it turned out, it looks brand new. I used the Meguiars product line: wash, clay bar, polish (using porter cable oribital), carnuba waxed and then ultimate waxed followed up with aerospace 303 on the plastics/tires. Thanks to all that post here and give tips. Here are some pics, granted photos don't show every detail but it's a really good representation of how bad ass everything came out (95% of scratches/swirls removed). Good luck guessing the year and the mileage!
    truck2_zpswxmbdief_0ee33c026b1cd8ece6f6f133a2ad3fd040576f59.jpg
    truck1_zpsoixsgqtf_9ad43bf8439db3a5e557dbd08f1f1e2766a7c6cc.jpg
    truck3_zpsmynhhb8q_1864eb5f2ff62b91e1cc81c520b551101e4b2b46.jpg
     
    bigjim, Jun 24, 2015
    #1
    ronopolis and Warputer like this.
  2. Jun 24, 2015 at 5:55 PM
    #2
    DesertDunes

    #2
    DesertDunes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2015
    Member:
    #156878
    Messages:
    872
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cole
    Coachella Valley. CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Super White Tacoma TRD OR DCSB
    Overland Stuff
    super clean! when are you coming over to do mine?
     
    DesertDunes, Jun 24, 2015
    #2
  3. Jun 24, 2015 at 5:59 PM
    #3
    high n mighty

    #3
    high n mighty Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2015
    Member:
    #150031
    Messages:
    457
    Gender:
    Male
    Oshawa Ontario
    Vehicle:
    01 camo taco
    Holy shit is that shiny!
     
    high n mighty, Jun 24, 2015
    #3
  4. Jun 24, 2015 at 6:02 PM
    #4
    Jeffch

    #4
    Jeffch Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2011
    Member:
    #69251
    Messages:
    3,229
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    Vermont
    Vehicle:
    2018 off road
    Running 285/75/16s
    Looks awesome!
    08 122k ????
     
    Jeffch, Jun 24, 2015
    #4
  5. Jun 24, 2015 at 6:13 PM
    #5
    bigjim

    #5
    bigjim [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2007
    Member:
    #1323
    Messages:
    12
    This was actually my first time EVER detailing a vehicle this way and I'm 37. Took me 5 hours but it was clearly worth it.
    2006, 155k miles btw!
     
    bigjim, Jun 24, 2015
    #5
  6. Jun 24, 2015 at 6:15 PM
    #6
    ODNAREM

    #6
    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2015
    Member:
    #149762
    Messages:
    41,285
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Huntington Beach,CA.
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Sport Prerunner
    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Looks great bigjim!My 2012 is black and i use Meguires as well!I'm going to say your Tacoma is a 2009 with 90k + miles?
     
    ODNAREM, Jun 24, 2015
    #6
  7. Jun 24, 2015 at 6:17 PM
    #7
    ODNAREM

    #7
    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2015
    Member:
    #149762
    Messages:
    41,285
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Huntington Beach,CA.
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Sport Prerunner
    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Oh man i just posted!Was off though but respectfull!LOL!Nice job once again!
     
    ODNAREM, Jun 24, 2015
    #7
  8. Jun 27, 2015 at 10:20 AM
    #8
    asuchemist

    #8
    asuchemist My Hamstrings Hurt!

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2013
    Member:
    #100895
    Messages:
    2,077
    Gender:
    Male
    South South Dirty Gilbert
    Vehicle:
    11' TRD Sport V6, 23' TRD Pro 4Runner, 23' Tacoma TRD Pro
    NONE
    Good finish. Need to do this on mine.
     
    asuchemist, Jun 27, 2015
    #8
  9. Jun 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM
    #9
    ppham444

    #9
    ppham444 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2010
    Member:
    #34175
    Messages:
    2,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Phuong
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2023 White TRD Off-Road doublecab
    Nice and clean!
     
    ppham444, Jun 27, 2015
    #9

Products Discussed in

Adam's Iron Remover (16oz) - Iron Out Fallout & Stop Rust Remover Spray for Car Detailing Removes Iron Particles in Auto Paint, Wheels, Motorcycle, RV & Boat - Use Before Clay Bar, Wax or Car Wash
$16.98
Chemical Guys CWS20264 Tough Mudder Foaming Truck, Off Road, ATV and RV Heavy Duty Wash Soap,(Works with Foam Cannons, Foam Guns or Bucket Washes), 64 fl oz (Half Gallon), Lemon Scent
$39.99
Pro Lift C-5006 Foldable EVA Mat - Anti Fatigue EVA Foam Sheet (6 fold) - Great for Garage, Picnicking, Gardening, Camping and Outdoor Activities, Black/Red
$39.99
Chemical Guys GAP VKIT 101 V36 Optical Grade Cutting Polish and V38 Final Polish, 16 Ounce, 2 Items
$41.99
Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax, Spray Car Wax with Advanced SiO2 Hybrid Technology - 32 Oz Spray Bottle
$40.00
Mothers Genuine Lambswool Wash Mitt
$39.99
TruXmat 2' X 4' | 1705064 | Truck Luggage - Utility Cargo Mat
$45.68
Carrand 93088 10" Bi-Level Brush with 8' Aluminum Handle
$44.66
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant | High-Gloss Finish & Durable Protection | Hydrophobic Formula Repels Water & Contaminants | Easy Application for Long-Lasting Shine | WG-5500-FBA | 16 fl. oz.
$44.94
Chemical Guys CWS 110 Honeydew Snow Foam Car Wash Soap (Works with Foam Cannons, Guns or Bucket Washes) Safe for Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs & More, 128 fl oz (1 Gallon), Honeydew Scent
$44.99
Tool Daily Dual-Function Undercarriage Cleaner,Surface Cleaner for Pressure Washer, 16", Underbody Car Wash Water Broom with 3 Pieces Extension Wand, 4000 PSI
$44.99
Autotech Park Foldable Sunshade Compatible with 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck, Custom-fit Windshield Sun Shade
$48.99
McKee's 37 MK37-1000 Total Headlight Restoration Kit, (6-Piece)
$47.04
SONAX Perfect Finish 250ml | Scratch and Swirl Remover Polish | Machine Polish | Paint Correction Polish | High Gloss | Black Paint Polish | No Fillers Paint Correction | 8.45 fl. Oz
$25.00
Griot's Garage Glass Cleaning Clay for Car Window, Windshield, Shower Door, Stone, Ceramic Tiles, Removes Oil, Tar, Grease, Water Spots, and More 11049, 3.5oz, Blue
$25.98
Buffing Sponge Pads, SPTA 5Pcs 6.5" Face for 6" 150mm Backing Plate Compound, Cutting Polishing Pad Kit for Car Buffer Polisher Compounding, Polishing and Waxing -SQMIX65
$27.99
Refresh Your Car! 84101 New Car and Cool Breeze Scented Gel Can, 5 oz, 4 Pack
$27.95
M MINGLE Short High Pressure Washer Gun, 5000 PSI, Replacement for Hot and Cold Water, M22 Fitting, 5 Nozzle Tips
$27.54
Simple Green 19128 Crystal Industrial Cleaner/Degreaser, 1 Gallon Bottle
$27.96
SONAX Polymer Net Shield 223300 | Aerosol-Based Polymer Spray Sealant for Paint Protection | Up to 6 Months of Protection | UV, Acid Rain & Contaminant Defense | Easy Application & High Gloss | 340ml
$26.65
TriNova Foam Cannon for Pressure Washer - Original Wide Neck, Wide Base Heavy Duty Foam Gun for Detailing
$34.97
Klasse Acrylic High Gloss Sealant Glaze 16.9 oz. Clear
$34.95
Rapid Remover Vinyl Letter Remover 32 oz. Bottle with Sprayer Adhesive Remover for Vinyl Wraps Graphics Decals Stripes
$33.49
Adam's Polishes Car Wash Shampoo (Gallon) - pH Best Car Wash Soap For Snow Foam Cannon or Gun For Pressure Washer & 5 Gallon Bucket, Powerful Safe Spot Free Cleaning Liquid Auto Detergent
$34.99
Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze M105 Ultra-Cut Compound, Car Rubbing Compound for Removing Scratches and Heavy Swirls While Adding Shine, Safe and Effective on All Glossy Car Paint and Clear Coats, 32 oz
$37.76
Mookis Dent Removal Kit Paintless Dent Repair Kit 41PCS Dent Repair Tools with Golden Dent Lifter Kit, Bridge Dent Puller Kit and T-bar Dent Puller
$35.99
Chemical Guys CWS_101 Maxi-Suds II Foaming Car Wash Soap (Works with Foam Cannons/Guns or Bucket Washes) Safe for Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, RVs & More, 128 fl oz (1 Gallon), Cherry Scent
$36.99
Chemical Guys MIC_506_12 Professional Grade Premium Microfiber Towels, Gold (16" x 16") (Pack of 12) - Safe for Car Wash, Home Cleaning & Pet Drying Cloths
$36.99
Dr. Beasley's Matte Wheel Seal 32oz Spray-on - Preserves Appearance of Matte & Satin Painted Auto Wheels, Barrier from Dust & Grime, Easier Cleaning, High Heat Resistance
$39.99
Chemical Guys WAC_118_16 JetSeal Anti-Corrosion Sealant and Paint Protectant, Safe for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, RVs & More, (16 fl oz), White
$39.99
Ceramic Tire Dressing Protector, No Tire Shine, No Dirt or Brake Dust Attracting Residue 1 Gallon Satin/Matte Finish Stays Clean Longer Cleans Up Easier Aircraft Grade Better Than Automotive Products
$39.95
Ardex New Concept Tire & Trim Shine - Vinyl, Dash, Seat, Plastic & Rubber Dressing (16 oz, 32 oz, 1 Gal.) - DIY Like The Pros (1 Gal)
$53.00
Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB 6" Surface Prep Pad Fine Grade- Patented Clay Bar Replacement Tool to Remove Embedded Contaminants Before Wax & Coating | Safe for Painted Surface, Glass, Plastic, Metal & More
$54.99
VIGRUE 2-in-1 undercarriage Pressure Washer Attachment,24" Pressure Washer Water Broom with 7 Nozzles,Under Car Washer Cleaner with 3 Pieces Extension Wand,4000 PSI,Orange
$55.24
Camco Evo RV Water Filter - Features Granulated Activated Carbon for Bacteria Control & a Replaceable Premium Spun Polypropylene Filter Cartridge - Camper Essentials for Clean Drinking Water (40631)
$58.43
FW1 Wash & Wax Waterless Polish with Carambula 17.50oz (3-Pack)
$55.69
Loncky Custom Steering Wheel Cover for Toyota Tacoma 2012-2023 / Tundra 2014-2021/ Toyota 4Runner 2010-2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024/ Sequoia 2014-2022 Accessories
$55.99
Nanoskin AUTOSCRUB 6" Surface Prep Pad Medium Grade- Patented Clay Bar Replacement Tool to Remove Embedded Contaminants Before Wax & Coating | Safe for Painted Surface, Glass, Plastic, Metal & More
$54.99
Salt-Away® Concentrate Kit with Mixing Unit 32 fl oz - 946 ml)
$47.63
3D Eraser Gel Hard Water Spot Remover Waterless Car Wash Refill – Spot-Free Shine & Effortless Cleaning – Removes Hard Water Stains & Cleans Without Water – 16oz & 1 Gallon
$46.53
Adam's Polishes Ultra Plush Drying Towel (2 Pack)
$49.49
Duragloss 902 Car Wash Concentrate - 1 Gallon, Red
$48.95
To Top