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What's your detailing tips?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by ZachPrerunner, Jul 22, 2015.

  1. Aug 20, 2015 at 5:29 PM
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    Yoda's TRD

    Yoda's TRD Well-Known Member

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    Here's my quick tip:

    when you clean your glass, grab some Stoners Invisible glass cleaner. I like to use a "dedicated" microfiber cloth ... by "dedicated", I mean I never never ever use that cloth on anything else, so no other product ever touches that cloth ... that includes fabric softener when it's time to clean the microfiber.

    Then (and here's the 2nd part of the tip) - I personally clean the outside of the glass straight up and down and the inside of the glass side to side ... that way, if you ever see a streak, you'll immediately know what side of the glass it's on ... ;)

    Invisible Glass is hands down the best glass cleaner I have ever tried

    My .02
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    mcdee

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    I've been doing the same for years with good results. I also use my Klasse All In One as needed to remove water spots, etc. I wax/detail twice a year, will be doing in September- excited to try the Carrand tire brush that was reccommended here on TW.
     
  3. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    OP are you still using a medium cut polish with no wax over the top? I'd strongly encourage you to get an actual last step product on your paint after polishing. I think you'd really like Meguires Ultimate Liquid wax. It's actually a synthetic paint sealer. Application and removal is super easy and it doesn't stain trim, so no need to mask anything.
     
  4. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:20 PM
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    Mad Man Marty

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    Best tip is after washing your truck with a high quality car wash,use a tar remover(old # 7)to remove road tars,then use a putty going over the entire surface with my hands,feeling for imperfections. Top it off with your favorite hard shell wax.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2015 at 9:23 PM
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    NMTrailRider

    NMTrailRider Well-Known Member

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    I offer up some wax/sealant advice here, as well as a brief claying tutorial:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/paint-protection-advice-wax-and-sealer.401094/
     

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