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Brand new car smell

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by amkaos, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. Feb 1, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    amkaos

    amkaos [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bought last Sept or so, 01 dcsb TRD SR5 4x4..
    It was clean, tight, quiet low miles..
    White paint... Looked dull Lil bit..

    Got it detailed inside, out and Engine Bay...
    And polished....
    Looks new, everything pops.. And smells new..
    I was stressing up how my paint was gonna end up

    Wouldda been way too much for me alone... Plus I don't have buffer skills and don't wanna learn any..
    I'm more than satisfied... I can keep up with it now
     
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  2. Feb 1, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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  3. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:33 AM
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    Sicyota04

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    I'veakways wondered how much a good detail cost. Like the detail that used car dealers do to cars they get from auctions that they plan on selling on their lot. It has to be at least $150
     
  4. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    amkaos

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    I keep it pretty clean..but the paint was dull and the glass had water stains,,, things like that.. I paid 150
     
  5. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:46 AM
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    Hairy Taco

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  6. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:49 AM
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    thunderbases

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    :worthless:
     
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  7. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:51 AM
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    amkaos

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    I agree bout the pics... If I put up some, it wouldn't be much to see.. Just a clean shiny car.. Maybe I'll take a pic tho
     
  8. Feb 2, 2016 at 7:54 AM
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    Hairy Taco

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    we don't want pics of your car man!
     
  9. Feb 2, 2016 at 8:01 AM
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  10. Feb 2, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    From what I read, white 1st tacomas don't have clear coat.
     
  11. Feb 2, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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    amkaos

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    Car truck whatev
     
  12. Feb 2, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    Sicyota04

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    Do any 1st gens have a clear coat? I have a 1st gen DCSB Lunar mist colored truck! Lol!
     
  13. Feb 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    amkaos

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    Painter told me that three colors don't use clear coat.. White red,, I forget the other
     
  14. Feb 5, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    amkaos

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    Clean
    But doesn't look like much

    Tacoma.jpg
     
  15. Feb 5, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    mohavestubbs

    mohavestubbs Why not DIY?

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    not sure about that as my 97 truck's clear coat is peeling.. the paint underneath is fine, just years under the AZ sun has the clear coat flaking off on the hood.
     

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