What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Just FYI

Butter Wax is not a long lasting wax, nor is it a polish.

I have a lot of chemical guys products and have been veering away from them now that I'm more serious about detailing vehicles. They have some good ones, but a lot of it is just marketing and buzzwords.

If you're looking for a polish you are going to need to machine polish. Depending on the condition of your paint you're gonna need equipment or have someone do it professionally.

Polishing:

Dual Action (DA) polisher like the makita, griots, or even the harbor freight one (with better pads).

Meguiars 105 and 205 polishing compounds ("grit" in these is just like sand paper, lower number means rougher)

Lots of youtube time on the Junkman2000's channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqM4p5XKdXiug656WLmuOg) learning how to do it properly.

Sealing/Waxing:

If you're going to buff/polish you need to seal the paint after for protection.

A sealant (like cquartz) or a heavy protective wax like

$21 Collinite 845 Insulator Wax-Easy to Use Carnauba+Polymer Wax Sealant-High Gloss Shine+Durable Hydrophobic Beading & Long Lasting Paint Protection for Cars/Boats/Trucks/RVs & Motorcycles (16 fl oz)

Collinite 845 will be great and long lasting.

Hope this helps!

 

Duragloss 105. And I apply & rub it off by hand.

Duragloss 105 Automotive Total Performance Polish - 16 oz.

https://www.amazon.com/Duragloss-105-Automotive-Performance-Polish/dp/B002W0ZNIU

Then after each wash dry it with Duragloss Aquawax.

 

What mounts did you use? I've been looking for some but I can't find any I like that come with brackets already included.

 

Brand?

 

I used relentless fabrocation mounts that i powder coated black. You can get them from them powder coated but it tAkes forever. I got a mounting bracket and extinguisher from my local off road shop (off road warehouse).

The relentless moubts Are a little overkill and pretty expensive... but i had an extra set laying around.

 

You sir, are a good man!

 

I want. Link to new one?

 

As my first "mod" I purchased and installed the Toyota all weather mats along with the Toyota rubber bed mat and installed over the weekend. I also laid down a nice coat of carnuba wax this past weekend, although I then questioned how old the paint was as wax can cause issues on paint that's not fully cured. Next on the list is Rotiform SIX-OR wheels with Toyo tires and a front grill!

 

Looks like this one on e-bay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/122441507023?rmvSB=true

 

Many Thanks

 

Thanks Cory!

 

Just a heads up, I'd avoid using the description "random orbital" versus "dual action" because it can lead you to crap like a black & decker 20 dollar wax spreader. Junkman is a great youtube channel. I learned most of my paint correction stuff from him.

I prefer menzerna since it worked a lot better on harder german paint than Meg's did. Also Menzerna has FG400 which was basically like 105/205 together. No need for 2nd polish unless you wanted to jewel the paint.

 

Edited my post. Thanks.

I've never worked with Mazerna but I've heard good things.

I rarely have to use both on the cars that I detail (family and friends for pizza and beer... sometimes money) because they take care of their cars but I have had to.

I can't afford a nice German car with nice hard paint

Good information!

 

The waiting until paint is fully cured adage only applies to aftermarket/repair work. Paint from the factory is cured/baked at high temps and is good to go soon as you bring it home.

 

Bumper installed!

 

Ahh, that makes me feel much better. Thanks for the info!

 

I forgot to take pictures but I had some gnarly trail pinstriping on my inferno and just a few minutes with FG400 took it all off like new. It just works faster IMO.

You'd be surprised on what you can afford with how much german cars depreciate. Which is why I probably would never buy one again (Except for maybe a C63 AMG in perfect condition).

 

Okay, this is more of a concept than an actual project...

With today's built in nav, what happens if you need to "go dark" and not be tracked by evil space men?

I'm thinking it would be as simple as an electronic switch between the Tx line of the antenna and the antenna itself... basically flip the switch and the line is disconnected and the nav would show loss of satellites. Boom, no tracking the vehicle. Any other electronics/ avionics nerds out there care to chime in?

 

Riiiggghhhttt.. someone's trying to hide bodies..

 

Prinsu Rack from Zach installed last night! Love it~! Now it's time to put some lights! Custom handmade rack it AWESOME!