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2010 Taco-turnaround

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by NMTrailRider, Aug 21, 2017.

  1. Aug 21, 2017 at 10:05 PM
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    NMTrailRider

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    Its amazing what a small amount of TLC on a vehicle each year does. He did a great job restoring everything. Hopefully the (I'm assuming) new owner takes better care of it.
     
  4. Aug 22, 2017 at 9:29 AM
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    that is amazing! i need to clean up under the hood of my 15 bad
     
  5. Aug 22, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    Looked at this again. Blows my mind. Still think it's a crime to treat a truck that poorly, but incredible that almost everything was able to be restored to like-new condition.
     
  6. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    I'm impressed by that plastic trim. And he managed to pull a whole lot outta that paint!
     
  7. Aug 23, 2017 at 5:59 PM
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    The Wolfgang Total Engine Cleaner is really nice stuff. It's a powerful degreaser that can be used on everything under the hood but leaves a nice conditioned finish behind on plastics and rubber hoses.
     
  8. Aug 23, 2017 at 6:09 PM
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    Here's a review I posted about the WG engine cleaner. Awhile back I was fortunate enough to be one of the selected forum members that received a box of newly released products from AG. But I'm not connected with them in any way- I'm just an active forum participant.

    Anyway... here it is.
    https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/105325-wolfgang-total-engine-cleaner.html
     
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    I wonder if he charged his friend haha

    Would be interesting to see what the interior looks like.
     
  10. Aug 24, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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    Benzdriver81

    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    This reminds me, I need to do my engine bay. A little TLC will go a long way!
     
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    After the dealerships service department does my yearly oil change I slip over to there bodyshop and get my engine bay detailed. Engine sure gets dusty sitting out in the parking lot.
     
  12. Aug 24, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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    Why not do it yourself?

    The oil change and the engine bay detail lol
     
  13. Aug 24, 2017 at 12:07 PM
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    Because I would rather pay someone to do it.
     
  14. Aug 25, 2017 at 2:34 AM
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    Well thats no fun.
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2017 at 4:33 AM
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    No it is not fun to get old. Thinking about stepping over into the great spirit world myself the way this world is going to hell in a hand basket.
     
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    I'm terrified to get old. I'm 26 and already make noises getting under the truck to pull the oil drain bolt hahaha. I need a lift kit to make it a but easier ;)

    I agree with the hell in a hand basket bit.
     
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  17. Aug 27, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    I support this decision.
     
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