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My fellow Tacoma owners, I have a problem.

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by pyrite4t3, Feb 1, 2020.

  1. Feb 1, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    pyrite4t3

    pyrite4t3 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I cannot live with swirls!!

    I'm finally beginning to get some time here and there to at least address my paint.

    Please forgive me brothers.

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  2. Feb 1, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    If it helps, don't see any swirls from here.
     
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  3. Feb 2, 2020 at 7:59 AM
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    pyrite4t3

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    Well that's good!

    8 year old truck, previous owner had few fux to give for it. Now it's owned by a detail oriented guy. Maybe by summer I'll get it buffed and sealed.

    I just figured the OCD and detailers among us would find some humor in this.
     
  4. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:00 AM
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    Step 1: Admit you have a problem
     
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  5. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    jlemmond

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    As a fellow "detail oriented" person and a "stock holder" at Chemical Guys..i applaud you and you efforts. :cheers:
     
  6. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    I appreciate that @jlemmond.

    Although I hope I don't get shunned for not having used any CG products. No particular reason, just don't have any in my arsenal..yet.
     
  7. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    First world problem indeed.
     
  8. Feb 2, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    The technique is the money maker. Not the product! I Could get similar results with the Meguiars line from Auto Zone. The "brand of product" is a lot less important than people think. Time and energy will always be the great equalizer.
     
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  9. Feb 2, 2020 at 9:22 AM
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    I agree. Yes product is important, but the skill possessed by the operator will allow a bargain product to produce the results of one made of the finest ingredients.

    I've cleaned many vehicles over the years with just improvising my way through. Just makes it easier when the 'perfect' stuff is on hand.
     
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  10. Feb 2, 2020 at 2:22 PM
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    gorram

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    Technique is always more important than product. Yes there are absolutely great products out there but the difference between them and your average or even mediocre product is near immeasurable. Then again the product lines you find in the local part stores and big stores like walmart are really narrowing that gap from the niche detail lines.
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2020 at 6:25 AM
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    Get in there and get after it! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  12. Feb 3, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Don't sweat it. We all have brands that we like/dislike. I actually put CG in the dislike pile but others love it.
     
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  13. Feb 3, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    Good to hear.

    We all have our favorites for a variety of reasons.
     
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