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3rd Gen Magnetic Gray Thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Eric NJ, Oct 6, 2015.

  1. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:31 PM
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    I've had success removing similar scratches.
     
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  2. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    I second that approach. A light wax (even a spray wax) may do the job.
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:34 PM
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    Never done the clay bar. I just washed it and thats when I noticed it. I have some turtle wax I might try tomorrow if not off to autozone
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    My friends look at me perplexed as I wash and spray wax my truck drying it with only 2 small microfiber towels. No water spots comes out show room ready.
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Thanks guy. I guess I could have asked in the detailing thread but thought there might be a different approach with unique MGM paint
     
  6. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    I do have a different approach with this truck than my black car....
     
  7. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    Some waxes have cleaners in them and have worked for me in the past for minor scratches.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:40 PM
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    I like Nu-Finish it is a good budget wax that I've had good results with.
     
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    With the synthetic one it will be a breeze. If you get an actual clay bar you have to be careful and I have experience with both.
     
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    I share my results tomorrow. Truck is to new to riding around with scratches ..smh
     
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  11. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    Dont get me started on that... I bought my truck new and the guy that details the cars sold scratched the hood... I was so upset I saw it the next morning.
     
  12. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    Not a problem. I'm OCD about my paint. I'm a novice but have everything I need. I have come to like Griots products. 20200214_184220.jpg Lol
     
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  13. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Id say your set
     
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    Your not the only one and this is just what I could see....lol (storing stuff in the garage for my parents temporarily).
     
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  15. Feb 14, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    Nothing wrong with being prepared. :hattip:
     
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    Some at my job ask if the on site car detail detailed my truck I laugh and say they charge too much for a second rate job.
     
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    You know that feeling? Others say they dont see anything and to me that little "scuff" looks like this...
     
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  19. Feb 14, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    Same. I noticed it after I was done washing it. I pull up to the gym parking lot and start looking at it again like I was gonna do something in the parking lot haha
     
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    Started to worry less about getting buffed to go home and buff... :muscleflexing::benchpress:
     
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