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Little bit of elbow grease

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Deerebilt, Mar 30, 2014.

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  1. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:25 PM
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    This is my 07 DCLB w/71000 mi. Factory paint.

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    Deerebilt, Mar 30, 2014
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  2. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    Looks fantastic man, only hope mine can look that good at 71K.
     
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  3. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    Thank You
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    So what's your secret in keeping the paint so pristine and rich looking? What brand of wax do you use? Nice job!
     
    fulleraj, Mar 30, 2014
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  5. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:50 PM
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    That looks awesome. Do you use Race Glaze?

    I ask because I had a black beemer for years and it looked great like yours by using Race Glaze.
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    Truck looks great! Put some dressing on those tires to complete the look.:D
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:16 PM
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    Mequires Ultimate Clay Bar, Mequires Ultimate Polish and Mequires Ultimate wax.
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:19 PM
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    Oh I will. Thank You
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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    No. I use Meguires.
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:47 PM
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    Looks great! Nice job.
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    Do you use a Orbital machine or all by hand? I really hope you're not polishing the whole thing by hand
     
    4x4Taco09, Mar 31, 2014
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  12. Mar 31, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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    How do you keep the headlights so clear?
     
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  13. Oct 10, 2015 at 4:42 PM
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    Are you polishing by hand or DA? I just picked up some Ultimate Polish and am wondering if it's even worth doing by hand.
     
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  14. Oct 11, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    Bone Stock.Why mess with perfection?Except...
    I wonder if this paint has been restored, or if it has been maintained.

    Just noticed that this thread is over a year old. Now I wonder if the paint still looks good.
     
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  15. Oct 11, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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  16. Oct 11, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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  17. Oct 19, 2015 at 8:27 PM
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    Not loud enough for ear plugs no. I usually have headphones in while I wash/detail my truck anyway. But the porter cable does get a little warm (after about an hour straight lol) you shouldn't go that long straight anyway.
    Buy multiple pads. The odd get hotter than you think, keep cleaning them and swapping them out. A dual action polisher is the best thing for us, unless you're a pro and then you'd have a rotary for speed
     
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  18. Oct 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM
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    I have an extra Porter Cable 7424 for sale if anyone is interested. I recently bought a Rupes polisher.
     
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    Damn man it looks brand new ..
     
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  20. Oct 20, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    Use the exact same products. The wax is the best , easy on and easy off and lasts longer then most carnauba products.
     
    TacomaMike37, Oct 20, 2015
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