*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

Thanks for your help!

 

Thanks Chris!

 

wow, so it really works?

 

I see the Free shipping, but where/how do you get the 15% off? THX

 

Use the code MEMORIALDAY
Sorry for not posting the code.

 

that requires a minimum order of $95
for orders less than that use "autopia" for 10% off

 

Nice to know.

 

this thread cost me close to 100 bucks but it was worth it

 

Okay - A couple of things. I have lovebugs ALL OVER my grill/windows etc. Tried a clay bar on the sideview mirrors, part of the grill, and the windsheild, it worked a little bit, but not totally removed. I unfortuately left the lovebug stuff on there for a few days, and its eaten through the paint a little bit - any advice/suggestions? Would the bug-n-tar remover help?

The difference in smoothness of the paint with the clay bar...

Also, I dont have an orbital, just a drill and a polish ball. Any advice on hand waxing? How long does that take?

Subbed to this, and even bookmarked on my browser. Great information. Thanks!

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/product-reviews/157840-love-bug-solution.html#post3196611

 

Try a cloth saturated with hot water on the bug for 5 minutes and see if that helps.

I have also had sucess with Poor Boys bug remover.

 

Thanks for the help. I'll try the magic eraser and the hot water and report back.

 

Be real careful with the magic eraser. It is very abrasive and our Tacoma's have soft paint.

Sorry I should add do not rub the magic eraser witha lot of pressure over the paint.

 

so I am quoting my own question here...I wanted to "ask a detailer", but I still didn't get an answer...?
How do I prevent that black shit from running down the side of the truck when it rains???

 

Do you use any trim restorer on your rubber parts?

You might try this sample from Poor Boys or Black Wow exterior trim restorer.

 

so to speak, youre going to get answers on how to remove it, not prevent it

every taco ive seen does that... though mine does not but im sure it did a few years ago. just keep washing it off i guess

 

Good way to wash the engine compartment

 

I use Amazing Roll Off, ARO, along with a short and long handle brush, microfiber gloves and latex gloves.

Spray on the ARO and use the brushes to get the hard caked on dirt and greese. Then I put on the microfiber gloves over latex gloves and saturate them with ARO and use my hands to scrub everything. you can usually reach everywhere with your fingers to clean the surfaces you cannot see as well as the surfaces you can see. To rinse I leave the gloves on and a slow water flow from the hose and just wipe everything down.

It is really pretty easy and when finished it looks great. I use 303 Aerospace Protectant to dress all the rubber parts under the hood.

You can usually find ARO at boating supply shops or at Autogeek.

 

I used the magic eraser on my grille- helped but i found something that works better.


This stuff works wonders. Spray a dab, let it sit for a couple of seconds, and wipe it right off. Highly suggest it.

 

dose anyone with a silver tacoma have little tiny rust spots.