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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gsxxr, Nov 20, 2015.

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  1. Nov 25, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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  2. Nov 26, 2015 at 5:38 AM
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    I am also a fan of Adams products and the Porter Cable. I used this on my Camaro and won a few car show trophy`s.
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2015 at 5:45 AM
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    The Klasse twins do not get enough respect IMO. I have been using these for 10+ years before all of these other companies started getting in the game.
    Top notch product and the sealant is an acrylic sealant that lasts about a year and doesn't break the bank.
    It might be the best protective base coat out there and can be layered with as many layers of carnauba and synthetic wax you want.
    Klasse sealant topped with good old megs # 16 or collonite for the winter are very good pairings. Periodically spray detail with an acrylic and your golden.
    The summer can get crazy, layer all sorts of carnauba and synthetic on top of klasse and you might think you can dive into the hood.
    p21s, nxt, pinnacle etc etc

    Ive always used clay then menzerna polishes pre sealant as well.
    Ive yet to try the new megs ultimate though.
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2015 at 5:46 AM
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    One reason I decided on a black Tacoma was to get the best use of my Porter Cable R/O buffer and to satisfy my zest for detailing. I'm a firm believer in the Prima line of polishes but I top off with
    $21 Collinite 845 Insulator Wax-Easy to Use Carnauba+Polymer Wax Sealant-High Gloss Shine+Durable Hydrophobic Beading & Long Lasting Paint Protection for Cars/Boats/Trucks/RVs & Motorcycles (16 fl oz)
    Collinite 845.

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    You think this is a photo of my Chili Red MINI but it's a photo of my Jet Black MINI's door after polishing with Prima products. Here's the MINI I was taking the photo of:

    DrEvilNewShoes2_31507e64f2548027b913720d1625367b001788ac.jpg
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2015 at 6:43 AM
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    I went with the chemical guys products. Autogeeks had 30% and free shipping. So I will let everyone know how well it works when I get it.
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2015 at 6:48 AM
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    3" lift, goodyear wrangler duratracs 285/70r17, k&n filter, bakflip vp tonneau and tint.
    So I placed an order through autogeeks.

    Clay bar with lube
    Pete's wax
    V7 wash
    V7 Quick Detailer
    Black light
    Jet Seal
    And stripper Scent
     
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  7. Nov 26, 2015 at 8:39 AM
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    Collinite and a Paint Sealer!
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM
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    I end up with a dull haze look after my first wash, what's needed? Not near as shiny
    as when they treated the interior & exterior that I paid for. Does something need to
    be done outside of the norm after it's treated like that?
     
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    What kind of treatment did they do?
     
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    Personally I'd stip it all and start over. Clay, polish, seal, then wax. But that's just me. I do that when I first get my cars and then every 6 month.
     
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    What did you do for a first wash? if it was a touchless drive through, it may not have taken off a layer of dirt/scum. Note: I DO NOT recommend using a touch wash, it'll scratch your truck to shit.
     
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    Agree on the touch wash. Never used one in my life but have seen the damage on other people's cars.

    Did you wash with dawn or other dish washing liquid? They will strip any wax that was on the truck. I would throw on another layer of protection and stick to a quality car wash. I use Duragloss, but most any will do.
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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    Looks like you're all set. I'll look forward to hearing what you think.
    All that's left is getting one of these sexy beasts...

    rupes.jpg
     
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    Too many variables here, man. Tell us what you did for your wash. How you dried it, etc.
     
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    When I bought my truck a few months ago I had to Clay Bar it first as the paint was quite rough feeling.
     
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    I have always been a fan of meguairs NXT and Gold Class.

    Turtle wax has stepped up their game also with their new ICE liquid wax.

    These are budget options.

    Autogeek is where you can really spend some good money, i use the black fire line on my personal cars.
     
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    I second the Jet Seal!
     
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    washed with maguires car wash, did not dry, drying would not be a variable as the
    haze look was there as soon as I washed the soap off.
     
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    I clayed then applied Meguires Paint Protect very happy with the results. I was going to purchase Jet seal but didnt want to wait for it to be shipped in.
     
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