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This is a discussion thread titled "How to correctly detail your auto", within the Detailing forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I've read the whole thing and am still a little nervous about what to order for my truck. I have a Super White 07 Tundra that was built two months ago. I do not have any of these products, so I need to start from scratch. As much as I'd like to get this stuff over the counter, I'm pretty sure buying one of these kits is a smarter move.
These are the two kits I am looking at. I've heard a lot of good things about the Poorboys(From Driveaccord.net; I'm a mod there) stuff and Zaino and you seem to really recommend the other stuff.
For a white truck, what kit or materials do you recommend? I've heard from some people that white can be difficult to really make look good. Thank you so much your this awesome forum. It is pretty hard to find a detailing for morons....and I think you've done the best job yet!
For a white truck like Toyota super white your going to notice it's hard to wax In fact this tundra doesnt seem to have clear coat like my 00 tundra did. White is a good color just hard to notice when it need's waxing at times.
ERik
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I've read the whole thing and am still a little nervous about what to order for my truck. I have a Super White 07 Tundra that was built two months ago. I do not have any of these products, so I need to start from scratch. As much as I'd like to get this stuff over the counter, I'm pretty sure buying one of these kits is a smarter move.
These are the two kits I am looking at. I've heard a lot of good things about the Poorboys(From Driveaccord.net; I'm a mod there) stuff and Zaino and you seem to really recommend the other stuff.
For a white truck, what kit or materials do you recommend? I've heard from some people that white can be difficult to really make look good. Thank you so much your this awesome forum. It is pretty hard to find a detailing for morons....and I think you've done the best job yet!
I use the optimum stuff and I would say go with it just because it is really user friendly.
Sweet. Looks like I know which kit I am going to order.
I'll order on Monday just in case some others come on and have other recommendations...its not like they will ship any earlier if I order on Saturday
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2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited 5.7 2wd TRD White, Sonar, Cold kit, 20% tint, 3M Clearbra, XM Radio; N-fab Nerf Bars
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Going to start my first detail adventure this weekend, and plan to follow this sticky closely. I have a '01 Highlander that needs major help -- lots of scratching, paint chips etc and then a '05 Tundra that is in good shape.
I bought the PC and pads from Autogeek. My question is that I ordered the Optimum hyper compound, Optimum polish, and then also DG 101 and 105. Which would you recommend for the polish the Optimum or the DG 101?
On the Higlander I am going to do a round of compound, polish, wax to see what comes out, then I will go back and see what will need filling/wet sanding. This way I can perfect my technique before moving on to a couple of small chips on the Tundra
The OP I would use a cutting pad, and the 101 use a polish pad.
Post up some pics so we can see results!
So your are saying that I should:
1. Use the hypercompound on a cutting pad
2. Then use the optimum polish also with a cutting pad
3. Use the 101 with a polishing pad
4. Finally use 105 as a LSP
Yeah that's it, and depending on how severe the finish is, you can even put a step of OP with the polish pad as well in there. OP with the cutting pad or a polish pad is up to your discretion. Cutting pad will remove any micromarring from the OHC, but wont produce as high of a gloss as the polish pad.
__________________ 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 AC Exterior: Trd Off-Road package, Trd Skid Plate, Borla Side Exit Exhaust, 30% Lumar tint, Enkei Deep Six 20's, 275/60/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ, Bilstein 5100's, Toytec add-a-leaf, Wilson 1000. Interior: Alpine 9851, CDT 6.5" components, Alpine MRP-F240, MRD-M300, eD SQ 10".
Is there any particular type of wax to use for black vehicles. I used to own a black GMC Sierra and every time we (my boyfriend and I) waxed it I got an ugly haze and streaking. We would always have to buff it out twice to remove the streaking. I'm sure it's because we used whatever was on my father-in-law's shelf. My boyfriend just recently bought me (my Christmas present) a 2008 Toyota Tundra (4-door, 5.7L V8)... I LOVE IT!!! It too is black and I DO NOT want to have the same thing happen to it. PLEASE HELP!
Thanks for the write up. I have been using a wax called Finish First Auto Detailer, and it seems to work very well. I put it on my truck about every 2 weeks. In between wax jobs, and every couple days, i just get a rag with really hot water on it, ring the water out of the rag, and wipe down the whole truck with that. I have heard that hot water, like rain, is very "light" and doesnt leave water spots or streaks. It works very well for me, but i wanted to know if you know if u see any potential risks in doing this, and if you know of a better way.
Honestly, if it works for you, then keep doing it. For me on the other hand, that seems like it would install more swirls and scratches than traditional detailing practices.
Do you wash with a car wash soap at all, or do you just do a "hot water" wipe?
__________________ 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 AC Exterior: Trd Off-Road package, Trd Skid Plate, Borla Side Exit Exhaust, 30% Lumar tint, Enkei Deep Six 20's, 275/60/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ, Bilstein 5100's, Toytec add-a-leaf, Wilson 1000. Interior: Alpine 9851, CDT 6.5" components, Alpine MRP-F240, MRD-M300, eD SQ 10".
i never use soap because i always have such a good coat of wax on the truck, i heard that soap will take the wax it off, and i dont think the truck is ever dirty enough to use soap.
Yeah, you definatly need to use soap. The correct car wash soap will safely remove dirt and debris without compromising the wax. What you may have been hearing is that "dishwashing" soap will strip wax.
I recomend Eagle One or Duragloss Car wash soap with quality microfiber mitt's and towels. That way you can keep your wax, without installing more swirl marks and scratches.
__________________ 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 AC Exterior: Trd Off-Road package, Trd Skid Plate, Borla Side Exit Exhaust, 30% Lumar tint, Enkei Deep Six 20's, 275/60/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ, Bilstein 5100's, Toytec add-a-leaf, Wilson 1000. Interior: Alpine 9851, CDT 6.5" components, Alpine MRP-F240, MRD-M300, eD SQ 10".
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