2012 Scion tC - PBL Surface Coating

[10secdream]

I finally got around to detailing my personal ride. Overall the vehicle was in pretty good condition and just needed a light polish.

I apologize in advance for the lack of before photos. I just coated the wheels a few weeks ago and the car was not that dirty.

Process:

Exterior:
Wheels: Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner with various brushes
Tires: Zep Formula 505 Cleaner & Degreaser
Wheel Wells: Zep Citrus Cleaner (4:1)
Pre-wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss + Zep Citrus via foam cannon
Tar Removal: Auto Finesse Oblitarate
Wash: CG Citrus Wash & Gloss via 2BM & Wool Wash Mitt
Decontamination 1: CarPro IronX
Decontamination 2: Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Sponge (Fine)
Dry: Waffle Weave Towels
Tape: Meguiar’s Automotive Tape
Paint Thickness: Taken using Digital Coating Thickness Gauge
Polish: HD Polish w/ White Buff n Shine Pads via Rupes LHR15ES (5.5” pads) and GG6 (4” pads)
Surface Prep: Detailers Pro Coating Prep Polish
Paint Protection: PBL Diamond Surface Coating
Glass Protection: PBL Diamond Surface Coating
Wheel Protection: PBL Diamond Surface Coating
Tire Dressing: CarPro PERL
Trim Dressing: Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant
Glass: Sonax Clear Glass via Glass Towel
Exhaust Polishing: Chemical Guys Vintage Heavy Metal Polish via 000 Steel Wool

Before Pictures:





During Pictures:









After Pictures:























Thanks for looking and enjoy.

 

[GettingStarted]

Talk about sexy.

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Talk about sexy.

No joke.

Looking good OP!

 

[10secdream]

Talk about sexy.

Definitely looking sexy now.

No joke.

Looking good OP!

Thanks!

 

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

Awesome for a one step, that paint was jacked!


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[Tato]

No joke.

Looking good OP!

Very good work!

Thanks for sharing.

 

[zmcgovern45]

Looks great!! nice save

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Nice work!

I love these cars!


:dblthumb2:

 

[10secdream]

Awesome for a one step, that paint was jacked!


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The swirls weren't too bad but as soon as I went over the paint with Nanoskin it was jacked!

Very good work!

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks

Looks great!! nice save

Thanks

Nice work!

I love these cars!


:dblthumb2:

Definitely cool little cars.

 

[LatinFG2]

Excellent work!