OGauge4Me
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- Jul 23, 2008
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I purchase the Tacoma on August 5 and promptly went on vacation August 6th. We did not return until August 18. The Toyota color is Black Sand Pearl, a very striking black.
Projects and rain stopped me from doing a full detail until this weekend.
Since the car is new and there were no scratches I decided to just jewel the paint, apply a sealant and apply wax. A pretty straight forward detail. Below is the process used.
Wash with Z7
Claybar with Megs over the counter kit
Polish with a PC set on 6 and using Menz POR85RD on a blue pad.
IPA Wipe down
2 coats of Z2P about 2 hours apart.
2 coats of Fuzion 13 hours apart.
Total time spent was around 13 hours.
This first pic is my attempt to show the metal flakes in the paint. IMO Toyota has really takes a stock metal flake paint to a new level. When you look at the flakes there appears to be 3 to 4 different colors but I believe that is just the way the light refracts off of the paint and back to your eye.
Here are some pics in full sunlight.
These pics are in the shade.
Overall I am very happy with the outcome and finished look. Fuzion is truly a magnificent wax. When you apply the second coat you can really see the paint pop. The depth increasers tremendously.
Projects and rain stopped me from doing a full detail until this weekend.
Since the car is new and there were no scratches I decided to just jewel the paint, apply a sealant and apply wax. A pretty straight forward detail. Below is the process used.
Wash with Z7
Claybar with Megs over the counter kit
Polish with a PC set on 6 and using Menz POR85RD on a blue pad.
IPA Wipe down
2 coats of Z2P about 2 hours apart.
2 coats of Fuzion 13 hours apart.
Total time spent was around 13 hours.
This first pic is my attempt to show the metal flakes in the paint. IMO Toyota has really takes a stock metal flake paint to a new level. When you look at the flakes there appears to be 3 to 4 different colors but I believe that is just the way the light refracts off of the paint and back to your eye.
Here are some pics in full sunlight.
These pics are in the shade.
Overall I am very happy with the outcome and finished look. Fuzion is truly a magnificent wax. When you apply the second coat you can really see the paint pop. The depth increasers tremendously.
