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    First real cleaning job in years

    I decided to get my truck, (2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner) looking good after years of neglect. I have cleaned out all the junk inside and have the inside and outside trim almost all detailed. Now it is time to get started on the paint.
    I have some pretty bad water spots and some light scratches that I would like to remove. Along with the light haze that is in the paint.
    My plan of attack is, clay bar, Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound, #7, and then either Gold Class paste wax, or Hi-Tech liquid yellow wax. (Please advise on which wax.)
    All comments or suggestions are welcome. I would like to use what I have. I also have #2 Fine cut cleaner. However, I will be doing this all by hand. (No Polisher yet)
    Here are a few pictures. The paint is really a dark green metallic, sorry about the lighting.

    [IMG]http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/27113



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    Re: First real cleaning job in years

    Sorry trying to post images

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    • #3
      Re: First real cleaning job in years

      Try this thread: How to place an image in your messages

      I see they're already in the gallery, so by following the directions in the above thread, pics should come out like this:

      Shane
      1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

      If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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      • #4
        Re: First real cleaning job in years

        Thanks Shane I just got a Photobucket account too.

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          Re: First real cleaning job in years

          there are the pics







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            Re: First real cleaning job in years

            Originally posted by ricks778 View Post
            My plan of attack is, clay bar, Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound, #7, and then either Gold Class paste wax, or Hi-Tech liquid yellow wax. (Please advise on which wax.)
            All comments or suggestions are welcome. I would like to use what I have. I also have #2 Fine cut cleaner. However, I will be doing this all by hand. (No Polisher yet)
            ricks778, I would get hold of some microfiber applicator pads to apply your cleaners with, as this will give the product more bite.

            I have tried both of these cleaners (#2, and Ultimate Compound), and my gut feeling is that #2 is going to be the stronger of the two. Course, it wouldn't hurt to come back with an application of UC, with a Hi-Tech sponge applicator, for the final pass as UC probably has the better gloss of the two. Just be sure to remove UC with a microfiber towel, as UC tends to smear if removed with a terry towel.

            I've tried both waxes, and I think you'll like #26 (I'm presuming that's what you are referring to as the yellow wax) the best.

            As for #7, I don't use a pure polish very much, but there is an art form to removing it correctly. Read my last post here for the best removal advice.

            Good luck to you!
            r. b.

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            • #7
              Re: First real cleaning job in years

              Thanks Rusty Bumper,
              I did pick up some Even Coat Microfiber pads,and I was think of getting a 4 pack of foam pads as well.
              and yes #27 wax is what I have.
              I used to have a black Volvo 760 that I used #7 on along with #20 Sealant and it used to turn out with a mirror finish.

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                Re: First real cleaning job in years

                Originally posted by ricks778 View Post
                I used to have a black Volvo 760 that I used #7 on along with #20 Sealant and it used to turn out with a mirror finish.
                I've heard good things about #20, but I have never owned a bottle of. Some have ranted about how good their finish looks with #26 - followed by #20.
                r. b.

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                  Re: First real cleaning job in years

                  Originally posted by Rusty Bumper View Post
                  I've heard good things about #20, but I have never owned a bottle of. Some have ranted about how good their finish looks with #26 - followed by #20.
                  well that was a long time ago 15 years or so and that bottle of #20 was half gone and seperated, so I tossed it. But if this turns out good I may get another bottle of #20, or #21. I also have a Black Infiniti FX35 to do when I'm done with my truck. The paint is in much better shape on it tho.

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                  • #10
                    Re: First real cleaning job in years

                    118 views and only 3 replies besides my own. I guess I need to work on my pics or something.

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                    • #11
                      Re: First real cleaning job in years

                      How about a pic or two of the whole truck?
                      Nick
                      Tucker's Detailing Services
                      815-954-0773
                      2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                      • #12
                        Re: First real cleaning job in years

                        Well, Rusty pretty much answered the questiosn, but I'm not as sure about #2 being stronger than UC. If he is right, and they end up close applied by hand, then I might consider having a bottle of something milder like SwirlX around in case it needs the follow-up, and for future use. You wouldnt want the strong products every time, and hopefully dont keep adding more defects that need removed.
                        2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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                          Re: First real cleaning job in years

                          Originally posted by Murr1525 View Post
                          Well, Rusty pretty much answered the questiosn, but I'm not as sure about #2 being stronger than UC.
                          It's been a while since I used #2, and I could be wrong about it being the better cleaner, but my initial experience with UC was somewhat disappointing.
                          r. b.

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                            Re: First real cleaning job in years

                            Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
                            How about a pic or two of the whole truck?
                            Here are a few pics of the whole truck.







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                              Re: First real cleaning job in years

                              I guess I better work on photo taking skills too

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