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    2008 Toyota Camry Solara, 19k miles.

    Client wanted the paint washed and sealed and just a basic interior cleaning.

    Only took a couple hours on a nice Sunday.

    Some befores:








    I started off by pressure washing all the wheels, tires, and wells.

    I then cleaned them with All Purpose Cleaner and various brushes, then foamed with Deep Crystal Car Wash , agitated again, and pressure washed off.








    After cleaning the wheels, tires, and wells I pressure washed the exterior.








    I loaded 4oz of Super Soap and 3oz of NXT Generation Car Wash in my foam gun and topped with water.

    I filled up a five gallon bucket with water, placed a grit guard in there, and added 2oz SS, I also used a Meguiars wash mitt.

    The bugs on the mirrors and front end were pressure washed off, then cleaned off with a bug sponge and soap solution.

    I started by foaming one section at a time, agitating with my wash mitt, then pressure washed the soap off. I also cleaned off my wash mitt in my soap bucket after each section.









    At the end of the wash I gave the car one final pressure wash to make sure all soap was rinsed off the car and out of the cracks and crevices.




    After drying the car, I lightly clayed it with some Detailing Clay (Mild) and Last Touch Spray Detailer at 1:1.

    I then applied some #20 - Polymer Sealant with a yellow foam applicator pad.

    Tires and fender wells were dressed with Hyper-Dressing at 2:1.

    The wheels were sealed with #135 - Synthetic Spray Detailer.

    All glass was cleaned inside and out with Glass Cleaner Concentrate 10:1 and cotton and terry towels.

    The interior was given a dry brush and vac, followed by an application of Quik Interior Detailer to all hard surfaces and leather.

    The door and trunk jambs were wiped out with Last Touch Spray Detailer .























    Nick
    Tucker's Detailing Services
    815-954-0773
    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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    Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara



    Love the pics
    Mike Pennington
    Director of Global Training, Events and Consumer Relations
    Meguiar's, Inc.
    800-854-8073
    mpennington@meguiars.com

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    • #3
      Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

      The Toyota looks very good. The paint really pops. Great work as always, Nick.

      I see the car is from Indiana. Are you taking away some of Tracy's business? LOL. Just kidding.
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #4
        Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

        Looks fantastc as always! I really have to try some of this M20 btu I have too much stuff on hand right now. I have to use some stuff up first.

        Why did you choose to apply M20 by hand instead of by machine this time?
        Tedrow's Detailing
        845-642-1698
        Treat Yourself to that New Car Feeling

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        • #5
          Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

          Nice work Nick......i can't wait till i get my faom gun

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          • #6
            Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

            Thanks guys.
            Nick
            Tucker's Detailing Services
            815-954-0773
            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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            • #7
              Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

              Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
              Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
              I see the car is from Indiana. Are you taking away some of Tracy's business? LOL. Just kidding.
              I had to look at the plate again when you mentioned that. The "45" decal in bottom right of the plate is Indiana's way of marking the vehicle as being from Lake County which is about 30 minutes from Tuck's place in New Lenox, IL. Tracy is about an hour and a half south of Lake County in Lafayette / Tippecanoe County.

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              • #8
                Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

                Client works only a couple miles from my home on Sundays.

                I had from 8am -3pm to do this job.
                Nick
                Tucker's Detailing Services
                815-954-0773
                2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                • #9
                  Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

                  Never saw that model before. Looks great on the afters, Nick. Quality work indeed.

                  ps: Never saw you use a PW before.
                  Learning new things everyday

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                  • #10
                    Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

                    Originally posted by Tuck91 View Post
                    2008 Toyota Camry Solara, 19k miles.

                    .

                    Nick,
                    I have an upcoming "convertible" job on a mustang. Did you just use "standard" car soap for the top? Do you use anything to treat the material after?

                    Car looks fantastic BTW.

                    Thanks
                    Don
                    "In the game of life, I have no need for tickets on the 50-yard line, I brought my shoes, I came to play." unknown

                    http://www.facebook.com/pages/OC-Det...7770507?v=wall

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                    • #11
                      Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

                      Nice job Nick. Car looks great.
                      Jesse

                      2009-2014 Meguiar's/Car Crazy SEMA Team
                      www.ShineTechAutoDetail.com
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                      • #12
                        Re: 2008 Toyota Camry Solara

                        Thanks everyone.

                        Don, I just scrubbed the top with soap and water. It was in good shape to begin with.
                        Nick
                        Tucker's Detailing Services
                        815-954-0773
                        2012 Ford Transit Connect

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