2005 Toyota Prerunner - #6 & #26

[russell336]

Here are some shots of a Toyota Prerunner I detailed this weekend. Total Time spent on this was about 6 hours.
It is a very new car and didn't have any real flaws in it. Most of my time was spent on the front getting rid of the bugs!
Steps:
1 - Washed with Gold Class
2 - Paint was relatively smooth so I just used Clay where it was needed
3 - ScratchX on Front to remove all bug residue and etching
4 - #6 applied with PC and Hand where needed.
5 - #26 applied by hand
6 - Hot Shine Tire Coating (aerosol version)
7 - Trim Detailer applied to mirrors, handles and other various parts of the vehicle
8 - Vacuum and wipe down of interior

Results:








THis is the first time I have ever used #6 and I thought it did a good job. The paint felt and looked very clean which is what a cleaner wax is suppose to do, right? But how much protection does this offer?
Also, Was it a waste of time following #6 with #26?

Thanks,

[Dee]

2005 Toyota Prerunner - #6 & #26

Awesome Job on the PreRunner
I have a 04' 4-Runner and I can't get the bug and tar residue off of the front bumper.
Can you explain what you did to get that off with Scratch-X.
I do have Scratch-X, but I haven't had much luck with it.

Dee

[russell336]

I just applied it on a applicator pad and worked it in until all residue and etching was gone. I just work a small section at a time until I am pleased with the results.Sometimes it takes more than one attempt.
In my experience, I know that if the bugs are left for a long period of time, they are harder to remove and that sometimes all the etching cannot be totally removed but it can be reduced so it is barley visible.

[Vandelete]

the color is just beautiful ...very nice job!!!