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[solohikr]

This is my first post and I am getting excited about detailing my Toyota Tacoma the RIGHT way after reading this forum. In addition to getting excited I am also very confused. please advise;

2007 Toyota Tacoma

Paint is in good shape

clay barred only once and waxed with TW ice

I would like to have that deep show car shine, the truck is radient red.

Please advise on the steps and products.

1. wash

2. clay bar

3. ?

4. ?

5. ?

and product recomendation. I would like to use consumer products that I can find at autozone, advance auto, wal-mart etc.

I am eagerly waiting to be schooled.

thanks in advance

[solohikr]

Geez!! tough crowd, makes a guy feel all warm and welcome.

[BigAl3]

after you`ve washed and clayed, pick up both these and they can be used by hand and/or D/A (use the swirlx first as it`s less aggressive and if that doesn`t work out (you may have to do a few passes so don`t give up), step up to the ultimate compound)...



http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/imagesEdp/p93566z.jpg

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/imagesEdp/p93565z.jpg



http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/TargetKit_2.jpg



for your LSP, there`s the nxt 2.0, which can be had in the show car shine gift set (it`s a gift set from Christmas) that target has on clearance for around $5-$10 (the nxt 2.0 alone sells for over $15 and you get a few other products as well) if they still have them (you can call and ask if they still have them and here`s the item/product number (096120006). otherwise, walmart has the nxt 2.0 and you can pick it up along with both the swirlx and ultimate compound at the same time...



btw... :welcome

[BigAl3]

here are a few other OTC options that can be found at pepboys, walmart, target, AZ, etc...



http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/1367/G7016_GCLiquidWax.jpghttp://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/1367/G7014J_GCPasteWax.jpg

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/product/images/20016_20011.jpg



if you have a carqest near you, they should have the Duragloss line up :bigups



http://www.duragloss.com/products/DG_0901.jpghttp://www.duragloss.com/products/DG_0105_Product.jpghttp://www.duragloss.com/products/DG_0951.jpghttp://www.duragloss.com/products/DG_0921.jpg



p.s. i would highly recommend picking up a PC and some pads (every detailer/enthusiast should have one IMO), it will give you better results and your arms will thank you later...

http://www.detailedimage.com/products/auto/331_1_m_2.jpg



Car Detailing videos - How to detail, polish and wax your Car (http://paintcarendetailing.com/video.html)

[solohikr]

thanks! thats a great starting direction.