Rasky’s Auto Detailing: 2012 Tacoma, Polish & Opti-Coat

[RaskyR1]

So not only is this truck my first job of 2012, but it’s also the first of many detail collaborations to come with my friend and fellow detailer, Justin (Phishy4). It’s been a long time since I’ve worked alongside another detailer and I must say it was nice banging out a car in half the time it normally takes, leaving more time to relax on the weekends.



The owner, a client of Justin’s, recently purchased this new Taco and almost went with one of those dealer applied interior and exterior protection packages until Justin informed him he be paying for an overpriced wax and fabric protectant. After explaining the differences between the dealer applied junk and Opti-Coat the owner was sold and we scheduled the vehicle shortly after he took delivery.



The truck had arrived fairly clean but it was apparent that there was some light wash induced marring and that it would need a good 1-step polish to get her looking the way she should. I did my best to capture the wash induced marring but you know how it goes with light colored metallic. ;)





Process:



Wash – ONR

Wheels/tires – OPC and various brushes

Clay – Blackfire clay and ONR as lube

Paint correction – Optimum Polish II via GG6 and 5” Optimum MF polishing pads

Glass – Meguiar’s D120

Chrome – Mothers Chrome polish

Tire dressing – Meguiar’s Hyper Dressing

Opti-Coat applied to all paint & trim

Scotch Guard Fabric Protectant applied to carpets, matts, and seats





Before paint condition

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6259.jpg





Cropped section of the above helps see the defects a little better, they were a lot worse than the pics show

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6259-1.jpg



Justin working away on the roof

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6262.jpg



Doing the tight areas with a 3” MF pad

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6265.jpg



Applying Scotch Guard

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6268.jpg



Me applying the Opti-Coat…Justin followed behind to make sure all high spots were leveled out.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6267.jpg



After pics

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120107-_MG_6274.jpg



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http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i288/Raskyr1/2012%20Tacoma/20120108-_MG_6281.jpg





Thanks for looking, :)

Rasky

[David Fermani]

Now that`s a protection detail. Nice interception from the dealer too. Great work.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Eww, theres.... *stuff* on the ground there :lol:



(I shouldn`t talk, we`re getting snow on Thursday/Friday :o)



Excellent work, guys! That`s how a new vehicle prep should be!

[Scottwax]

Ah yes, the super high Opti-Coat gloss! :)

[MarcHarris]

OH YES! Two-man-detailing in MN now?!?! The world isn`t ready...



It sure can be nice, especially when applying Opti-coat or polishing larger vehicles... like a TRUCK :D



Great work as expected and I`m sure the owner is going to love this beauty and the ridiculous protection that Opti-coat will give.

[maxepr1]

Looks good guy`s! Chad you still spraying for detailed areas?(i.e.. door handles and front grills)

[RaskyR1]

Now that`s a protection detail. Nice interception from the dealer too. Great work.



Thanks David!




Eww, theres.... *stuff* on the ground there :lol:



(I shouldn`t talk, we`re getting snow on Thursday/Friday :o)



Excellent work, guys! That`s how a new vehicle prep should be!



LOL, I`ll take that small amount of white stuff any day over what we had last year! ;)




Ah yes, the super high Opti-Coat gloss! :)



I do love that glassy look it gives! :)




OH YES! Two-man-detailing in MN now?!?! The world isn`t ready...



It sure can be nice, especially when applying Opti-coat or polishing larger vehicles... like a TRUCK :D



Great work as expected and I`m sure the owner is going to love this beauty and the ridiculous protection that Opti-coat will give.



LOL, Thanks Marc! Definitely a welcome change! ;)








Looks good guy`s! Chad you still spraying for detailed areas?(i.e.. door handles and front grills)



Thanks bro! No spraying on this one as we could hit everything we needed to with the applicator. ;)

[tssdetailing]

what were you using to apply the OC? it looked like a clay bar wrapped in one of those little towels optometrist give away.

[Barry Theal]

Great write up Rasky

[gmblack3]

Great work Chad and Justin!

[Greg Gellas]

:rockon: Great job guys! Amazing work. It really looks amazing!

[RaskyR1]

Thanks Guys! :thx




what were you using to apply the OC? it looked like a clay bar wrapped in one of those little towels optometrist give away.



It`s the CarPro foam block wrapped in a CarPro micro suede applicator...works a lot better than foam IMO. :xyxthumbs

[tssdetailing]

Thanks for the info. I agree, the foam applicator is not the best. I have a little microfiber sponge that does a nice job. Still have to level it out, but sometimes I can just flip it over on the fly and knock something down.

[KC@detailien]

i need sunglasses...too glaring indeed

keep it up

[someidiot]

That truck looks awesome!



You allude to it being difficult capturing defects on a color like that. Both of my cars are dark gray metallics like that. Is there any lighting you have found that works best for seeing the defects during polishing?