Gurge
03-28-2016, 11:08 AM
Recently was contacted by a new client interested in improving the condition of his 2015 Toyota Tacoma. He brought it by the shop for an evaluation and I found the paint was really not looking its best. The truck was red with widespread swirl marks and for my seinfeld fans out there "a pinkish hue". It was only a year old so I had the feeling the dealer trashed this paint before the owner every had the chance to pamper it (owner was taking care of it since taking delivery).
We discussed the expectations and the budget then agreed to a 2 step paint correction with sealant. The expectation was big improvement without 100% full correction.
Just to be clear - I`m not claiming this is a full correction! There are definitely some leftovers. However, for the budget I think I did pretty well and therefore I`m sharing the results.
When the truck arrived I knocked the usual prep routine:
Wheels cleaned with Shine Supply "Cool Guy"
Tires & wheel wells scrubbed with Shine Supply "Wise Guy)
Vehicle was washed with Optimum "No Rinse" car wash solution
Decontaminated with CarPro TRIX (to remove rust blooms, road tar, and any existing wax or sealant)
This was followed up with the Optimum Opti-Clay towel (medium) with ONR as clay lube, then dried with a waffle weave towel.
First things first - this truck has a lot of trim to cover! So I got busy with the masking tape skills
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112218%20Copy_zpsson46wte.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112218%20Copy_zpsson46wte.jpg.html)
Started looking over the paint and was reminded of the mess. Brutal!
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111941%20Copy_zpspvwjgndy.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111941%20Copy_zpspvwjgndy.jpg.html)
Did some test spots and settled on the following for my paint correction process
Griots Boss / Griots GG6 / Porter Cable 7424xp (6, 5, and 3 inch pads respectively)
Shine Supply "Classic Cut" + Megs MF Cutting Pads
Optimum "Hyper Polish" + Lake Country white pads
Results as follows
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180203%20Copy_zpsqsbxglvw.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180203%20Copy_zpsqsbxglvw.jpg.html)
Close up on the hood.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112000%20Copy_zpsymqdduqm.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112000%20Copy_zpsymqdduqm.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180240%20Copy_zpsjzfic39y.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180240%20Copy_zpsjzfic39y.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112007%20Copy_zpsberxcvcx.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112007%20Copy_zpsberxcvcx.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180249%20Copy_zpsiucppsxk.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180249%20Copy_zpsiucppsxk.jpg.html)
Over by the gas tank
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112037%20Copy_zpszajdbkm8.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112037%20Copy_zpszajdbkm8.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180412_001%20Copy_zps60gt7jmb.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180412_001%20Copy_zps60gt7jmb.jpg.html)
Tailgate
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_115602%20Copy_zpsykowlhkz.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_115602%20Copy_zpsykowlhkz.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1212020%20Copy_zpsk0u453wl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1212020%20Copy_zpsk0u453wl.jpg.html)
Front fender
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111953%20Copy_zpssxkikkwl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111953%20Copy_zpssxkikkwl.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180216%20Copy_zpscomawu0j.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180216%20Copy_zpscomawu0j.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111932%20Copy_zpsubpflqj8.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111932%20Copy_zpsubpflqj8.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180151_001%20Copy_zpssb1whcw3.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180151_001%20Copy_zpssb1whcw3.jpg.html)
After the correction work was wrapped up we applied
Shine Supply "Decked Out" at 1:1 for tires and wheel wells
Shine Supply "Classy Chassis" for all exposed suspension components and frame
Shine Supply "Trim Shield" for all exterior trim and tonneau cover
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_172844_001%20Copy_zpsu44pvtkt.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_172844_001%20Copy_zpsu44pvtkt.jpg.html)
Paint & glass was protected with Optimum Opti-Seal
Glory Shots
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180432%20Copy_zpsrjbzzzd5.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180432%20Copy_zpsrjbzzzd5.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180450%20Copy_zpsjy20rmpa.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180450%20Copy_zpsjy20rmpa.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180524%20Copy_zpsed12ti3y.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180524%20Copy_zpsed12ti3y.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1805120%20Copy_zps3zamhwih.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1805120%20Copy_zps3zamhwih.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180529%20Copy_zpsr3rma2xl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180529%20Copy_zpsr3rma2xl.jpg.html)
It all goes down here at the Home of the Swirl free finish in West Babylon, NY
www.MrSparkleDetailing.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Sparkle-Detailing-Inc-390711084353956/
Instagram @MrSparkleDetailing
https://www.instagram.com/mrsparkledetailing/
We discussed the expectations and the budget then agreed to a 2 step paint correction with sealant. The expectation was big improvement without 100% full correction.
Just to be clear - I`m not claiming this is a full correction! There are definitely some leftovers. However, for the budget I think I did pretty well and therefore I`m sharing the results.
When the truck arrived I knocked the usual prep routine:
Wheels cleaned with Shine Supply "Cool Guy"
Tires & wheel wells scrubbed with Shine Supply "Wise Guy)
Vehicle was washed with Optimum "No Rinse" car wash solution
Decontaminated with CarPro TRIX (to remove rust blooms, road tar, and any existing wax or sealant)
This was followed up with the Optimum Opti-Clay towel (medium) with ONR as clay lube, then dried with a waffle weave towel.
First things first - this truck has a lot of trim to cover! So I got busy with the masking tape skills
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112218%20Copy_zpsson46wte.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112218%20Copy_zpsson46wte.jpg.html)
Started looking over the paint and was reminded of the mess. Brutal!
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111941%20Copy_zpspvwjgndy.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111941%20Copy_zpspvwjgndy.jpg.html)
Did some test spots and settled on the following for my paint correction process
Griots Boss / Griots GG6 / Porter Cable 7424xp (6, 5, and 3 inch pads respectively)
Shine Supply "Classic Cut" + Megs MF Cutting Pads
Optimum "Hyper Polish" + Lake Country white pads
Results as follows
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180203%20Copy_zpsqsbxglvw.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180203%20Copy_zpsqsbxglvw.jpg.html)
Close up on the hood.
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112000%20Copy_zpsymqdduqm.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112000%20Copy_zpsymqdduqm.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180240%20Copy_zpsjzfic39y.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180240%20Copy_zpsjzfic39y.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112007%20Copy_zpsberxcvcx.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112007%20Copy_zpsberxcvcx.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180249%20Copy_zpsiucppsxk.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180249%20Copy_zpsiucppsxk.jpg.html)
Over by the gas tank
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112037%20Copy_zpszajdbkm8.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_112037%20Copy_zpszajdbkm8.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180412_001%20Copy_zps60gt7jmb.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180412_001%20Copy_zps60gt7jmb.jpg.html)
Tailgate
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_115602%20Copy_zpsykowlhkz.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_115602%20Copy_zpsykowlhkz.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1212020%20Copy_zpsk0u453wl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1212020%20Copy_zpsk0u453wl.jpg.html)
Front fender
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111953%20Copy_zpssxkikkwl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111953%20Copy_zpssxkikkwl.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180216%20Copy_zpscomawu0j.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180216%20Copy_zpscomawu0j.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111932%20Copy_zpsubpflqj8.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_111932%20Copy_zpsubpflqj8.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180151_001%20Copy_zpssb1whcw3.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180151_001%20Copy_zpssb1whcw3.jpg.html)
After the correction work was wrapped up we applied
Shine Supply "Decked Out" at 1:1 for tires and wheel wells
Shine Supply "Classy Chassis" for all exposed suspension components and frame
Shine Supply "Trim Shield" for all exterior trim and tonneau cover
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_172844_001%20Copy_zpsu44pvtkt.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_172844_001%20Copy_zpsu44pvtkt.jpg.html)
Paint & glass was protected with Optimum Opti-Seal
Glory Shots
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180432%20Copy_zpsrjbzzzd5.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180432%20Copy_zpsrjbzzzd5.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180450%20Copy_zpsjy20rmpa.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180450%20Copy_zpsjy20rmpa.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180524%20Copy_zpsed12ti3y.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180524%20Copy_zpsed12ti3y.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1805120%20Copy_zps3zamhwih.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_1805120%20Copy_zps3zamhwih.jpg.html)
http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q688/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180529%20Copy_zpsr3rma2xl.jpg (http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Mr_Sparkle_Detailing/media/Client%20Gallery/20160326_180529%20Copy_zpsr3rma2xl.jpg.html)
It all goes down here at the Home of the Swirl free finish in West Babylon, NY
www.MrSparkleDetailing.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Sparkle-Detailing-Inc-390711084353956/
Instagram @MrSparkleDetailing
https://www.instagram.com/mrsparkledetailing/