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

**RaskyR1** · 01-11-2012, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by CT3

Nice work, the truck looks good. That scotch guard fabric protectant is on my list to buy.

Thanks! Comment from A member on AG...

Originally Posted by toycar18

You can buy Scotchgard and better protectors in bulk at carpet cleaning distributor that are cheaper and work better. Instead of buying a consumer version which is way over-priced. Jon-Don Protectors Many dilute with water so you get much more product.

Originally Posted by rzatch

The truck looks great. It looks like your using a LC backing plate with the MF pads what speed were you using? And did you use any water misting?

Thanks! Not sure what BP Justin was using but I was using the Meguiar`s BP. No water misting...

Originally Posted by sc_S13

Does the Scotch protectant have any smell? If it`s pleasant, I`ll have to try that out!

It smells very strong, almost glue like and you will want to use it in a well ventilated area. It was aired out by the morning though.

Originally Posted by Rocket

Nice job. The truck turned out great. Did you use an air brush to apply Opti-Coat anywhere?

Thanks! No air brush used on this job.

Originally Posted by embolism

6cc?!

you`re kidding!

Nope, 6-8cc is about average for me. Keep in mind we did not do the glass or wheels on this one.

Originally Posted by mjlinane

That`s why I asked and glad I did. I thought I might be using too much (10ml on a med/full size sedan).

Thanks Rasky.

When I first started using it I was averaging about 10cc as well.

Originally Posted by wendell jarvis

Hey Chad congrads on the extra help and as always your details always come out Rockin !! Hey, I noticed in one of the pics when you were applying Opti,looked like you were using the block and suede or felt from C-quartz verses the foam applicator.....any particular reason?

Thanks Wendell!

I`ve been using the CarPro applicator for a while now as it seem to work a lot better for my method of application. Less heavy areas and a more uniform application. It`s also better for getting close to edges.

Originally Posted by ZimRandy

Nice work Chad. I`d love to visit and watch the Opti Coat application sometime.

Randy

Thanks Randy! I`ll have to let you know when the next job comes in. It`s really not hard and I`m sure if you give it a try you will have no issues. You can allows check out my Youtube video too

**rzatch** · 01-11-2012, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

Thanks! Not sure what BP Justin was using but I was using the Meguiar`s BP. No water misting...

Thanks Rasky I was basing it off of the color, just a guess. I`ve only used the OPT MF disk once and am still trying to figure out what speed or range is best. I found around 4 to be good but that was only on the one car.

**tropicsteve** · 01-11-2012, 12:15 PM

very nice, nothing like a clean, shiny truck to turn a few heads in the working world.

**BIOLINK** · 01-11-2012, 05:12 PM

Solid work! As luck would have it i have a black tacoma this weekend i plan to opti coat. I am glag to see it work well on the truck. One question, did you find the paint to be soft and and/or easy to correct?

**Reality33** · 01-11-2012, 05:23 PM

Really nice outcome Chad! Beautiful color on that truck and the polish / opti guard really give it that nice glassy look!

**RaskyR1** · 01-11-2012, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by TID10

Solid work! As luck would have it i have a black tacoma this weekend i plan to opti coat. I am glag to see it work well on the truck. One question, did you find the paint to be soft and and/or easy to correct?

I`d say It was probably on the soft to medium side. We were able to get out the light marring with 1 pass on most areas, but a few needed 2. Definitely not as soft as my Acura paint.

**holland_patrick** · 01-11-2012, 05:27 PM

Looks like you did a really nice job on it.

**AutoHealer** · 01-11-2012, 06:33 PM

I have tried that scotch guard aerosol version before, and its very smelly, definitely use it in a well ventilated area. However, scotchguard is available in professional cleaning supply stores in concentrated gallon containers, you can then mix it in a spray bottle, and there is no unpleasant smell, but it will leave the fabric more damp than the aerosol. The gallon containers were expensive last I checked.

**rider9195** · 01-11-2012, 06:35 PM

Looking good as usual. It is always good to have a partner that loves detailing just as much and is willing to help out. Makes the detail much more fun and enjoyable.