Recent content by kpinks

I have a dark blue 2018 Toyota Tacoma and decided to try and get rid of the swirl marks and fine scratches. First I washed and dried, then applied Meguiars ScratchX by hand. Next I used the Meguiars Ultimate polish and finally a coat of wax, all by hand. I notice in the sun that there are still...

Hello, I have a Toyota Tacoma truck which I am really picky about. Yesterday I noticed that some of the interior plastic has scuff marks on it. I know it is probably impossible to remove these marks, but is there anything that can be done to minimize the scuff appearance? Thanks in advance Kev

Hello, I am fairly new at this forum! I have a 2009 Metallic Silver Toyota Tacoma pick-up. I noticed that there are a few chips on the front wheel fenders, front bumper (plastic) and a couple on the hood. The sliver paint chips show black, does this mean the paint chip has gone as deep as the...

Hello, I noticed bird poop on my truck yesterday. I carefully wiped it off, but now I noticed a small blemish on the paint. What is the best way to get rid of this blemish other than using a buffer? Thanks Kev

You know that most stereos, radios in cars have that plastic glass window. Well, I would like to remove some fine hair scratches from the plastic....any ideas what to use for this? I tried using one product on my speedometer and tacometer windows and it put in more scratches? Thx Kev

Has anyone used any of these products? Are they worth trying? Buffing Compounds Thx Kev

Hello, last August I bought a brand new 2009 Toyota Tacoma. The paint obviously is in very good shape. I just bought a PC 7424XP DA polisher. I am a little nervous about using the polisher on the truck, as I am worried I may get swirl marks? I am reading as much info as I can to fully understand...

Hey guys, I just ordered a PC 7424XP polisher, now I have a few questions: 1. What kind of polish should I use? 2. I have a Toyota Tacoma truck, which has plastic panels over the wheels,can I use the polisher on those panels even if they are plastic? If so, do I need a special pad for that...

I am considering buying a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher. I am not sure what polishing pads to buy for this. Can I get the quilted "foam" pads for this machine? I have attached a pic of the pad. Also are there any tips and tricks or guidelines for the 7424XP polisher, that may tell me a bit more...

Just wondering, I notice that most cars, trucks that are a few years old, have the paint chipped off the wiper arms. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening? Probably a stupid question Thx Kev

Hello, I am trying to find the right set of sport wheels for my Toyota truck, any idea where I might try looking? Thx Kev

Is there anything one can use to remove wax in small paint chips. The spots now stick out like a sore thumb as the wax is white and the car is black. Thx

Hello, I am fairly new to this group. I have a 2009 Toyota Tacoma with a hood deflector. When I wash it, water obviously gets under the hood deflector. Any tips on how to dry off the water bubbles under the hood deflector. The deflector is fairly close to the top of the hood. Thx