About to detail my new 4Runner!

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TRunne4

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Just got this 04 4Runner with minor swirls and am getting an order ready so I can make this baby shine.



I need some comments and recommendations.



To Buy:

1. Klasse AIO and SG. Do I need to get a wax as well for the last coat? Maybe P21S after the SG? I want to achieve the best shine possible.

I should also mention that I will probably apply the Klasse by hand or with my orbital buffer that i got years ago from Home Cheapo. Should I just go for a PC?



2. MF Towels - What are the best wax/polish/glaze removing towels? Best drying towels? I am thinking the waffle weave by Sonus might be my choice for drying. Or Big Blue III?



3. Sonus Leather cleaner and conditioner.



4. Sonus Total Eclipse for vinyl dash.



I already have the Meg's clay bar and spray to clean before waxing, good car soap, wheel cleaner and tire shine.



What do you think? Is there anything else I need?
 

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I personally like Zaino Z10 leather conditioner and Meguiars Quick Interior Detailer but no, you don't have to lay a wax down. The KAIO is a sealant.
 
The orbital will not help any with the swirls. Depending on how bad they are you'll need a PC or UDM and a dedicated polish and the orange pad. Polish out the swirls first then follow with the AIO on a white pad to clean the polish residue. Follow that with SG by hand (see application guides). You should ge good. If you put a carnuba over SG, future coats of SG will not adhere.



You can make a spritz with 25% SG and 75% distilled water. This is a good touchup after a wash.



My 07 tacoma has this system and has been well protected in Houston and South Louisiana summer and winter (mostly love bugs road haze, no salt).
 
You will get mixed results on here, depending on people's preference, for SG. Personally, I don't see any real need for it unless you're going to a show (in order to hide any micro scratches you might have missed our couldn't get out). Other than that, just use a good wax after KAIO to give another coat of protection. Even though KAIO is a sealant, I would still put a coat of wax on for added protection. It takes about 15 minutes and can only help.
 
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