Detailed our 1997 RAV-4 (4dr) today..

[abe lincoln]

I spent about 5 hrs on our 97 Toyota RAV-4 today. Started out with the PC using a yellow pad and #9 SMR. After one coat of that, I went straight to wax (Meguiar's Deep Crystal system wax). Not bad for minimal product use. I also used Eagle One tire wet on the tires and wheel wells, Meguiar's Trim Detailer on the lower cladding, and Stoner's IG outside / Fabrik Clearvision inside.



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Unfortunately I can't get my Stealth to look like this, I think it mainly has to do with the fact that the Stealth doesn't have a clearcoat and the paint is getting pretty thin. Any advice on non-clearcoated cars?

 

[SVR]

Why use trim detailer when baby oil or saddle soap will do a much better job. Meguiars tyre gel is also good for re blackening the exterior plastic bits as well. That's all i use the gel for.

Meguiars make excellent professional products but they are not the best and make products that you do not need such as the trim detailer.

 

[abe lincoln]

Saddle soap? Where can I get it?

 

[shaf]

Saddle soap? Where can I get it?

At horse and saddle shops. It really is supposed to be for leather saddles.... sure maybe it works, but IIRC it's pretty alkaline stuff and I personally wouldn't try this when there are other purpose-made products available. Try a search on "saddle soap" to see what the folks say... *shrug*