imported_harold
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I figured it was about time I tried my hand at something a little more challenging than my own three vehicles, which are all in pretty good shape now. I’ve been practicing on them for about 5 weekends… and it’s getting a little boring.
My neighbor Matt, who hangs drywall for a living, uses his ’98 Tacoma as a daily work truck. This poor vehicle was covered in mud blobs, over-spray and oxidation from three years of being parked at numerous job sites. It looked like a total loss and it will need re-painting and body work eventually due to all the dings, dents and deep scratches.
However, I saw it as a great way to try out my newly acquired Autopian skills on the paint and trim… I gave Matt a quick lesson in claying and in about an hour he got all the over-spray off. I followed behind him with the PC and SMR, next was Autoglym Resin and finally Autoglym Extra Gloss. I used Stoners Trim Shine on all the plastic and rubber, then EO on the tires.
It’s not quite ready for the concours, but not bad for an ‘ol work truck. :xyxthumbs
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My neighbor Matt, who hangs drywall for a living, uses his ’98 Tacoma as a daily work truck. This poor vehicle was covered in mud blobs, over-spray and oxidation from three years of being parked at numerous job sites. It looked like a total loss and it will need re-painting and body work eventually due to all the dings, dents and deep scratches.
However, I saw it as a great way to try out my newly acquired Autopian skills on the paint and trim… I gave Matt a quick lesson in claying and in about an hour he got all the over-spray off. I followed behind him with the PC and SMR, next was Autoglym Resin and finally Autoglym Extra Gloss. I used Stoners Trim Shine on all the plastic and rubber, then EO on the tires.
It’s not quite ready for the concours, but not bad for an ‘ol work truck. :xyxthumbs
More Pics Here...
Thanks guys...
and I really like the results I get with Autoglym. My local detail supply shop is a regional distributor for AG, so they have a great selection and decent prices. If Matt keeps it clean all week then I might give it a coat S100 this weekend just to see what happens.