So not only is this truck my first job of 2012, but it’s also the first of many detail collaborations to come with my friend and fellow detailer, Justin (Phishy4). It’s been a long time since I’ve worked alongside another detailer and I must say it was nice banging out a car in half the time it normally takes, leaving more time to relax on the weekends. The owner, a client of Justin’s, recently purchased this new Taco and almost went with one of those dealer applied interior and exterior protection packages until Justin informed him he be paying for an overpriced wax and fabric protectant. After explaining the differences between the dealer applied junk and Opti-Coat the owner was sold and we scheduled the vehicle shortly after he took delivery. The truck had arrived fairly clean but it was apparent that there was some light wash induced marring and that it would need a good 1-step polish to get her looking the way she should. I did my best to capture the wash induced marring but you know how it goes with light colored metallic. Process: Wash – ONR Wheels/tires – OPC and various brushes Clay – Blackfire clay and ONR as lube Paint correction – Optimum Polish II via GG6 and 5” Optimum MF polishing pads Glass – Meguiar’s D120 Chrome – Mothers Chrome polish Tire dressing – Meguiar’s Hyper Dressing Opti-Coat applied to all paint & trim Scotch Guard Fabric Protectant applied to carpets, matts, and seats Before paint condition Cropped section of the above helps see the defects a little better, they were a lot worse than the pics show Justin working away on the roof Doing the tight areas with a 3” MF pad Applying Scotch Guard Me applying the Opti-Coat…Justin followed behind to make sure all high spots were leveled out. After pics Thanks for looking, Rasky
Wow, that looks nice. Gonna have to try that Opti Coat soon. How do you like the Opt Polish II, Chad?
Thanks Ken. I've been pretty impressed with it so far, great gloss and it seems to work pretty well with the MF pads too. It's not the easiest to remove though and I mainly just use it on Opti-Coat jobs since it saves so much time on the prep.
Great work Chad, truck looks awesome. Do you like the Optimum MF pads/Polish II combo before Opti-Coat b/c you don't have to wipe down with IPA before the Opti-Coat? -Kody-
Nice job Chad and Justin, I actually like that color a lot on that particular truck. It's definitely nice being able to work with someone you know and trust. Things get done in half the time and it really breaks up the monotony sometimes.
ss Thanks Marcus! Thanks Kody! That's exactly why I like that combo! I think I like the new Hyper Spray a little more at this point but I only had one small bottle and it would have been a pain to keep passing it back an forth. Both polishes leave a very nice crisp finish though...my only dislike is the extra effort it take to wipe off (spoiled by D300/M205) Thanks Mike!
Chad - She's Beautiful ! And the only Tacoma Truck that looks that nice ! You guys are a force to be reckoned with up there in Minn-e-so-ta ! Thanks for the excellent write up and pics ! Dan F
