The RED Tundra

[oejeffrey]

Over the past few weeks I have been detailing my RED Toyota Tundra by hand using the following plan of action

Wash
I am using Griots Garage Car Wash

Clay
I am using Mothers clay with Griots Garage speed Spray.

Megs # 7

NXT liquid wax
Applied with a foam applicator and then Griots Garage wax removal MF towels.

24 hours later NXT spray wax
Applied with a foam applicator and then removed with another Griots Garage wax removal MF towel


I am very pleased with the results as yes I am trying to show off here a bit.




This is a close up of the paint...well as close as I can get it anyway. I apoligise for the blur but I was being buzzed by some rather large horseflies and they were not very friendly !!!

The paint has some metallic chips in it ( I am guessing that is what they are anyway ) & I am happy with how the paint looks & feels.

I am getting the feeling though that there are better waxes out there for my RED Tundra. I am just about ready to pull the trigger on a higher end wax and was hoping for a little advice.
I was looking for something with good UV protection and something that will make that RED Tundra pop even more !!!
I was thinking about the high end Pinnacle but I am not the expert and just wanted a recommendation !! I am a nurse, want some medical advice I can talk to ya...car wax....well uhhh...I know I need some guidance here.

[Rsurfer]

You may get another 2-3% more gloss with a different wax/sealant, but it's all in the polishing. Get the paint swirl free and you will be amazed by the before and after.

[primo spaghetti]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

You may get another 2-3% more gloss with a different wax/sealant, but it's all in the polishing. Get the paint swirl free and you will be amazed by the before and after.

agreed.

meguiars is a great line of products, but there are other choices.

it does look to me like a little more polishing is required, then you will get that pop you are looking for.

i used the wolfgang twins on my wifes red highlander...holy S*%$ batman, it looked awesome!

[DaveT435]

Polishing by hand is rough!! A DA would make your life a lot easier. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes.

[Detail-Impressions]

Originally Posted by DaveT435

Polishing by hand is rough!! A DA would make your life a lot easier. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes.

I have detailed a black Tundra just like yours, it's one massive truck! Took me 10 hours with a DA. I would not take on that truck with out a DA.
Just sharing my experience.

[oejeffrey]

Wow. Now I am not complaining but honestly asking...you guys can tell
From those pictures that I honestly need to do more polish work ??? I do have to admit that doing polish work by hand does not sound like a good time at all!!! Then again if I did not want the truth I shouldn't have
Put the picture up. Sounds like it is time I made a investment

[ihaveacamaro]

OP, don't misunderstand what the people above are saying, your truck does look good. But if you go to show-n-shine forum section, you will see what it CAN look like.

It would literally be so glossy it could easily be used as a mirror. We would be able to note every detail on your face when you took that close up picture, that's how good it can look!

As Mike would say, taking a car's paint to it's maximum potential.

[swanicyouth]

Getting a polisher is just worth it, if only for your time investment. You can get a polisher, backing plate, pads, and 2 good polishes for around
$250.00 (likely less). So, if you think of all the hours you will save using a machine, and what your time is worth, it will all pay for itself after 1 complete 2 step polish job. Plus you will have all the materials to do this again and again.

[oejeffrey]

Hey Camaro
I did not take it as people were being harsh at all. I was more amazed that they could see that it needed more work. If I didn't want the truth I wouldn't have put the picture up there. If the truck could look better I am all about it. Like I said earlier. Sounds like it is time to make a investment.

Thanks everyone for taking some time to comment. I am truly grateful.

[ihaveacamaro]

Originally Posted by oejeffrey

Hey Camaro
I did not take it as people were being harsh at all. I was more amazed that they could see that it needed more work. If I didn't want the truth I wouldn't have put the picture up there. If the truck could look better I am all about it. Like I said earlier. Sounds like it is time to make a investment.

Thanks everyone for taking some time to comment. I am truly grateful.

Well you are on a detailing forum in my few months on this forum I have noticed that people here are very knowledgeable and helpful!

Let us know what you end up going with. I recently just made my first polisher purchase because of the labor day sale going on now (laborday2012 = code) for 15% off and here is my thread where I asked a lot of questions that you might be thinking now and got some great responses: Taking the plunge, buying a HUGE kit! Need you guys to look over it before purchase

Keep us updated!