Picked up my 2016 Tacoma today

[SATracker]

(This post is not intended to bash dealer detailers or make ready guys, it was the face on the salesman that caught my attention.)
I picked up my new Tacoma today. In my conversation with the salesman I mentioned they didn't need to detail my truck because I detailed as an enthusiast. He told me that my truck was being detailed as we spoke and suggested that since I was a detailer, I might want to put another coat of wax on it. He said the dealer "eats" the cost of the detailing. I told him it would take about 4 hours to detail that truck. The silence was priceless. I gave him a general outline of what I was going to do and he said, "We don't do that here." But he was cool and it's all good. Dealers sell cars, they're shiny and they smell new-- and I know that. It's just- when I told him it would take four hours, the look on his face and the silence was classic.
My process will include: Iron-X, washing with foam gun and Chemical Guys soap, clay, taping the truck, Klasse AIO, wipe down with CarPro Eraser, then Pinnacle Black Label paint & glass coating.
I'm using Klasse AIO because I like the way it makes silver paint look. I don't know what it is, and it may all be in my head but when I did my wife's silver Accord with KAIO, it really looked great.
Hope you folks have a great new year.

[Eldorado2k]

Congrats on the new truck. What are you going to put on the tires? And are there any swirls on the paint right now?

[tapp1]

Nice. What trim/model did you get? They are awesome trucks. I want one!

[apthai]

My process will include: Iron-X, washing with foam gun and Chemical Guys soap, clay, taping the truck, Klasse AIO, wipe down with CarPro Eraser, then Pinnacle Black Label paint & glass coating.

Congrats on the new car!

Don't you need to use the PBL Surface Cleansing Polish before applying PBL coating? I like PBL coating but hate using the Cleansing Polish. If I don't have to use that and just use Eraser that would be awesome.


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[kevincwelch]

Don't you need to use the PBL Surface Cleansing Polish before applying PBL coating?

Hmm.

I have some thoughts on this. While I tend to use the manufacturer's recommended prep, I don't think it's necessary. Coatings bond to the clear coat, not the prep.

I did a test of 4 different paint prep solutions before applying PBL DPC and the longevity of the product was the same with all 4 preps.

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[SATracker]

--No noticeable swirls, but I haven't really examined it yet. I have a black RAV4 and it shows every hint of a swirl so I purposely got silver.
--The tires will be dressed with Wolgang tire dressing.
--I got the entry level double cab, 4 cylinder. I'll add the wheels and other accessories I want when I'm ready.
--Yes, I meant to say I'll do the Pinnacle Black Label system, which includes a cleansing polish. Thanks guys,
It'll be a fun project.

[AZpolisher15]

--No noticeable swirls, but I haven't really examined it yet. I have a black RAV4 and it shows every hint of a swirl so I purposely got silver.
--The tires will be dressed with Wolgang tire dressing.
--I got the entry level double cab, 4 cylinder. I'll add the wheels and other accessories I want when I'm ready.
--Yes, I meant to say I'll do the Pinnacle Black Label system, which includes a cleansing polish. Thanks guys,
It'll be a fun project.

Exciting! I have a pyrite mica 2014 taco. Are you on Tacoma world?

[willowcat11]

Dude! I love Tacoma's! You got any first picks of the truck! I think the word Tacoma, and the word Fun are synonymous. Congratulations man, and may you have years of memories with that thing!


Peace!


Ray

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Congrats!

Make sure to do a Show 'N Shine when the detailing commences.

[SATracker]

I will become part of Tacoma World today. The weather is supposed to not totally suck tomorrow and Monday so I'll start tomorrow and I'll take some pics of the process.