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    Hi everyone,

    Just popping in to introduce myself. From Texas.

    My current daily driver is a dark gray 2010 Toyota Tundra SR5 CrewMax. It has lots of door dings, but otherwise is great condition. I'm looking to do a full detail on it, but I have been out of the detailing circles for quite some time. I used to be a Zaino Bros guy as I loved the results is gave on my black 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP.

    So, now, I'd like to do a full ceramic coating job on my truck to get that shine and deep clarity that I used to get with Zaino Bros. products. There's a LOT of surface area, so I suspect that the process will take the entire weekend.

    Once I have it down, I'll do the same to my wife's Pearl White Buick Enclave.

    By then, I should have the process down that, when I get my new Audi R8 from the dealership, I shouldn't have any problems.

    Well, time to go ask some questions and start educating myself.

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    Welcome Chet!

    Lots of great brands out there you will find on here and good advice too.

    Can't wait to see that R8!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DetailKitty View Post
    Welcome Chet!

    Lots of great brands out there you will find on here and good advice too.

    Can't wait to see that R8!
    Thanks DetailKitty.

    Just reading some of the How to Articles from this forum. I have ClayBar'ed many times using Zaino Bros products. Looking at picking up the Meguiar's Clay Bar kit now and some Microfiber Cloths. The Zaino's cloths are $25 for 3 clothes and my big truck needs more than that. Not sure which brand or quality to go with. I shall keep reading.

    Too much to choose from here: Car Care Microfiber Towels, Microfiber dusters and microfiber Detailing tools

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    Re: What's up?!

    If you want to save time, I HIGHLY recommend nankin products vs clay bar.

    Nanoskin Car Care Products, nanoskin autoscrub system

    I do like some high quality microfibers found here, but when buying in bulk, I often get a batch from Amazon.
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    Welcome. What products/machines do you currently have in your inventory?

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    I also understand how much real estate is on a Tundra. I have a 2010 as well.



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    Sup Chet!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DetailKitty View Post
    If you want to save time, I HIGHLY recommend nankin products vs clay bar.

    Nanoskin Car Care Products, nanoskin autoscrub system

    I do like some high quality microfibers found here, but when buying in bulk, I often get a batch from Amazon.
    Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out now.

    Quote Originally Posted by fly07sti View Post
    Welcome. What products/machines do you currently have in your inventory?
    I have a bunch of old Zaino Bros stuff. Some of their stitchless towels, bucket, maybe even one of their clay bars, wash, etc. I have a lot to acquire and a lot to learn, but I love learning more and have plenty of elbow grease to go around.

    Quote Originally Posted by fly07sti View Post
    I also understand how much real estate is on a Tundra. I have a 2010 as well.
    Nice ride brother! Is that the metallic gray? I see that you de-badged it too. Looks good.

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    Sup Chet!
    Sup?!

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    It’s actually Pyrite Mica. Like a bronze/brown. Have you ever worked with a coating before? Only reason I ask is some have a steeper learning curve than others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fly07sti View Post
    It’s actually Pyrite Mica. Like a bronze/brown. Have you ever worked with a coating before? Only reason I ask is some have a steeper learning curve than others.
    I haven't, but I'm willing to learn. That's why I want to do my truck and my wife's car before getting the R8. I need to perfect the process.

    I like the idea of using the Nanoskin instead of Clay bar, but not sure what to do after that.

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