Toyota has been using SS white paint on many trucks. I have a 2010 Tundra with SS factory white paint sitting on the property right now. Are you saying they didn't in 2007 for some reason?
Unless this is an older machine, try the bedding (or similar) cycle. Modern HE machines have terrible drawbacks most consumers are unaware of. The default cycles have to stay within govt mandated...
I live in love bug country and feel the pain. I keep two 5 gallon buckets in the garage. Both have gama seal lids on them. One has three gallons of distilled water mixed with Ultima WW, the other...
Sonax Polymer Net Shield. Use Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer from time to time to refresh it.
With proper application and care, I can get about a year out of it.
I will also recommend SONAX polymer net shield. I feel it should get more love than it does. It's the only sealant I can get close to a year out of and seems perfect for this application. I polish...
Love bug season is generally around May and September depending on the temperatures. 84 degrees is the magic temp. When they emerge, they are active mainly between 10 AM and 8 PM with 10 AM to 11...
I forgot a small detail in my post. The garage was dark except for the light I was using to find swirls. It's a trick I learned here and it's now my go to for white and pearl colors. It works.
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I had a similar experience when prepping my dad's pearl white Accord. They bought it new but it had been on the lot for almost year. The contamination was easy to see and remove. The swirls were a...
Pin stripes on new cars [translation] stickers added by dealers for $200 to $300 of gross profit. I'm not aware of any manufacturers that put them on. IMO they only belong on classic cars when...
My '04 4Runner had what Desertnate described. It was only where there was clear coated brushed aluminium. The body shop that repaired mine said what others here have said. When tiny holes go...
I have used Sonax PNS on some of my vehicles. I get 9-10 months on my very abused daily driver. I get about a year on my other vehicles. Hard to say since I usually reseal every 6-12 months. The...
I have a bottle of Lucas Slick Mist on the shelf. I tried it before discovering this forum and didn't know any better. It's been there so long it may have gone bad by now. It does leave an oily...
I agree with Mike and ronkh57. I also have a black Tahoe that I wash 1-2 times a week. Before sunrise is always the easiest by far or after sunset. When that's not possible, I do what ronkh57...
You might think this is crazy but it works for me. I use a vibrating palm sander with no sandpaper on it. I place it on the carpet with the vacuum nozzle right next to it. You'll see the sand...
I love this stuff! It is getting hard to find in my area. In December 2014 coated the tires of my work vehicle that is outside 24/7 and driven in bad weather. I just now recoated them. The sheen...
I have been using Megs UC with a cutting pad as well. It was able to get some severe water spots off of the glass on my Tahoe, it just took some time. I recently switched to Ceriglass and rayon...
Good point. You can do the mats from the back side if you hang them from a clip and hold the vacuum nozzle to the carpet side. Inside the car, I place it in an area with less sand such as the side...
I have been doing this for a while now. Also in FL. Yes the sand is that bad. I noticed that sand was jumping/levitating in my son's truck when his subwwofers were on. I put in some ear plugs,...
Not sure if this applies but something to look for. I have a black Tahoe for work and the previous molester of this vehicle hit a deer and had to have the hood and quarter panel redone. Very shoddy...
I have a large gas powered unit but picked up a Ryobi 2000 psi unit frome Home Depot. I have been happy with it. With the convenience and much lower noise I have not even thought of using the gas...
Metallic and pearl are always difficult to match due to so many variables determining how the flake lays in the paint. I have seen cars driving down the road and it was obvious a respray was done...
