2012 Toyota RAV4 - PBL Glass, Paint, & Wheel Coating

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I thought I would take the opportunity because of the three day weekend to detail and apply PBL glass, paint, and wheel coating to my soon to be mother-in-laws Rav4.

I found it a challenge locating swirls on silver paint. I had the Rav outside to visually inspect but it was overcast so that didn't help. Had to bust out the Brinkman and only area that had issues was the hood because of stains from bird droppings.

I forgot the Nikon at home so I had to use my iPhone, sorry not the best pictures...






Overall, the RAV's paint was in excellent shape. Here was my process that took 5 hours:

Wash
Speedy Pro Pad with Wolfgang Clay lubricant
M205 - Flex3401 LC white hybrid pad
M205 - Rupes Mini 4" LC tangerine hydro pad & Rupes yellow pad
PBL Cleansing Polish - LC tangerine hydro pad
Applied PBL Glass, Paint, & Wheel Coating using LC Applicator

























This was my first opportunity using the hybrids on the my Flex3401. Definitely feels like I have more control

Also had the chance to break out the Rupes Mini. One thing for sure, the Rupes Mini did not like the 4" LC hydros. I switched out to a Rupes yellow pad, night & day difference imo. Also, have to remind myself when using the mini, it's not forced rotation. Definitely requires some adjustment when using in conjunction with the Flex.

This is the 3rd time I've applied PBL, once again PBL has exceed my expectations. PBL is very user friendly, this coming from an enthusiast. Unfortunately it was overcast out so I couldn't really get any good sun shots.

Final note, the look on moms face was priceless when she opened the garage and looked at her Rav4. Shiny, glossy, and super slick. I'll check on the coating in about 3 months to see how it's doing.

Thanks for looking!

[Radarryan]

Very nice of you to so the mother-in-law's SUV! Too bad the mini didn't like hydro-techs... They're probably my favorite pad (at least with a random orbital, normal stroke polisher). Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your next!

[Docpeanut]

Looks like you can jump into that paint and go swimming

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice work James! Plenty of gloss from that silver! Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing.

[HateSwirls]

Looks nice James.
I wish my RAV was silver at times instead of black
Again nice work on your part.

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Very nice of you to so the mother-in-law's SUV! Too bad the mini didn't like hydro-techs... They're probably my favorite pad (at least with a random orbital, normal stroke polisher). Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your next!

Thanks Ryan! Yeah kinda bummed the hydros didn't work on the mini, oh well comes with the territory.

Looks like you can jump into that paint and go swimming

Thanks Brian!

Very nice work James! Plenty of gloss from that silver! Nicely done.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mike!

Looks nice James.
I wish my RAV was silver at times instead of black
Again nice work on your part.

Thanks Kevin! I feel the same at times when it comes to my mustang but when its all cleaned up and shiny, those feelings disappear. Glad to see your surgery was successful and you're back to doing amazing work

[GreatAvalon]

Nice job! And hopefully you got some brownie points for doing your MIL's RAV! Really nice shine, especially for silver!

I'm looking forward to going crazy on my mom's 2013 RAV. Only slight correction needed on it, no swirls though.

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Nice job! And hopefully you got some brownie points for doing your MIL's RAV! Really nice shine, especially for silver!

I'm looking forward to going crazy on my mom's 2013 RAV. Only slight correction needed on it, no swirls though.

Thanks! Haha oh yeah, she definitely loves me more

[GreatAvalon]

Thanks! Haha oh yeah, she definitely loves me more

Success!!!

What did you use on the side mirrors and tires? I read it in your list but I'm new here so I have no clue what product that is based on the acronym. Sorry for my newb-ness!

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Success!!!

What did you use on the side mirrors and tires? I read it in your list but I'm new here so I have no clue what product that is based on the acronym. Sorry for my newb-ness!

PBL- Pinnacle Black Label

Pinnacle Black Label Collection

No sweat on the questions, thats what I love about this forum, everyone helps everyone out. We were all new at some point

I used PBL coating for everything except the tires, used some Armor All foam stuff for the tires.