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Truck needs a touch up
This should be in tech but you guys are far more responsive. My Taco needs a little touch 'em up. What we called a Simonize in the old days.
There are lots of minor surface scratches, swirlies and pine tree goo. So what are your reco's for a nice buffing compound applied by a buffing tool?
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07-24-2010, 06:24 AM
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Maguire's Scratch-X stuff is awesome.
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07-24-2010, 06:33 AM
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Bug and tar remover for the sap and assorted "goo".
A buffing wheel with a light rubbing compound followed by 3M hand glaze and then wax would work for the scratches. Always use a straight, back and forth motion when applying wax and/or polish. This technique eliminates/reduces swirl marks.
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3m makes some of the best products designed to be used with a low speed foam buffing wheel. Better than most of the crap you can buy at the FLAPS.
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07-24-2010, 07:48 AM
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clay bar it.
thinking of doing my tacoma too...but it's been friggen hot outside. and i'm lazy.
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thanks guys, I'll start checking those things out.
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Simonize?? I still have a can or two that belonged to my grandfather.
 Great wax was a beotch to use., gave you a good workout. I remember my dad always talking about getting the car Simonized.
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07-26-2010, 06:19 AM
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Porter Cable random orbit polisher. Great tool. Idiot proof. Not that it needs to be for you. Just sayin'.
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