Complete Noob needs help

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AKScroder

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First post--I searched around for a while and was amazed by some of the vehicles I saw on here. Heres my problem--I live in AK and drive a 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 that is maroon with a matching topper. The paint just keeps getting worse and worse, and the overpriced detailers around here make it look just a little better. I figured I would try to to a whole day job on it myself and get it ready to sell. It has over sized tires on it, so there is all kinds of grime on the sides that doesnt come off, not to mention tree sap on the roof. I need step by step instructions on what I need to get: The swirls out, light scratches on the hood from a bugdeflector and on the sides, bad water spots on the aluminum rims, fading plastic bumper trim that I have tried everything I can think of to use but doesnt last more than a week. I am willing to spend around $100 (not including the cost of a PC 7424 if it is recommended) I need people to tell me exactly what type of compounds and pads they would use, sealant, waxes, pads, clay stuff, engine cleaner, and anything else they can think off and step by step instructions. About the only thing I have now is some Mcquires interior plastic shine stuff and some Zymol wax. PLEASE HELP THIS CLUELESS GUY OUT----THanks,



Dave
 
I'm new here to... as of yesterday but I found the downloadable autopia exe file. it has a ton of info, and is a great source to get started with.



i'll find the link and post it here for you.
 
Is your goal simply to sell it?



If so I wouldn't go crazy on the products... try to keep it to a minimum.



I'd use claybar, get the paint nice and clean. Follow up with some cheap Mothers rubbing compound and a polish by hand or cheap orbital. Then toss on some carnauba wax and silicone over everything for a cheap glossy shine.



How much time do you think car dealerships spend on used cars? Not much.. lol



Again this is just some cheap advice if you want to sell the car without spending much into it. If you plan on making a good detailing kit for yourself (to use on other car) then you'll want to get some decent products..
 
MrSelfDestruct said:
Is your goal simply to sell it?



If so I wouldn't go crazy on the products... try to keep it to a minimum.



I'd use claybar, get the paint nice and clean. Follow up with some cheap Mothers rubbing compound and a polish by hand or cheap orbital. Then toss on some carnauba wax and silicone over everything for a cheap glossy shine.



How much time do you think car dealerships spend on used cars? Not much.. lol



Again this is just some cheap advice if you want to sell the car without spending much into it. If you plan on making a good detailing kit for yourself (to use on other car) then you'll want to get some decent products..
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Its going to be sold eventually, but I want to do a good job on it and know what products to use for my next vehicle---Dave
 
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