Toyota All Models Inspection Standards Manual page 31

TCUV DETAILING PROCESS
PURPOSE: To restore painted surfaces to an even, high luster; to remove surface scratches and swirl marks; to remove oxidation;
to give the paint added durability while displayed on the lot.
Procedure
1. Prepare exterior Makes buffing easier
painted surfaces for and faster
buffing and waxing;
Smoother surfaces hold
"clay" surfaces to
wax longer
remove roughness
and contaminates
2. Cover wiper blades, Makes cleanup faster;
arms and fresh air vents; reduces chances of burnt
protect high edges with paint edges
masking tape
3. For surface scratches Removes heavy oxidation
and oxidation, and/or heavy surface
compound painted scratches
surfaces as needed
4. For dull, low-luster Removes moderate to
finishes, polish painted light oxidation and/or fine
surfaces as needed or surface scratches
after compounding
5. Wax painted surfaces Produces added shine
and display-lot durability
Fewer re-dos
STEP 4: BUFFING AND WAXING
Why Do This Product
• Surface preparation clay
• Surface lubricant
• Mild compound
• Glaze for moderate
oxidation/scratches
• Polish for light
oxidation/scratches
• Carnuba paste or
liquid wax
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Equipment
• Spray bottle Follow manufacturer's
recommendation as to
• Towel
which grade of clay to
use versus severity of
contamination
• Towels or cardboard
• Sunshade
• Masking tape for
high edges
• Variable speed buffer Compounding requires
lower RPM (1,000 to 1,500)
• Wool cutting pad
keeping wool pad flat and
using moderate pressure
• Variable speed buffer Use separate pads
for compounds, glazes
• Use wool cutting pad
and polishes; polish
for moderate oxidation
and glaze between
or scratches
1,400 to 2,000 RPM
• Use foam pad for light
oxidation/scratches
• Dual action buffer or Never apply wax in
orbital buffer direct sunlight
Tips
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