4Runner - 2014 Paint Protection

[Fnu Lnu]

This question deals with after market paint protection. Has anyone any thoughts or experience with waxing their new 4Runner? I would like to use a wax but have heard that it might void the paint protection warranty or damage whatever is used by the factory/dealership.

 

[Leftseat]

Auto Paint Guard

You can find this company or others like it throughout the US and Canada. A clear film where you want it. Guaranteed for 60 months.
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Paint Protection Film - 8 mil.
Auto Paint Guard located in Tampa, FL protects your vehicle's paint from damage caused by rocks, gravel, salt or insects through the application of a thin and virtually invisible urethane film. The paint protection film will allow the love bugs to wash off easier while giving you extra time in between washes, Guaranteed!

Paint protection film, clear bra products are made using a rugged eight mil (.008") clear urethane plastic employing a clear-coat finish for maximum shine. This durable material has been used successfully for years by the military, various auto manufacturers, and NASCAR race teams in rock chip prone areas with incredible results. There are many names for paint protection such as clear bra, invisible bra, clear car bra and clearshield.

 

[MedicMcLovin]

Someone in the 5th gen section, can't remember who, had their car coated with OptiCoat pro which is suppose t be very durable, permanent, and no need to wax anymore after more.

Seen a few vehicles online with it. Looks great. Theres a shop in my town that does it, thinking about getting it done myself

 

[cbielat]

3M clear cover. You can always wax it. There's no voiding the warranty for waxing lol. If someone told you that which lead to your question I would slap them upside the head. Make sure your blinker fluid is the correct Toyota required fluid as well or they'll get you.

 

[roger123]

beware there are lots of dealers that are trying to sell you products that are nothing but glorified wax for hundreds of dollars...get your self a wax that has a high content of carnuba and apply it yourself. save your hundreds.

 

[Fly_Addict]

Hi, I purchased a '14' Trail in Feb. I , while looking for a really good wax years ago, asked a friend that owns a paint & body shop. He turned me on to this product. PolymerII Paint Sealant. It is sold by Car Beauty Pro. I got mine online as they don't sell it in town anymore. He told me that when the dealers sell you the expensive paint protectant, they drop the car off at his shop and he waxes it with this stuff. I have 5 coats on my new 4Runner, it really looks good. I've used it on other vehicles and the paint seems to last forever, or until it gets caught in a bad sandstorm. Nothing helps then!! Hope this helps, Fly_Addict