This was my first thought as well. And, if I paid for this ceramic coating, I would be taking it back to the dealer for them to finish the job. Whoever did the coating obviously did the side of the spoiler while they did that rear quarter panel and never finished the rear of the vehicle.
5th Gen Dirty Butt Disorder..... Who can explain this?
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This was my first thought as well. And, if I paid for this ceramic coating, I would be taking it back to the dealer for them to finish the job. Whoever did the coating obviously did the side of the spoiler while they did that rear quarter panel and never finished the rear of the vehicle.
Toffees
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Ah, the vortex generator. Sure to save fractions on your fuel economy, so report back and let us know which fractions are saved. Also, tell us if it whistles at any speeds like the side mirrors. But if it helps with the dirty butt I suspect it will only make the dirty area smaller, not disappear.
Toffees
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Driving with the window down is a good way to share that dust inside your 4R as well
chuckzwood
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I drove an Explorer for 18 years before buying my 4runner, and the Explorer was just as dirty butted as the 4runner is. After this much time driving SUV's, I am completely used to it.
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I rolled it down and back up to take the pic, not while driving...because, yeah, I don't need silicosis from offroad adventures.
bigdaddy2021
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So wierd!!!
super silly post... hoping someone far smarter than myself can shed some light on this dirty-butt phenomena.
Just recently returned from a trip to NE Iowa, which consisted of 5-15 miles a day of wintery dirt roads. I soon noticed how quickly the back of the 4R gets completely covered un dirt/road-grime, esp compared to most other vehicles.
Considering how flat, boxy and vertical the rear hatch is, I can understand how filthy it gets. One only needs to open the rear window at speed to see how there is a "pressure pocket" formed back there which allows stuff to just "swirl" back towards the vehicle....
Now, what I cant figure out is the perfect line of delineation from the lift-gate to the rear quarter panel. How can the D-pillar be nearly spotless? The rear liftgate curves a bit towards the sides, which makes me think it cant just be attributed to surface-angle changes alone. Likewise, the rear bumper seems to "hold onto" road grime on the side of the vehicle far more than the 1/4 panel.
Is this due to the 1/4 panel, liftgate and bumper all being from discrete materials (al, steel, plastic?)
honda250xtitan
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imagine having this guy show up and complaining that they (Dealer) messed up the cereamic coating cause the hatch is dirty. also if the dealer applied your coating i would put money on 1. itll wash off in 2 washes, 2. they covered up the factory/dealership applied swirl marks.
Bobby12many
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Not a chance in hell I would even bring this up to the dealer.... they have proven incompetent and inconvenient, always. Just idiots, man. When I purchased it, they said they "didnt have the proper tools available " to remove the aftermarket roof basket that was on the truck when I picked it up..... those tools you might ask? a fahkin 6mm hex :toilet3: I literally took it off in front of the sales office in less than 10 minutes with my mountain bike multi-tool.
Wouldnt be surprised if NONE of the vehicle was actually ceramic coated, only because I didnt witness it lol
Also, FWIW the coating was done like 8 months and many washes ago.
It is a good theory as to why ONLY the hatch is coated without a spec on the body 1/4 panel!
patkelly4370
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I live in a 75 sq/mi dirt road community.
The dirt can pile on the hatch pretty thick, until I get to the highway. Then that "vortex" removes 90% of it.
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The dirt can pile on the hatch pretty thick, until I get to the highway. Then that "vortex" removes 90% of it.
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Inv4drZm
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In my experience I've always thought the ceramic coated parts of the paint attracted MORE dust than the non-coated parts.
If this is the case, then maybe the ceramic coating has worn off on the sides of the vehicle faster than the rear of the vehicle due to splashing and normal driving wear.
And perhaps the ceramic adhered better to the plastic bumper cover than the paint.
If this is the case, then maybe the ceramic coating has worn off on the sides of the vehicle faster than the rear of the vehicle due to splashing and normal driving wear.
And perhaps the ceramic adhered better to the plastic bumper cover than the paint.
Bobby12many
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:wow2:
Confession - I just realized the "quick detail spray" I use is indeed a "ceramic based" product.... (Chemical Guys). I use it after washes as needed.... and we all know that the hatch always needs the most love.
WHAT A TWIST lol
patkelly4370
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Mine gets washed with fresh rainwater, when it rains.
That is offset by it getting covered in mud because I live down miles of dirt roads, many upgraded.
Which is why I bought a 4runner.
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That is offset by it getting covered in mud because I live down miles of dirt roads, many upgraded.
Which is why I bought a 4runner.
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honda250xtitan
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its supposed to make cleanings easier. if you happen to top it with a spray on wax while drying, then yep the wax definitly attracts dust. BUT its pretty sweet how easy it is to clean up.
chrisridebike8
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Chemical Guy's ceramic detail spray was awful for me. I'm not sure what "coating" they put on your truck, but my Gyeon Mohs coating was rejecting whatever crap was in the spray and it made the car all streaky. I switched to Gyeon Ceramic Detail Spray and it looks like the day I corrected and coated the truck. A good ceramic coating is hydrophobic and antistatic so it will get dirty less and also be easier to clean.
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