ALBPM
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What color is the paint??? Solid or metalic???
Limited Flares Fading and Clay Bar Question
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What color is the paint??? Solid or metalic???
fightman80
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Of course I'm going to be different here.....after clay barring everything....use New Finish Car Polish. I know the title says it's not a wax, but it seriously adds a protective layer to your paint! If applied regularly (once a week), it will give you a serious protective layer...I once backed out of the garage and had a bicycle fall on it as I was backing out. The bike left a long scratch down the side of the vehicle...but a quick hand buff with a papertowel....took the scratch out!
The bottle states you can use it once a year, but I like to do it twice. If you use this stuff...your paint will BEAD for months!
I guarantee if you use this, you will not only be happy, you'll never want to try something else again!
The bottle states you can use it once a year, but I like to do it twice. If you use this stuff...your paint will BEAD for months!
I guarantee if you use this, you will not only be happy, you'll never want to try something else again!
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ALBPM
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Be careful with "Nu Finish" as it is a chemical cleaner/Polish which does strip some paint and clearcoat. it has a silicone base which will make the water bead up for over a year but offers no protection from UV/fading.
I used to use it back when my wife had a red T-100. I used it 3 to 4 times a year and it did not keep the red paint from oxidizing at the altitude and amount of sun we get in New Mexico. I had to use it more frequently to keep cleaning off the oxidation on the red paint.
Since you are way up North it will probably work great.
Griot's, is another company with really excellent carnuba based show polishes that hasn't been mentioned yet.
After I use the Zaino's on my Runner I go back over my ARB front bull bar with the Griot's to make the rough powder coat surface shine.
I used to use it back when my wife had a red T-100. I used it 3 to 4 times a year and it did not keep the red paint from oxidizing at the altitude and amount of sun we get in New Mexico. I had to use it more frequently to keep cleaning off the oxidation on the red paint.
Since you are way up North it will probably work great.
Griot's, is another company with really excellent carnuba based show polishes that hasn't been mentioned yet.
After I use the Zaino's on my Runner I go back over my ARB front bull bar with the Griot's to make the rough powder coat surface shine.
ryankmasuda
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I'm guessing it's solid, It's sun fire red
ALBPM
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Ok, then you don't have to worry about clear coat and should be able to use a good rubbing compound.
ryankmasuda
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Thanks for the info
LittleCaesar
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Nu Finish does not do well with constant heat and/or humidity or both in my experiences. It can strip clearcoat, but I think that reaction is based on one's location and the type of clearcoat used by the manufacturer.
That said, it does work well in the right situation. And cheap to boot.
I have had good luck with Scratch X, then wash the next week, then Scratch X again. A rotary, which can burn clearcoat and paint, gets out the hard stuff without sanding.
That said, it does work well in the right situation. And cheap to boot.
I have had good luck with Scratch X, then wash the next week, then Scratch X again. A rotary, which can burn clearcoat and paint, gets out the hard stuff without sanding.
ALBPM
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Here's results on a Red Runner that had a badly oxidized hood and lots of scuffs/scratches on the sides.
4Runner Polishing Convention - YotaTech Forums
Clemsonfan15
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I'm gonna be doing this in a day or so.
Is it fine to polish the flares too? I'm actually thinking that it could help bring the color back?
What should I apply the polish with? What sort of cloth?
Is it fine to polish the flares too? I'm actually thinking that it could help bring the color back?
What should I apply the polish with? What sort of cloth?
trailhead98
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Ive always used ones of those circular pads to apply it, and then a microfiber cloth to kinda buff it in and make it shine.
Clemsonfan15
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Alright. Appreciate it guys.
Gonna go round up the supplies tonight.
Gonna go round up the supplies tonight.
Clemsonfan15
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Just got back from Walmart (I know, I know). I was going to pick up my clay, polish, and wax. Ended up with just some Turtle Wax Professional Grade Polishing Compound.
This stuff: http://www.turtlewax.com/product-detail.aspx?prodid=77
I came home and started reading about it and it seems like it creates more swirls than it takes out. I don't think I'm going to use it.
Can y'all recommend a good, fine polish that would be sold in an auto parts store? I don't really need to take out scratches, it's more about adding some depth if I can. I want to stay away from anything really abrasive.
Do y'all know if they sell just clay bars in stores? I don't want all the extras that come in the kits.
One more thing, does NXT 2.0 come in a paste? I'd rather have a paste than a liquid wax.
This stuff: http://www.turtlewax.com/product-detail.aspx?prodid=77
I came home and started reading about it and it seems like it creates more swirls than it takes out. I don't think I'm going to use it.
Can y'all recommend a good, fine polish that would be sold in an auto parts store? I don't really need to take out scratches, it's more about adding some depth if I can. I want to stay away from anything really abrasive.
Do y'all know if they sell just clay bars in stores? I don't want all the extras that come in the kits.
One more thing, does NXT 2.0 come in a paste? I'd rather have a paste than a liquid wax.
ALBPM
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You need to find something that is safe for clear coat.
After thinking about you saying your Runner is "Sunfire Red". That is a metalflake clear coated red.
Maguire's makes some...I can't remember the name.
Found some links:
MeguiarsDirect.com: Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound
or
MeguiarsDirect.com: Clear Coat Safe Rubbing Compound
or
MeguiarsDirect.com: SwirlX
You should be able to find these at a local store.
After thinking about you saying your Runner is "Sunfire Red". That is a metalflake clear coated red.
Maguire's makes some...I can't remember the name.
Found some links:
MeguiarsDirect.com: Clear Coat Safe Polishing Compound
or
MeguiarsDirect.com: Clear Coat Safe Rubbing Compound
or
MeguiarsDirect.com: SwirlX
You should be able to find these at a local store.
ryankmasuda
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Sunfire red was mine, I think he has a desert dune or something
ALBPM
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Ah...OK
This is what I use on my Dorado Gold Runner which is clear coated:
Wipes off with no residue and has no waxes in it. I can wipe it down and then start with my Zainos Polish.
http://www.autogeek.net/3mperswirmar.html
This looks like a new version...
3M Perfect- It Rubbing Compound restores mild to moderate paint imperfections so that your vehicle looks like new.
This is what I use on my Dorado Gold Runner which is clear coated:
Wipes off with no residue and has no waxes in it. I can wipe it down and then start with my Zainos Polish.
http://www.autogeek.net/3mperswirmar.html
This looks like a new version...
3M Perfect- It Rubbing Compound restores mild to moderate paint imperfections so that your vehicle looks like new.
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ALBPM
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Here are some results using the 3M Perfect-It Fine Cut II:
This was a 99 Avalon - dark Metallic Blue. It was all scuffed up and oxidized when he brought it over for me to fix up.
After using the 3m and some Zainos Z5 this is what it looked like:
I used my Porter Cable random Orbital and a Gray Polishing foam pad
to apply the 3M .
This was a 99 Avalon - dark Metallic Blue. It was all scuffed up and oxidized when he brought it over for me to fix up.
After using the 3m and some Zainos Z5 this is what it looked like:
I used my Porter Cable random Orbital and a Gray Polishing foam pad
to apply the 3M .
Clemsonfan15
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Thanks for the links. Very helpful.
I just need something pretty mild to try and perfect the paint as much as possible. It's not in bad shape by any means, but I would like to make it perfect or as close as I can get it.
I'll keep searching tomorrow for those products.
I just need something pretty mild to try and perfect the paint as much as possible. It's not in bad shape by any means, but I would like to make it perfect or as close as I can get it.
I'll keep searching tomorrow for those products.
LittleCaesar
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This is all you need. I know Walmart is discounting the NXT in a paste to $9 in some stores.
If you don't want to use NXT, then use the Gold Class Wax that comes in the kit (will not last as long as NXT).
Walmart.com: Meguiar's Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit: Automotive
If you don't want to use NXT, then use the Gold Class Wax that comes in the kit (will not last as long as NXT).
Walmart.com: Meguiar's Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit: Automotive
