The bottom line is that you took the time to get it done so kudos to you. I'm sure the results are well worth it. Is your 4runner natural white?
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Restoring the "Natural White" Paint on my 2006 4Runner
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The bottom line is that you took the time to get it done so kudos to you. I'm sure the results are well worth it. Is your 4runner natural white?
Nashvillerunner
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Looks great! Since you are a beginner go and get the Griots Garage DA Polisher kit for like $159. It is well worth it and for a beginner this is a very good quality machine that is really easy to use and will give you great results. I am about to do the same to my wife's Sienna. It has lots of oxidation and swirl marks in it. I also purchased the Griots BOSS System ( Best of Show System) with the correcting cream, perfecting cream and the sealant along with the pads. Also doing it on your own gives you more pride in your own work and in your vehicle.
CookieRoe
Senior Member
I plan on tackling the "dull white paint" isssue this weekend. I got a dual orbital buffer (Porter Cable) from AutoGeek last year with the Meguiars 105 and 205, finishing it off with "Ultimate Wax". Luckily the wife is leaving town so I'll have a good part of the day to do this. My paint is shiny, yet very dull if that makes sense.
Waxing has been surpassed by applying sealants. Rather than waxing on the last step, apply a sealant. It forms a bond to the paint rather than wax just melting off in a couple weeks.
What I suggest:
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine.
What I suggest:
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant delivers a deep, wet, liquid shimmer unlike anything you can imagine.
luke87gt
New member
I haven't tried Wolfgang's sealant...yet(although I'm sure I will someday). Does Wolfgang match carnuba as far as gloss? I haven't found a sealant yet that does a black car justice. When I have the time I use Klasse for protection and use a carnuba wax over that for a deep gloss.
Nashvillerunner
New member
You can also top with a wax after the sealant to give it more gloss and shine. There are LOTS of products out there. Adam's, Stay Fresh, Poorboy's World, Shine Supply, Meguiars, Griot's Garage just to name a few. I have just found Stay Fresh. They are out of South Florida and their products are very good and not very expensive at all.
Billynath1988
Senior Member
I know everyone says they use or have the best product.. I've tried many of the high rated stuff over the years on different vehicles of different colors.. and the truth is.. most of it is in fact good stuff and durability, assuming applied correctly depends on environmental conditions more then anything. UV exposure, salt, road chemicals, temp,... ect.
That being said. I've been consistently most surprised with and happiest with the collinite wax products.
Specifically the #845 and the fleet wax..
That being said. I've been consistently most surprised with and happiest with the collinite wax products.
Specifically the #845 and the fleet wax..
Nashvillerunner
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I have been thinking about trying the Collinite and I have seen great reviews on it and it isn't that pricey at all.
Billynath1988
Senior Member
try it, you will not regret it
CookieRoe
Senior Member
I think a lot of guys feel like that when they have a car project on the horizon.
You have no idea, LOL.
Your rig looks very good, awesome job. Hopefully I can also bring back the shine to my paint.
Dexter Morgan
New member
Can anyone confirm/deny that Toyota uses single stage on their white paints?
Inv4drZm
Senior Member
I've heard from multiple sources it was single stage, at least for 056 "Natural White"
Not sure if that confirms it 100% because what I heard could be all rumor, I wonder if there is a way to test it?
Dexter Morgan
New member
Its very easy to test, just get some polish on a darker color microfiber and hand apply/rub. If the towel starts turning white you have single stage as you are actually abrading away the white paint (as opposed to the clear coat for base/clear finishes).
Its kind of the same when you polish 'polished' aluminum and your rag turns black. You are removing a microscopic amount of actual aluminum which when it reacts with the cleaner, turns black.
Yes. And natural white is single stage. No clear coat.
I spent 20 hours buffing, polishing, waxing, spitting, sweating, and swearing at this paint. It is single stage. No clear coat.
luke87gt
New member
Single stage... does that make it more susceptible to oxidation and dulling?
I swore when I bought this thing it was nice and shiny. 18mo later totally dull. Glad it seems to restore well.
My white Lexus I haven't polished or waxed in 5yrs and it shines like new. Just basic car washes every couple months.
Straus7
New member
Yep, it will get a dull chalky look. My wife has a 2015 Rav, seems Toyota has moved to clear over the new white vehicles. I have an 07 in white, you will not regret using either the Collinite or the Wolfgang man. Don't waste your time with anything else.
