DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am looking at detailing my Mother In Laws 2001 4 Runner this weekend and it is in really rough shape as far as oxidation. Is the 2 step process going to have enough cut with the flex to get the oxidation taken care of? Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Without seeing it ,it is hard to say.... it could have clear coat failure. Do a 2 x2 section if it is just oxidation Adams new 2 step should do the trick. Post up some before and after pics. NEW! Adam's Microfiber Polishing Pad System NEW! Adam's Paint Correcting & Paint Finishing Polish Combo THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MrHot88 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I haven't tried the new correction polish yet but I'd try it but first wash it real good, clay it. My guess it's not clearcoat failure, haven't seen it but I've worked on many older Toyota's in the past, they're clear coats is pretty darn good. As I said I'd try the new stuff first, hearing good things about it, if it's too bad then ithere's a chance that a stronger, more agressive compound would be needed but the Flex will do the job for you either way. Pics would help. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thanks a ton guys...I am 99% sure it isn't that the clearcoat has failed. My mother in law washes it prolly 2x a month and it sits in a garage when she isn't at work. It honestly looks like oxidation, but I will try to get a picture this afternoon to show you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JBlack151 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Just remember with oxidation or single stage paints you will most likely trash your polishing pads due to all the transfer on to them. Sometimes you can save them with some heavy cleaning but most of the time they go in the trash or my wife uses them for art projects. This is a reason why having multiples of each pad is key. THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MrHot88 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Just remember with oxidation or single stage paints you will most likely trash your polishing pads due to all the transfer on to them. Sometimes you can save them with some heavy cleaning but most of the time they go in the trash or my wife uses them for art projects. This is a reason why having multiples of each pad is key. My RAV4 is single stage black paint, I clean my pads soon after I'm done, no problems. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Just remember with oxidation or single stage paints you will most likely trash your polishing pads due to all the transfer on to them. Sometimes you can save them with some heavy cleaning but most of the time they go in the trash or my wife uses them for art projects. This is a reason why having multiples of each pad is key. Dang not good...I told her I would do it for free since she is always doing stuff for the family and our kids...maybe I will tell her $50 so I can buy some new pads when I am done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ihaveacamaro Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 what color is it? Toyota likes to do single stage paints still for white and black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 It is a white Limited with the silver on the bottom...do I need to be extra careful or change things up if it is single stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Not really. Single stage responds pretty much the same to polishing as clear coat, the only difference you're really going to notice is the pigment transfer. Whatever the color of the paint is, you'll be getting a ton of that in your pads. It may require more frequent cleanings and I'd most definitely recommend a 2nd set of pads just in case the first gets too clogged up. I actually enjoy working on single stage paint jobs, but they are messy. Edited June 18, 2013 by Dylan@Adams THE Mook and Team Adam's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Thanks Dylan...sounds like I need to place an order for another set of pads and some detail spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Dang not good...I told her I would do it for free since she is always doing stuff for the family and our kids...maybe I will tell her $50 so I can buy some new pads when I am done I would steer clear of charging your Mother in Law for anything...just sayin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I would steer clear of charging your Mother in Law for anything...just sayin! This. Consider the extra pads a way to "keep the peace." THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 I would steer clear of charging your Mother in Law for anything...just sayin! hahaha I wouldn't charge her. She is actually my wife's Aunt, but she raised her and has taken care of her since her mother wasn't the best mom. She got upset with me yesterday when I told her I wouldn't do it unless it was for free...so she told my wife to let her know what supplies I use so she can replace them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JBlack151 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 so she told my wife to let her know what supplies I use so she can replace them... Supplies = Beer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Supplies = Beer! agreed...seriously though that lady has been a better mother in law than I could have ever hoped for. She always loves having our kids at her house, can throw down in the kitchen, and is always there for my wife. That is priceless...I wonder if I should use the MF pads on the paint or the foam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ihaveacamaro Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) Use foam, MF pads clog up easily as it is. Add in tons of paint transfer and you'll have to clean a ton. Btw, I hope you're prepared, single stage white is probably the worst thing in the world to polish. The ones I have done have been harder to polish out than any other paint system I have ever encountered on a car by a mile. I believe it is because whatever the white pigment itself is made of is an extremely hard material. Edited June 18, 2013 by ihaveacamaro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ihaveacamaro Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I believe it's titanium dioxide if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DirtyBlackHoe Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Well yesterday I got the urge to give the 4Runner a shot and man what a change...just like that last time I didn't take any before pictures (I have got to remember to do this). It was just cooler (mid 80's) than it was when I did the last vehicle and dusting was very very minimal. I couldn't be happier than how I am with the Adam's 2 step and the FLEX...that thing does some serious work...Here are a few pictures: Edited June 24, 2013 by DirtyBlackHoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 blk05crew Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Nice work Brian, looks great man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I am looking at detailing my Mother In Laws 2001 4 Runner this weekend and it is in really rough shape as far as oxidation. Is the 2 step process going to have enough cut with the flex to get the oxidation taken care of? Any tips?
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