dnobel
07-17-2012, 08:38 AM
I've finished the bulk of the compounding/polishing and am finally getting around to paint touch-ups on my 2008 metallic beige Highlander. The tailgate is a particular challenge and I'd appreciate any help from fellow geeks.
Virtually all the rust on the vehicle is concentrated on the tailgate. (Please look at the attached photos.) All the spots are small (less than 4mm), and most are much smaller. There are two types: dots where the paint is actually bubbling and extremely small dots that look to be surface only. What is particularly puzzling is that there appears to be no associated chips or physical abrasion to the paint.The places where there is bubbling and rust breaking through from underneath started out just like the tiny surface spots you see. The paint just seems to be failing. As you can see, there is also rust and corrosion on the chrome.
The tools and materials I already have on hand include CarPro Trix and Iron-X paste, Flitz polish, and a Euro Tool (fiberglass pen) similar to the one in the attached photo. I also have both the Langka (with Toyota paint) and Dr. Colorchip kits.
I frequently travel long distances in the winter between Massachusetts and Northwest Ontario. The vehicle is subjected to massive amounts of road salt every year during these trips, and I suspect that my problem is related.
I should also mention that I purchased the truck new and had the dealer apply both rust proofing and a long-lasting polymer paint protection with annual supplements. The rust proofing carries a ten year warranty and the paint protection five year; both are still in force.
Thanks in advance!
Virtually all the rust on the vehicle is concentrated on the tailgate. (Please look at the attached photos.) All the spots are small (less than 4mm), and most are much smaller. There are two types: dots where the paint is actually bubbling and extremely small dots that look to be surface only. What is particularly puzzling is that there appears to be no associated chips or physical abrasion to the paint.The places where there is bubbling and rust breaking through from underneath started out just like the tiny surface spots you see. The paint just seems to be failing. As you can see, there is also rust and corrosion on the chrome.
The tools and materials I already have on hand include CarPro Trix and Iron-X paste, Flitz polish, and a Euro Tool (fiberglass pen) similar to the one in the attached photo. I also have both the Langka (with Toyota paint) and Dr. Colorchip kits.
I frequently travel long distances in the winter between Massachusetts and Northwest Ontario. The vehicle is subjected to massive amounts of road salt every year during these trips, and I suspect that my problem is related.
I should also mention that I purchased the truck new and had the dealer apply both rust proofing and a long-lasting polymer paint protection with annual supplements. The rust proofing carries a ten year warranty and the paint protection five year; both are still in force.
Thanks in advance!