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Breese147
03-29-2015, 12:26 AM
Does anybody know if a 2001 toyota tacoma is only partially clear coated? It seems like my hood is clear coated but the rest of the vehicle isn't. The color of the truck is white. Thanks for the help!
trekkeruss
03-29-2015, 12:48 AM
No, your truck is a single stage all over. If only its hood is still shiny, about the only reason I can think of would be that you tend to take the most care with the hood.

You asked in another thread about Megs Mirror Glaze #7. It works great on single stage paint. But before that, I would use Megs #1 or #2 cleaners, and after #26 wax.
Breese147
03-29-2015, 12:58 AM
Ok thanks for help!
irvsmith
03-29-2015, 01:32 PM
Not questioning your statement but that is much later than the mid to late eighties when Michael Stoops says clear coats became more prevalent. Is there a reason Toyota did that? I have a 2002 Volvo which I assume is clear coated because when I have polished it I get no black transfer.

Like I said not meant as a challenge just curious.
Charleston
03-29-2015, 01:52 PM
Check the paint code. 040 is SS. More than likely it is SS.


It loves an AIO every once in a while. My go to is D151 on an orange LC pad.
Breese147
03-29-2015, 02:29 PM
Checked the paint code yep it's single stage...
FUNX650
03-29-2015, 04:42 PM
Checked the paint code yep it's single stage...
Not knowing if you are the original owner, or not...
Was there ever a need for a respray on the hood?

Have you seen the below thread?
Try the "SS-test" method on the hood;
and then on a couple of other panels.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/34829-how-test-single-stage-clear-coat-paint.html


Bob
rcoops77
03-29-2015, 05:12 PM
Might be worth checking all panels to be 100% certain.
Breese147
03-29-2015, 06:48 PM
Any body know of any polishes that aren't white? My compound and polish are both white...
conman1395
03-29-2015, 07:47 PM
HD polish is purple
Breese147
03-29-2015, 08:22 PM
Ok will have to look into get a small bottle for test spots! Thanks
FUNX650
03-29-2015, 08:23 PM
Any body know of any polishes that aren't white? My compound and polish are both white...
IMO:
You just need for your polish-removal-cloths
to be of a darker color than your truck...
in order to check its paint-system "type".


Bob
Breese147
03-29-2015, 09:15 PM
IMO:

You just need for your polish-removal-cloths

to be of a darker color than your truck...

in order to check its paint-system "type".





Bob


So stick with the white compound or polish just use less??