Need Some Input on Fixing Chalky Paint

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Well, I let the paint on my truck go a little bit, and I would like to do what I can to bring it back.

Current products in my inventory:

Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover
Wolfgang Total Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Wolfgang Total Finishing Glaze

Pinnacle Paintwork Cleansing Lotion

3m Finishing Material (machine polish)

Collinite Sapphire PreWax Cleaner #840

My main goal is paint restoration and protection-- really not super concerned with how shiny I can get it or how deep and glossy it looks. I just want to get rid of the chalkiness the best I can and protect it.

Will the stuff I have work for that? Is there something else I should purchase. My only concern with the stuff I have is that it is OLD. The Wolfgang stuff is more than 6 years old now, and the Pinnacle is nearly 4 years old. If its money down the toilet at this point, oh well... just need to know what I should purchase to achieve my goals.

I have the Porter Cable orbital machine purchased about the same time and all the various Lake Country CCS pads.

Any input is appreciated-- thank you!
 
Ok, this is what I think I have decided to go with. If I am doing something stupid please let me know:

- Clay Bar
- Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover with Orange or Yellow (if the oxidation is really bad) CCS Pad
- Wolfgang Finishing Glaze with White CCS Pad
- I think these two could be replaced by M105 and 205, but not positive.
- Collinite 476 with Black/Grey CCS Pad
- Duragloss Aqua Wax

I definitely had some intriguing sealers recommended to me, but it seems like this wax has a pretty good reputation for durability, and that was the main concern. Not all the sealers had an estimated effective duration, which made me hesitant.
 
I wouldn't worry about the age of your products, I think all that stuff will still be fine. Sounds like you have a plan, let us know how it works out.
 
When people refer to pain as "chalky' the paint is usually single stage paint. Is yours?

If it is the chalkiness will just keep coming back until you "feed" the paint.

Mike has a great instruction plan on how to do it and it's not complicated nor does it require special tools.

Just a bottle of Meguiar's #7 and a selection of microfiber towels and terry cloth towel.

Here is a link to Mike's method of single stage paint treatment.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...w-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html
 
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Vehicle is a 2006 Double Cab Tundra in White.

It is looking more of a flat white these days in many spots. Not sure if you would call that chalky or oxidized.
 
jetman624 said:
Vehicle is a 2006 Double Cab Tundra in White.

It is looking more of a flat white these days in many spots. Not sure if you would call that chalky or oxidized.
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Chances are good that's single stage paint. My article on restoring paint is for antique or very old single stage paint.

When we're talking about modern paint then simply compound, polish and wax or use a one-step cleaner/wax.

If the truck is a daily driver then either approach will do a good job. Keep in mind when using a one-step cleaner/wax on neglected paint you want to use the product heavy or wet. That means use a lot of product, don't try t apply a thin coat.

Thin coats of wax are for when you're working on paint in new condition. When working on neglected paint you want lots of liquid on the surface working for you as the liquid had the abrasives, chemical cleaners, solvents and polishing oils.

Make sense?


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jetman624 said:
Well, I let the paint on my truck go a little bit, and I would like to do what I can to bring it back.

Current products in my inventory:

Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover
Wolfgang Total Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Wolfgang Total Finishing Glaze


I have the Porter Cable orbital machine purchased about the same time and all the various Lake Country CCS pads.

Any input is appreciated-- thank you!
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Start here,

The Aggressive Approach to Washing a Car


Do a great job of first getting the truck CLEAN. Chances are good the paint needs to be both chemically decontaminated and mechanically decontaminated. You're choice how far you want to go in the cleaning session.

After the truck is ready to buff, hit that paint with the Total Swirl Remover and either a foam cutting pad or a foam polishing pad. Both will do a good job.

The Total Swirl Remover is a MEDIUM CUT polish. For most people working on a white paint job and a daily driver, the results will look so good you can go straight to the Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.


The Wolfgang Finishing Glaze is a FINE CUT polish. So don't use it after you apply the paint sealant as it will remove the paint sealant. The name finishing glaze can be confusing because technically it's NOT a glaze but a fine cut polish. The order you would use these three products would be,



  1. Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover
  2. Wolfgang Total Finishing Glaze
  3. Wolfgang Total Deep Gloss Paint Sealant

Check out this article,


Word Definitions - Compounds, Polishes, Glazes, Paint Cleaners and Waxes


Also, if you haven't already, mark your backing plate, see this article,


Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation


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