White 2004 Camry - Single Stage Paint?

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Does anyone know if the white paint used on the 2004 Camry is single stage? If so, how should I go about restoring oxidation/dullness?
 
Yes I bought one 2011 with 30k on it ,paint was a little faded but no matter what I used I could not get any depth.Instead of spending a lot of money looking for a magical polish,I stopped by ag and showed mp.we concluded that 151 was the match for gloss not depth.I ended up getting rid of it 5 days later and bought a charger. I've done a few camrys and tacomas.My goal on these vehicles is shine no depth,Depending on severity of dullness I use uber on wool polishing pad ,then finish down with da using uber on orange cutting foam to rid halos then polish with blackfire,that's worst case scenario.If moderate oxidation d151 one step should work with da and foam cutting pad.
 
The oxidation is uneven. It's mostly on the rear doors and trunk area, the hood is actually in fairly good condition.

I read an article earlier that talked about using Meg's sealer reseal glaze to sort of moisturize the paint before doing a compound/polish but I'm not sure if this would be work well on my car.

Also, I have some Meg's ultimate compound lying around. Would that work in place of the Uber?
 
JFunnyman said:
The oxidation is uneven. It's mostly on the rear doors and trunk area, the hood is actually in fairly good condition.

I read an article earlier that talked about using Meg's sealer reseal glaze to sort of moisturize the paint before doing a compound/polish but I'm not sure if this would be work well on my car.

Also, I have some Meg's ultimate compound lying around. Would that work in place of the Uber?
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are you gonna tackle by hand or machine? Number 7 method works great on some applications .I found out pledge works great pre nourish the area simply by spraying panel let it dwell for,10 min the start buffing.sometimes 7 gets dried into the paint causing buffer walking and gumming the pad up quickly especially on gelcoats and rv.
 
Which method do you think would be best? I do have a DA polisher so it's an option. I've never had to use #7 before.
 
JFunnyman said:
Does anyone know if the white paint used on the 2004 Camry is single stage? If so, how should I go about restoring oxidation/dullness?
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Toyota has a white that is single stage, but the same color is also available in clear coat too.

Instead of waiting for an answer, just take Ultimate Compound or Ultimate Polish on a microfiber towel and rub. If there is any paint transfer (which obviously will be white so don't use a white towel) then you have your answer.
 
JFunnyman said:
Which method do you think would be best? I do have a DA polisher so it's an option. I've never had to use #7 before.
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Da will give you better and quicker results,don't look for perfection the paint system is terrible and it will fade back out again Within a year.raised body lines curves and edges are really thin so u may want to finish by hand as a precaution .I would use d300 paint correction cream then a polish,go slow,with da arm passes if not you will get highs and lows and have plenty of pads
On you.
 
conman1395 said:
Toyota has a white that is single stage, but the same color is also available in clear coat too.

Instead of waiting for an answer, just take Ultimate Compound or Ultimate Polish on a microfiber towel and rub. If there is any paint transfer (which obviously will be white so don't use a white towel) then you have your answer.
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Sequoia versa etc are base coat clear coat Camry and Tacoma are ss.
 
Look for the paint code on the driver's door jam. If it reads 040 it is indeed single stage Toyota Super White.
 
conquistador said:
Look for the paint code on the driver's door jam. If it reads 040 it is indeed single stage Toyota Super White.
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I just checked and it is 040 Super White. This means I don't have a clear coat to fail, so I just need to compound (or something similar) right?
 
Most Toyota cars that do not have metallic paint is single stage paint. (I work at a Toyota plant) M105 & M205 is what i used flex 3401 orange and white pads with powerlock sealant.



 
You will have to clean your pads often because of the oxidation builds up on the pads.
 
I have several cutting pads, so maybe that will cut down on time a bit. Right now I have Meg's ultimate compound, m105, and NXT tech wax. Should I compound the whole car or just the problem areas?
 
You could just the bad area but once you use the m105 it will look different then the rest of the car. So try on a lower part of the car. But i think you will have to do the whole car.
 
Hate to resurrect an old thread but I figured it would be easier... How should I go about compounding and polishing the smaller spaces that my DA doesn't fit? Could I use an MF and do it by hand, or would it look uneven?
 
JFunnyman said:
Hate to resurrect an old thread but I figured it would be easier... How should I go about compounding and polishing the smaller spaces that my DA doesn't fit? Could I use an MF and do it by hand, or would it look uneven?
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you shouldn't have a promblem.
 
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