Jason_E 3 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Hello people,I'm basically writing this thread to ask "what's Toyota paint like" ? I'm more than used to German paints, and get fantastic results with my rotary using my current compounds (Scholl S17+ and Menzerna Final Finish). What is everyone else using? Is it quite a hard paint or will I have to be super careful? My 62 plate car is very clean but all those sponges/ tesco cleaners have covered it in swirls! Thanks in advance. I'll make sure to post up a nice report thread when I do attack it with the rotary, weather permitting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Mines the same Rob detailed it but I can't keep it right i think the paint is soft my thoughts only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 It's typical Jap paint, soft as putty. But it's easily looked after by putting a decent Sealant on it. Nick the problem with yours is you probably haven't applied any sealant to it since I done it You generally won't need a rotary to maintain this car, though if you know how to use one, you'll be fine of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Depends what colour it is too. My White is tougher than my old type r in black. As Rob said once it's corrected it's all about good cleaning practice. Snow foam, 2 buckets, merino mitt, protection etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_E 3 Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks for the speedy replies. Totally agree reed with your philosophy here. I've always done one big clean and detail a year, and just maintained it by keeping up good cleaning regimes and obviously waxing. Yes, I'm a sad bastard haha! But once I've gone over it (it's red btw) I'll be using the dodo supernatural hybrid I have to seal it. Did a fantastic job on all my other cars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason_E 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2015 I think I need something harder. Didn't quite get the deeper swirls, but still a million times better. Oh, and wax'd properly too! DSC_0854 by Jason.Easton, on Flickr 2 MangoNo5 and nerdstrike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted December 21, 2015 try some of the rupes polishes i find they take very well to this paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
