`08 Tundra paint burn

**Junebug** · 02-19-2008, 07:38 AM

The Lexus I did was a RX300, a 2001, so maybe the paint changed -I don`t know, all I do is be really careful and do a little area to start and see how she reacts. I don`t know about ya`ll, but if I can get by withdoing a one step with 106 or 87, I will. I hate those major turds that you have to compound with wool just to get to a layer that isn`t "FUBAR" then go back with 106 and foam, my penny pinching customers aren`t too thrilled with the diagnosis at times, but shucks, time is money and I ain`t working for 5 bucks a hour!

**mose** · 02-19-2008, 11:17 AM

My buddy called me last night to check on me. The phone rang, I picked it up and said "Hello" and his first line to me was "Are you still out in the garage breakin` ****?" LOL!! I told him that I had found someone to fix it, (AeroColors) gave him the details on what they do and all that and he was fine with it. He told me, again, not to worry about it and that it would all be fine in the end.

So......lesson learned. I have just never had paint react like that so fast. I have used orange pads and yellow pads on paint before but never with this result. You have seen my CnB`s and know that I have had pretty good results. The only thing I can come up with is that the body line has thinner paint and the Flex is more powerful than the PC I am used to. I think those two things led to my demise.

**mose** · 03-04-2008, 11:12 AM

No pics yet but they are comming!! I set the customer up to get the burned part repsrayed through AeroColors on Saturday. It`s now been resprayed and will be buffed out in a few days. My customer says that it looks like brand new. He says he can feel the difference cuz the new paint and clear is rougher than the rest of the truck though. He is taking pictures through the whole process and will get them to me when it`s finished. I can`t wait for this to be over. My confidence level has gone right down the toilet.

**RAG** · 03-04-2008, 11:58 AM

I`m 90% sure that if it`s white, and it`s a tunda...it`s single stage paint fellas...I know for a fact all the previous years are...I just don`t know about the 2008. Of course, if you see metallic, then it`s got a clear coat. Man, I just detailed a brand new 2008 white Tacoma...I was supposed to wax it, but noticed that the paint was a little chaulky looking, and the owner agreed, so we buffed it and it got noticably glossier - I`ve seen it a 100 times, it was single stage paint already starting the oxidation process in our nasty salt air.

gonna have to get it repainted IMO.

**gmblack3** · 03-04-2008, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by themightytimmah

I feel your pain, been there done that. Orange pads, in particular, have been nasty little paint burners on me.

I haven`t had good luck with rattle can touchups (match is *always* pretty off), your best bet is probably the Aero Colors guy. The repair area will be small, and although you won`t be able to polish it, if you tape off the area and glaze it, it should pretty much match the rest of the panel in terms of gloss and marring. See if someone can hook you up with a little Product-X, that`ll hide *anything*.

I would look at this as an opportunity to explore some new polishes and techniques - I have switched away from both SSR3 and orange pads for heavy compounding, due to various problems. Pick up some Super Intensive, 3000 grit sandpaper, and a green Presta wool pad, and I guarantee that your next deep scratch experience will go smoother and easier.

I agree about wet sanding and cleaning that up with wool.

Brother you will bounce back from this.

Not sure how wool pads would work with the flex, but wool does run cooler with the rotary. I can compound the hell out of some paint with some black wool and strada 1000 polish at 1800, the paint at the most is warm to the touch. Note that this combo should only be used in extreme cases and can still wreak havoc on a finish.

Instead of an orange foam pad, I use a green or yellow wool pad with something like Presta 1500.

**RAG** · 03-04-2008, 12:35 PM

[quote name=`gmblack3a`]I agree about wet sanding and cleaning that up with wool.

Not sure how wool pads would work with the flex, but wool does run cooler with the rotary.QUOTE]

Not very good, I tried it. The hairs shift back and forth, effectively cancelling out the occilating motion. But I agree with your advice.

**mose** · 03-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Thanks guys....Like I said, it has been resprayed and just needs to be buffed out and everything should be fine.

I have a RAV4 this weekend that is going to need some work done to it so that should help my confidence level!!

I will post pics of the Tundra as soon as I get them......:up

**Wren** · 03-04-2008, 01:07 PM

So what did the respray end up costing you?

**mose** · 03-04-2008, 01:45 PM

Wren - $80

**imported_PaPaHoFF** · 03-04-2008, 06:59 PM

Lexus does have soft paint. I have a 06 IS250 and lets say I wish I had a clear bra lol. Got like 10 rock chips on hood and bumper.

**RAG** · 03-04-2008, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by PaPaHoFF

Lexus does have soft paint. I have a 06 IS250 and lets say I wish I had a clear bra lol. Got like 10 rock chips on hood and bumper.

But soft paint is supposed to be more chip resistant, yet more vulnerable to scratches...and hard paint more brittle and susceptable to chipping...at least that`s the general thinking on the matter.

**sinbad** · 03-04-2008, 08:32 PM

Thank you for sharing. It takes a big man to admit making a mistake and asking for help. I am glad that the Tundra is almost completely fixed. I just bought a Flex and haven`t used it yet and will heed your cautions and not treat as if it was a PC. The most agressive polish I have is Menz. IP (seldom used) and avoid buying compounds since I only upkeep my home and work cars. You attended the school of hard knocks and your confidence will return. You are now the wiser - and so are we are all - thanks to you.

**superchargedg** · 03-04-2008, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by RAG

But soft paint is supposed to be more chip resistant, yet more vulnerable to scratches...and hard paint more brittle and susceptable to chipping...at least that`s the general thinking on the matter.

Well i have a 03 infiniti g35 coupe and my paint is supposed to be soft and i have rock chip heaven.

**mose** · 03-05-2008, 10:53 AM

Sinbad: Thanks....that`s a great way to look at it!!:thx

**mose** · 03-26-2008, 12:41 PM

So here`s the pics. I didn`t get any "afters" cuz the customer didn`t have time to come back to the house. The truck now looks like nothing ever happened. I am more than happy with the AeroColors process and wouldn`t hesitate to use them again!!

Also, I can`t say enough for the patience and understanding of the customer/friend. He was amazing through this whole thing!! Even his wife emailed me to tell me not to worry about it!!!

The Burn. I know...doesn`t really look like much....but to me it was HUGE!!

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After the paint but before the buffing out.

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Thanks again for all the support and comments!!