Best mix for '99 Black Toyota Tacoma...heavy damage?

[phonnieus]

I need help from the "hive mind".



I'm a self-proclaimed "weekend warrior" that is getting ready to make my first, BIG purchases. As in "this became an addiction very fast" big orders.



I've got a '99 Black Toyota Tacoma 4x4 truck that has had a pretty rough life. Has spent most of it's time outdoors (not in garage). Paint is fairly oxidized, tons of swirls and scratches, and is horribly faded.



What is the consensus on the best mix of compound / polish and sealant and / or wax, to use to not only correct the paint, but give it that "wet" look?



I've read / heard that the Toyota's have soft paint, so I don't want to damage it, but it needs heavy correction. Is a purple foamed wool too much....or should I just stick with yellow or orange with M105?



I'm going to be getting a foam lance for washing, and a Griots Garage 6" and either LC or Uber 5.5 inch pads, as well as a 4" inch plate and pads.



Should I do:



1) M105 (compound)

2) M205 (polish)

3) Menzerna Powerlock (sealant) ??



Do I / should add some actual wax to give a black truck that "wet" look at the end?



Any help you guys can offer would be greatly appreciated!



Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[SpoolinNoMore]

Without seeing it up close/good pictures, its hard to judge (which many others will suggest as well). However, I've never had problems with doing a 105/205 combo on heavy oxidation/scratched vehicles. Your sealant choice is always a matter of preference, for a DD truck I'd suggest using the most durable one you can get your hands on (saying this because I have no experience with using Powerlock).