1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Towl is red when I wax

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by michael11993, Sep 3, 2011.

  1. Sep 3, 2011 at 6:54 PM
    #1
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    I have a radiant red taco. I wax very often and when I wax the bumper my rag becomes red. When I wax any other part of the truck there is no red on my rag.
    Whats the problem, what should I do?
     
  2. Sep 3, 2011 at 7:03 PM
    #2
    inesshell

    inesshell blah blah blah

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2011
    Member:
    #60986
    Messages:
    7,164
    Vehicle:
    All stock Superwhite 10' AC
    truck on its period
     
  3. Sep 3, 2011 at 7:04 PM
    #3
    FearNothing321

    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2008
    Member:
    #7539
    Messages:
    7,294
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tony
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2019 Audi S3
    this lol


    Is it the front or rear bumper?
     
  4. Sep 3, 2011 at 7:11 PM
    #4
    Tigahshark

    Tigahshark Senior NEWBIE

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2011
    Member:
    #61688
    Messages:
    8,241
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Isaac
    On a volcano, literally!
    Vehicle:
    2011 DC TRD off road 4X4
    Tint Weathertech floor liner, weathertech window visor Roll n lock tonneau cover Rubber bed mat Smoked license plate covers
    Your screwed already, youll have to throw your whole truck away so ill be a real good friend and throw it away for you, just give it to me lol nah but like the guys said above you have gone through the last couple coats of clear, i would stop buffing that, buff everything else but that
     
  5. Sep 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM
    #5
    Coupe

    Coupe Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2009
    Member:
    #13485
    Messages:
    3,279
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 X-Runner
    Lots baby!
    There is no clearcoat on the front bumpers. This is why you see red on your towel.
     
  6. Sep 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM
    #6
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
    Pictures of the paint? Does how does your clear coat look?
     
  7. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:04 PM
    #7
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    Front
     
  8. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:05 PM
    #8
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    It looks fine, just a little dull
     
  9. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:07 PM
    #9
    SteelRain

    SteelRain Veteran Redleg

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    Member:
    #16672
    Messages:
    9,614
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Curt
    San Tan Valley, Arizona
    I have the same issue with my Radiant Red paint job...How much is it gonna cost me to re-clear coat the truck?
     
  10. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM
    #10
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    everywhere else the clear coat is fine. Even on the spots where the sun hits the most. So what do I do to get the front bumper shiny again?
     
  11. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM
    #11
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    Bro your soo funny. Looks like you know alot about periods.... Guess your on yours too

    :brianr::brianr::brianr::brianr::brianr::brianr:
     
  12. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM
    #12
    Derpy Derek

    Derpy Derek Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 10, 2010
    Member:
    #36868
    Messages:
    4,889
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Derek
    Brookings, OR
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Sport 4x4 DCSB
    ARB Bumper, Smittybilt X20, King suspension
    :ohsnap:
     
  13. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:16 PM
    #13
    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2010
    Member:
    #46536
    Messages:
    31,906
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Kealakekua, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    Lifted 00 TRD Off-Road
    fox extended travel remote resivoir coilovers, 14" eibach 600lb coils, All Pro tubular chromoly 1" uniball upper control arms, All Pro expedition leaf packs, 10" bilstein 5150 piggyback reservoir shocks 265/75r16 Goodyear wrangler MT/R kevlars wrapped around 16" Helo 791 gloss black, Mini H1 retrofits with 6000k bulbs, 18" magnaflow w/custom exhaust reroute various decals, Sockmonkey retro hood stripes
  14. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM
    #14
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    :smack:
     
  15. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM
    #15
    tinker_troy

    tinker_troy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Member:
    #2718
    Messages:
    14,692
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    T R O Y
    WY/SD
    Vehicle:
    #3, 2015 SR AC 4x4 V6 6 speed
    shackle brace, rear sway bar, 3 gen seats, Coupe Shifter, 3rd gen OR front springs + shocks, 17" TuRD PRO replica wheels
    ^this
     
  16. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM
    #16
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    KK thanks. So should i continue to wax or leave alone?
     
  17. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:22 PM
    #17
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    Look at the post above^^ There's no clear coat's?
     
  18. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:28 PM
    #18
    michael11993

    michael11993 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2011
    Member:
    #62359
    Messages:
    108
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 PreRunner
    Tint 12 in kicker Amp Viper Alarm sytem Dual floater exhaust K&N air filter X-D Series Black Rims
    So what should i do?

    :help:
     
  19. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM
    #19
    SteelRain

    SteelRain Veteran Redleg

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    Member:
    #16672
    Messages:
    9,614
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Curt
    San Tan Valley, Arizona


    x2
     
  20. Sep 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM
    #20
    tinker_troy

    tinker_troy Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2007
    Member:
    #2718
    Messages:
    14,692
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    T R O Y
    WY/SD
    Vehicle:
    #3, 2015 SR AC 4x4 V6 6 speed
    shackle brace, rear sway bar, 3 gen seats, Coupe Shifter, 3rd gen OR front springs + shocks, 17" TuRD PRO replica wheels

    What wax are you using? Is it a 'cleaner' wax like this?

    [​IMG]
     

Products Discussed in

To Top