1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    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 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Pinstripes? I'll Show You Pinstripes!!

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Stoney Ranger, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. Sep 29, 2021 at 9:07 PM
    #1
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2021
    Member:
    #20419
    Messages:
    790
    Gender:
    Male
    Driftless Area
    Vehicle:
    '18 SR5 Nauti Blue
    4x Rockers/Skids-Dobi-275's-Fr/R Bpr-Winch-Stickers-ALF
    Video of how I pinstriped my 4R.

    https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=cS1vRU5sSlU5Z3BlOEhKUDRZakw1Ym84Q2ZEZmx3




    We knew that it was going to get pinstriped, but not like this. Both sides got it. The right side was the worse. (Worst?)
    DSC_8322.jpg DSC_8326.jpg

    4 days and 20 hrs. of buffing and a case of beer later....
    DSC_8367.jpg DSC_8370.jpg

    The wife is stunned that I rubbed out the scratches (I kinda am, too) To say that she was pissed would be an understatement. Lucky she was riding shotgun when I did it!!
    I have zero experience doing any kind of buffing. I stopped at the body supply store for advice. They recommended Meguire's Solo Cut and Polish Cream applied with a wool pad on a polisher-not on an orbital buffer. Final polish with a foam pad.
    I didn't get them completely out. I was afraid that I might get through the clear coat and into the paint. The sun has to be at the correct angle to see the very few teeny-tiny scratches that remain.

    I am really proud of the results. Amazing!!
     
    Last edited: Sep 29, 2021
  2. Sep 29, 2021 at 9:59 PM
    #2
    Slopemaster

    Slopemaster Slope Survivalist

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2021
    Member:
    #20442
    Messages:
    2,838
    Gender:
    Male
    Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5
    265-70-17 Ridge Grapplers, TRD Pro rims, 3M precut bra, N-Fab nerf/steps
    Ouch!

    Nice save.
     
    mrmike7189 and Bob like this.
  3. Sep 29, 2021 at 10:26 PM
    #3
    YetiMtnBkr

    YetiMtnBkr New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 3, 2021
    Member:
    #18893
    Messages:
    940
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Frederick, MD
    Vehicle:
    2021 LR Pro
    None
    Damn! That is a stunning recovery! But, if you are going to be a repeat offender - why bother!
     
    mrmike7189 and suaveflooder like this.
  4. Sep 30, 2021 at 4:30 AM
    #4
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2021
    Member:
    #20419
    Messages:
    790
    Gender:
    Male
    Driftless Area
    Vehicle:
    '18 SR5 Nauti Blue
    4x Rockers/Skids-Dobi-275's-Fr/R Bpr-Winch-Stickers-ALF
    I will do everything in my power to avoid the pinstripes in the future. That was my introduction to off-roading. I had a blast, but I will pass on the bushwacking. I also did ask a body shop about buffing. The owner told me Toyota skimps on the clear coat. I feel, right or wrong, that if I ever scratch it again that I cannot do any buffing as I will probably get through the clear coat and into the paint.
     
    mrmike7189 likes this.
  5. Sep 30, 2021 at 5:08 AM
    #5
    Matt83

    Matt83 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2019
    Member:
    #10511
    Messages:
    750
    Northeast
    Those are some good ones. Nice job getting them out. Most of mine over the last two years are superficial and come out with a wash but I have a few deep ones. Gives it some character, if you are going off road unless you find wide tracks or maintained logging/forest service roads it is unavoidable in certain parts of the country .
     
  6. Sep 2, 2023 at 10:43 AM
    #6
    garoto

    garoto New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 13, 2023
    Member:
    #34878
    Messages:
    208
    There's one solution to completely avoid it ever touching the paint, and also to buff them out with extreme ease: XPEL PPF.
     
  7. Sep 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM
    #7
    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2018
    Member:
    #6172
    Messages:
    7,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    Nice work, i think the beer made all the difference.
     
    Stoney Ranger[OP] likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top