Factory Paint Question

[aharlan001]

I have a 98 land cruiser natural white with light greyish beige metallic moulding/bumpers. From what I can tell the body of the car is single stage (no clear coat) based on my reading and the appearance of the paint. That said what about the bumper and the side trim pieces? I'm going to be doing some paint correction and I want to get the right paint. Thanks!

 

[CloudCity]

I'm not sure that's correct, maybe white is different for some reason but weren't some early rigs known for blowing their clear coats on specific colors? You probably know buy you can buff an area with polishing compound and see if you get any white paint residue or none which would indicate a clear coat is present.

 

[128keaton]

I'm not sure that's correct, maybe white is different for some reason but weren't some early rigs known for blowing their clear coats on specific colors? You probably know buy you can buff an area with polishing compound and see if you get any white paint residue or none which would indicate a clear coat is present.

Early (pre '01) Toyota 4Runners used SS Natural White and, iirc SS Black Onyx. I think '01+ used base coat clear coat.

 

[OutoftheMud]

The natural white is a single stage paint, no clear. an afternoon with a buffer will make it look brand new

 

[128keaton]

The natural white is a single stage paint, no clear. an afternoon with a buffer will make it look brand new

Is there a definative list of which paints and years are single stage? Semi-curious since my LX and my 4R share the same paint code, but the 4R was definitely single stage.

 

[CloudCity]

Thanks for correcting me folks. That’s actually pretty cool, I have a thing for SS paint and wish mine was too! Lol