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does this look like a scratch or the clear coat?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mcleod90, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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    mcleod90

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    i just noticed this today after i washed my truck. it looks flaky so thats why i think it might be the clear coat. what do you guys think

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  2. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM
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    SurfInferno

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    looks like clear coat to me
     
  3. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:07 PM
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    mcleod90

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    thats what i was thinking to. it is a 2010 and i just bought it in nov 2010. will the dealer do anything about it?
     
  4. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM
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    doesnt look like a scratch
     
  5. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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    for an arm and a leg, haha. no its one of those things, it happens with time. try washing it if its not a scratch it will come off, then try some rubbing compound then wax
     
  6. Mar 5, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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    yea now that you say that it looks like its just something smeared on there
     
  7. Mar 5, 2011 at 3:35 PM
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    Looks like something white came in contact with your truck. That should buff out.
     
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