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Feeling absolutely torn on color

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NWTaconator, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Wraith600

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    Between those 2, agreed with others for MGM.

    Owning a black vehicle is a part time job.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    SilverBullet19

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    Lol thats what I did with my '15. "I'm looking either white or gray"
    "oh we JUST sold the last white DC this morning."
    "gray it is!"

    Made my decision much easier since I was torn.

    OP black is tough to maintain.

    As far as gray it hides dirt decently. Some will disagree but I haven't washed mine in 2 months and it looks pretty clean and has kept the shine decently. It doesn't hide water spots well though.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:38 PM
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    MGM. That color (all the metallics) will have a clear coat over them. The solid colors have the clears mixed into the paint. ;)
     
  4. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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    Thanks for all the replies. It looks like the difference in delivery time between the two is 1 week for black or 60-90 days for the MGM. Looks like I may be getting black and washing my truck much more regularly.
     
  5. Nov 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM
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    You'll love it.

    Check out the detailing thread if you need tips.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:17 PM
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    Black is a career to keep looking used.....
     
  7. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:25 PM
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    Rambeaux

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    If you're not lazy, black is not an issue. Nothing looks better than a clean black vehicle.
    They all have clear coat on top of the base color btw.
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    I had the same problem. ordered a TRDOR DCSB in MGM and switched it to black, went back and forth. wife's car is dark grey so figured it would at least be a bit of variety and I like the look in black while clean a little bit better.

    I don't think that you can go wrong with either.
     
  9. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:35 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    It will look the cleanest when dirty with normal road grime.
     
  10. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    I was told black does not have clear coat. I would be tickled if it did.
     
  11. Nov 19, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    I wash mine once a week. I had it waxed day after I got it last week. I'll get it waxed in the spring then just before winter each year. Done this with a black 1991 Ford Nite and it looked good year round.
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    BBP is Blazing Blue Pearl. Mucho better than plain old black, because BLUE!!!
     
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  13. Nov 19, 2015 at 4:40 PM
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    MGM of course, it's a more forgiving color than black.
    I'd buy black if I had the time to keep the truck clean and garaged.
     
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  14. Nov 19, 2015 at 4:53 PM
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  15. Nov 19, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    The lines on a vehicle never look better than when on a black. But an hour after a washing you can see the dust settled on it. Tough choice. In southern California I say go for it
     
  16. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:14 PM
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    Nope, not all. Solid colors don't have clear on top.
     
  17. Nov 19, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    You are correct, not all solids have clear. However my black 2016 tacoma does in fact have a clear top coat. One can tell by looking at the underside of the cab just at the body seam. The base coat, black, is not thick enough to completely cover the primer yet there is still a gloss, clear coat. I ain't trying to start a p!ssing contest, we're all on the same team here. Sorry to get off topic. OP, post some pics when you get her.
     
  18. Nov 19, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    WHITE!

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  19. Nov 19, 2015 at 6:33 PM
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    O.K. thank you for your thoughts. Have a nice evening.
     
  20. Nov 19, 2015 at 6:42 PM
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    Love black but 5 min after washing it starts looking dirty - MGM is very forgiving with dirt
     

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