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
    Quick Links: 4runner TRD Pro rims on 2018 Tacoma Trd Pro Adventure Ovrlnd Tacoma Build Sheet Bedrail mounts... lets see them New Guy Roast/Fumoto Valve Durability Phone mount Question about Fox 2.5 Coilover with Resi

Paint Chips from Tires

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:32 AM
    #1
    Tacoma2GR

    #1
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    Is anyone else having this problem?

    I'm barely hitting 6,000 miles and have 3 noticeable paint chips the bottom textured paint part of the truck right behind the front tires.

    I don't know how you guys with spacers on here deal with it, it's driving me nuts. Buying touch up paint soon to avoid rust.
     
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #1
  2. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:34 AM
    #2
    Unchained 5150

    #2
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    Do you have mud flaps on or off?
     
    Unchained 5150, Apr 17, 2016
    #2
    Sola Gratia likes this.
  3. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:34 AM
    #3
    Sola Gratia

    #3
    Sola Gratia Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Member:
    #177383
    Messages:
    105
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Len
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma SR5 AC, 4cyl, Super White
    Do you have mud flaps on your truck?
     
    Sola Gratia, Apr 17, 2016
    #3
  4. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:34 AM
    #4
    Tacoma2GR

    #4
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    No mud flaps, didn't come with the truck and haven't bothered buying any.

    However, it might be necessary even though I don't like the look of them.
     
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #4
  5. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:35 AM
    #5
    Sola Gratia

    #5
    Sola Gratia Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2016
    Member:
    #177383
    Messages:
    105
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Len
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma SR5 AC, 4cyl, Super White
    You might want to buy a set, it'c cheaper than the alternative.
     
    Sola Gratia, Apr 17, 2016
    #5
    Tacoma2GR[OP] likes this.
  6. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:36 AM
    #6
    Unchained 5150

    #6
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    That's why I never took mine off my 15 lifted 3 inch with real aggressive tires=rock chips
     
    Unchained 5150, Apr 17, 2016
    #6
    Tacoma2GR[OP] likes this.
  7. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:56 AM
    #7
    Unchained 5150

    #7
    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    Unchained 5150, Apr 17, 2016
    #7
  8. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:11 AM
    #8
    Murkules

    #8
    Murkules Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2012
    Member:
    #72702
    Messages:
    312
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dane
    Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2016 Tacoma TRD Offroad DCSB Super White
    Had the same problem so I picked up the OEM Toyota 040 super white paint touch up and mudflaps. Gonna order the clear coat touch up as well.

    Mudflaps
    $84 Genuine Toyota PT345-35170 Mudguard & Hardware
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018O...+mud+flaps&dpPl=1&dpID=41UOX78QTsL&ref=plSrch

    040 Touchup Paint
    $14 Toyota Touch up Paint 040 Super White Genuine Scion/Lexus
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0060...h+up+paint&dpPl=1&dpID=41TlEA6pVCL&ref=plSrch

    Clear Coat Touchup
    $14 Toyota Genuine 00258-0000C-21 Clear Coat Touch-Up Paint Pen (.5 fl oz, 14 ml)
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009VJXG5W/ref=pd_aw_fbt_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1GJJ63HBEDQZWRX75EFB
     
    Murkules, Apr 17, 2016
    #8
    CodyX36, Sola Gratia and Tacoma2GR[OP] like this.
  9. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:34 AM
    #9
    Tacoma2GR

    #9
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    Has anyone tried clear bra along the sides?
     
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #9
  10. Apr 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM
    #10
    ZachMX

    #10
    ZachMX Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2011
    Member:
    #65113
    Messages:
    6,857
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    00 AC, 08 DCSB, 11 AC,15 DCLB, 16 DCLB,17 DCSB
    I explored this option, most respectable detail/body guys will tell you on a white vehicle its terrible, it ends up yellowing no matter what and will look terrible in a year or two and costs to install and remove. I just accepted its a truck, and when it gets terrible I'll repaint/etc.
     
    ZachMX, Apr 17, 2016
    #10
    Tacoma2GR[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  11. Apr 17, 2016 at 3:21 PM
    #11
    Tacoma2GR

    #11
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    Yeah your right, I shouldn't be OCD about it since that's not me.
    Their only noticeable to me since I know they are there and only found them when washing the truck.

    I guess I'll just keep up with the touch up paint to avoid rust or flaking.
    Down the road, maybe even vinyl wrap the whole truck if it gets that bad.
     
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #11
  12. Apr 17, 2016 at 3:30 PM
    #12
    ZachMX

    #12
    ZachMX Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2011
    Member:
    #65113
    Messages:
    6,857
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    00 AC, 08 DCSB, 11 AC,15 DCLB, 16 DCLB,17 DCSB
    :thumbsup: Yep, I do touch up paint every summer and once its beyond terrible I'll look into repainting it, etc. if Im not in a different truck by that point.
     
    ZachMX, Apr 17, 2016
    #12
  13. Apr 17, 2016 at 6:05 PM
    #13
    thepinktaco

    #13
    thepinktaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2013
    Member:
    #107608
    Messages:
    691
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cody
    Orange, MA
    Vehicle:
    95 SAS Tacoma, 99 4runner, 16 Tacoma.
    Posted these a while back. Flares have a bunch of pits and there was a chip in the paint. This is from highway driving only after 1 month. Haven't checked too close since then.


    835E6D87-F039-4A03-B435-084EC955BB21_zps_ff503aa03ff37abed2b73c1b24fab88909dd60ec.jpg

    DEB1E39B-F3B8-4DA3-AA72-F272E46BC7ED_zps_97fdf268d5775f83865241a91519a3f61ead5ca6.jpg
     
    thepinktaco, Apr 17, 2016
    #13
    Tacoma2GR[OP] likes this.
  14. Apr 17, 2016 at 6:46 PM
    #14
    rtzx9r

    #14
    rtzx9r Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2016
    Member:
    #174071
    Messages:
    1,750
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bueller
    34997
    Vehicle:
    2016 TRD Sport
    LS1 swap with nitros.
    Xpel ultimate film has a 10 year warranty against yellowing. Just bought a kit for my taco and will see. Tried a 3m kit on my white S2000 and it yellowed after a few years and was removed.

    Only concern on the side of the doors is the surface is textured with rock chip coating and I do not think a film would adhere well.

    I'd get the mud flaps as well - love mine and they keep the truck a LOT cleaner.
     
    rtzx9r, Apr 17, 2016
    #14
    Tacoma2GR[OP] likes this.
  15. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:19 PM
    #15
    bdunna

    #15
    bdunna Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 20, 2015
    Member:
    #155666
    Messages:
    941
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2005 tundra access cab
    Mud flaps are the way to go. Will keep 98% of rock chips away. They don't look great, but better than chips. Touch up paint is a must especially in the rust belt. Exposed metal means rust can set in quick.

    My truck came with some plastic near the rear wells and tailgate. Nothing I ordered. Am I the only one? Kinda don't like em, too many air bubbles for me. I understand as they where installed over orange peel.
     
    bdunna, Apr 17, 2016
    #15
  16. Apr 17, 2016 at 7:51 PM
    #16
    ZachMX

    #16
    ZachMX Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2011
    Member:
    #65113
    Messages:
    6,857
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    00 AC, 08 DCSB, 11 AC,15 DCLB, 16 DCLB,17 DCSB
    Xpel still yellows, they all do, there's no way around it, if its exposed to dirt/elements and sun its never gonna not turn some color. White shows it worse.

    http://www.audiworld.com/forums/s6-...199/xpel-ultimate-white-paint-yes-no-2852490/
     
    ZachMX, Apr 17, 2016
    #16
  17. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:28 PM
    #17
    Tacoma2GR

    #17
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    I'll go ahead and try 3M scotchgard protective film.

    It's about 16.99 on Amazon for a 6inch by 60 inch roll and I can apply it myself over the textured paint since that's where my rock chips have been.

    Hopefully I get it done by the end of this week and I'll comeback and report.
     
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2016
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #17
  18. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:30 PM
    #18
    alf

    #18
    alf Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2015
    Member:
    #151091
    Messages:
    185
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alf
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    TRD OR 4x4
    Never wash my truck, haven't noticed.
     
    alf, Apr 17, 2016
    #18
    MudLovingFJ, COskimtb and Tacoma2GR[OP] like this.
  19. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:31 PM
    #19
    Tacoma2GR

    #19
    Tacoma2GR [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2015
    Member:
    #168106
    Messages:
    1,213
    Gender:
    Male
    Hesperia, CA
    Vehicle:
    2020 TRD Sport 4x4
    That's one way to go about it, I should've left it covered in mud.
    I would have never seen any imperfections lol
     
    Tacoma2GR, Apr 17, 2016
    #19
    alf[QUOTED] likes this.
  20. Apr 17, 2016 at 8:37 PM
    #20
    ZachMX

    #20
    ZachMX Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2011
    Member:
    #65113
    Messages:
    6,857
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    00 AC, 08 DCSB, 11 AC,15 DCLB, 16 DCLB,17 DCSB
    I would hesitate, I've heard it's actually not so easy to install diy. Good luck though, and it's gonna yellow, but your money.
     
    ZachMX, Apr 17, 2016
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Products Discussed in

SEM 39803 Clear Chipguard - 14.8 oz.
$25.99
Toyota Touch up Paint 040 Super White Genuine Scion/Lexus
$13.89
Toyota Genuine 00258-0000C-21 Clear Coat Touch-Up Paint Pen (.5 fl oz, 14 ml)
$13.89
Genuine Toyota PT345-35170 Mudguard & Hardware
$83.14
To Top