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Paint issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Marvelousone, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. Jun 15, 2017 at 9:59 AM
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    Marvelousone

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    my truck relatively new with about 5k
    miles on it. I don't live by the beach and never evem driven on the beach. But recently i've noticed these rust spots. Anyone else having the same issue?IMG_8366.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    Marvelousone

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    Its a bad picture but its little
    orange specks that looks like rust
     
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  3. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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    Rob Daman

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    a lot
    clean it off with detailing clay then wax/seal it and you should be good to go.
     
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  4. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    Not on my truck. I do have some small rock chips on the front bumper but I think that is normal.

    My truck is magnetic gray metallic so maybe it hides blemishes like these better even though it's a pain to keep clean.

    I thought super white was a tri coat Seleant.
     
  5. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    I agree a good waxing will get rid of all that.
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    Rail dust?
     
  7. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    hiPSI

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    It is bits of metal picked up off the road that adhere to your paint and then rust. I know this because you can find them even on the painted PLASTIC pieces on the rear of vehicles. My wife's CR-V has them and I simply use a cleaner wax every now and then to get rid of them.
     
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    smitty99

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    Clearwater Bill

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    I'll wager there's nothing wrong with the paint, it's just a dirty truck.

    Nanoskin autoscrub, or clay bar, will be needed to remove that level of containment.

    If it was like that when you took delivery, the dealer should have handled it in the prep phase.

    If it's occurred since delivery, you need to evaluate if you regularly park in some form of industrial area.
     
  10. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    1bad2k

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    Use a clay bar. I prefer Meguiars, then seal it with some sealant.
     
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  12. Jun 15, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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