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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:09 AM
    WoodsGhost

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    Got it from The Taco Garage. Their on sale now
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:11 AM
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    I have the same thing. I always thought finger nails. Although i keep mine short
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:23 AM
    Scotfree

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    Powder from vinyl gloves?
     
  4. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:25 AM
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    Damn ain't they purdy!! Love my bravo for sure.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:41 AM
    DAS Taco

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    It's the type of plastic. I tried many products and none seem to cover it well. But if you do find something I'm sure everyone would like to know!, thanks in advance
     
  6. Oct 7, 2021 at 4:53 AM
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    It is just another example of the low bid suppliers of plastics used in the production of the North American produced 3rd gen Tacoma. The windshields, door trim panels and cluster screens are some of the sorriest materials I have ever seen in new vehicles. The 2016 Tacoma that I recently sold, and thoroughly loved, was due for windshield #3 and had cluster screen #2. The door panels scuffed up so easily I gave up trying to do anything with them. I tried every product on those panels with no luck. I just think it's a shame that you cannot touch the door panels or cluster screens without showing some scratching or damage. A 1 mm smooth pebble is enough to damage the windshield. My Dad has a USA built 2016 Camry and his windshield looks like it was hit with pepper shot. It has under 20k miles. My 2008 and 2012 Japan built Tacoma windshields are still original. The cluster screens can be wiped with any type of rag without being scratched. My door trim panels look new compared to the scuffed up 2016 panels. I wonder if new Japanese built 4runners have any of these issues.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2021 at 5:04 AM
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    The best thing I have found to hide it is Chemical Guy VRP (vinyl rubber plastic). It dries with no residue and hides it pretty well.

    https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guy...chemical+guys+vrp&qid=1633608217&sr=8-1-spons
     
  8. Oct 7, 2021 at 6:04 AM
    DAS Taco

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    Totally agree with you, we also have a 2012 Made in Japan Toyota Yaris and I have to say that the quality of plastic is incredibly resistant to scratches. It's definitely a different supplier that's at another level. I nearly considered a 4Runner just because they're made in Japan but we also have a Honda Pilot 4wd that's Made in Canada (an older one) and the plastics hold up very well. The wife kinda reminded me that it was a truck I wanted...that's why everytime I see something that isn't right I say to myself...it's not made in Japan...:cool:
     
  9. Oct 7, 2021 at 6:15 AM
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    Got a nail in the front passenger tires, just between the knobby part of the tread. Appears to be a roofing nail, currently construction at the entrance of my subdivision and with all this rain and downpour, lack of any type of cleanup, it washed onto the street. Called 2 places and they each only have 1 tech so it’s a no go for today, but Firestone has 1 appointment late this afternoon thankfully. Rather have it patched than plugged honestly. So far it’s not leaking air, knock on wood.
     
  10. Oct 7, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    Plugs can be a good alternative if the plugs and contact cement is of a good quality. I used to be a service technician for the Police fleet and I got so good at plugging that I was done in under two minutes :), cops loved it...and the tires never leaked (from my plugs).
     
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    I agree. Plugged a few tires and no issues but been raining and still raining so rather have it done at a shop and patched. If I was in a pinch I’d go that route but thankfully I have another car I can drive
     
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    Next week, I'll be doing this to my truck for 7 days....but at Big Bend Ranch. Desert southwest paradise...and mucho pin stripes await. Silence, no friggn computer and zero people. Win, win, win for sure. Explore, hike, bike, eat, sleep...repeat. :thumbsup:

    Mind is in the gutter until then and not getting much done.

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    Those are going to scatter and glare like crazy
     
  15. Oct 7, 2021 at 9:01 AM
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    The color of amber led bulbs looks good. The performance of them, in the stock fog light, is extremely poor. The cheapest led alternative is the stock led replacements sold by Toyota for around $115 a pair. Can get clear or tinted. I had the high dollar Baja Designs amber sports in my 2016. They were not SAE compliant but were the brightest. Now the new SAE version is nice but still over $300.
     
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    well see i guess
     
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    You'll see, but oncoming traffic won't
     
  18. Oct 7, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    playdixie Miss'ippi fella

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    Yall, today I made one helluva discovery on my truck. It was finally a decent day outside and decided to remove the black stickers from the door pillars. Upon removing the sticker from driver side rear, I found a 2 or 3 HUGE blotches of scratches under the black sticker.

    At first, thought it was just glue that looked really weird still on there. After some Goo Gone and some light buffing with rubbing compound, it wasn't coming off.

    I'm absolutely mortified.

    20211007_113721.jpg

    So now I'm gonna have to order some pillar covers from @TUFSKINZ.

    I have absolutely no clue how those got there other than some fuckery at the factory. I know Toyota banks on most people not taking those off but damn.

    So to anyone who is considering doing this, beware. You might uncover some nasty stuff such as I did.

    FML. :annoyed:
     
  19. Oct 7, 2021 at 10:44 AM
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    Looks like some worker drone tested his sand paper on your pillar. Yup, it works. :rofl:
     
  20. Oct 7, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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    I wasn't really thinking about removing mine but after seeing yours I'm definitely not. That 100% is shit that happened at the factory. That sucks.....
     

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