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Why is my truck peeling?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jardoo, Mar 3, 2022.

  1. Mar 3, 2022 at 11:12 AM
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    jardoo

    jardoo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The top coat or whatever it is, is peeling. How do I stop it from peeling? Thanks.

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  2. Mar 3, 2022 at 11:14 AM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    There are several threads on paint peeling. Especially white. It looks like the dealer will warranty it is what I understand. I could be wrong
     
  3. Mar 3, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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    jardoo

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    I shipped my truck overseas lol. Warranty bye bye :)
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My truck identifies as a Prius.

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    Oh look, another mod....
    Yeah, that's the clearcoat peeling off. No warranty coverage for you, because you moved! The dry dessert like condition of where you're at (Be glad you aren't in Yemen, that place sucks even worse than Lebanon) will make the pain peel & fade very fast.
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2022 at 11:21 AM
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    yeah man it’s so fucking hot here. I guess I should put some type of protecting wax on my truck.
     
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  6. Mar 3, 2022 at 12:21 PM
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    Deacon Blues

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    Can you post better pics?

    It looks like something is on the fender flare too, and if the clear is peeling off in giant sheets I think you're past the point of wax helping.
     
  7. Mar 3, 2022 at 12:34 PM
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  8. Mar 3, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    Your clear coat is peeling, sucks, but once it starts, it is hard to stop.
     
  9. Mar 3, 2022 at 3:25 PM
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    CusterFan

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  10. Mar 3, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    Send some more pics with different lighting if you can. Looks like clearcoat failure and thats a somewhat unusual place for it to occur.
     
  11. Mar 3, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    You could ask the dealership but chances are they'd say is completely normal :facepalm:
     
  12. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:24 PM
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    Clear coat failure. It's toast, sorry. No way to stop it now. I'm sure the hood and roof are next.
     
  13. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:29 PM
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    Thanks for the feedback guys. I can get some more pics later.

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  14. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    wtf!!!
     
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    You buy the truck new or used. That looks like it’s been fixed before.
     
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  16. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    new. But yeah That door has been fixed before.
     
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    All good though honestly. Looks like shit but its not a big deal in the desert, just cosmetic.
     
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    That’s the problem. Paint failed from the repair. If you ever get near the shop they should warranty it
     
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  19. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:40 PM
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    You could try to scrape the "loose" clear coat off & get a spray can of clear lacquer as a quick fix & it might prevent it from spreading. Good Luck :)
     
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  20. Mar 3, 2022 at 4:41 PM
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    lol I’m in the Middle East. It was a shit shop and they don’t do warranties.
     

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