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MGM VS Underground

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by World2405, Oct 11, 2024.

  1. Oct 11, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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    World2405

    World2405 [OP] WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB!!!!1!

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    Which is better at hiding dirt and scratches and other sorts of imperfections in the paint?


    Which do you feel would hold
    Up better long term?
     
  2. Oct 12, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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    You might have to decide if you want a 3rd Gen or 4th Gen Tacoma first. I believe MGM is a 3rd Gen color and Underground is a 4th Gen color.
     
  3. Oct 12, 2024 at 7:12 AM
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    oconnor

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    MGM doesn't hide any dirt in IMO (mine always looks dirty) but the metallic likely hides imperfections, I just don't look at it that close.
     
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    Taliban Tan for the win!
     
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    I have owned a silver sky and an MGM.

    The light grays will hide dirt for weeks.

    The MGM, just like every other dark shade, looks jaw-dropping in the car wash parking lot. But the second you pull into traffic, it's immediately dull and splotchy again.
     
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  6. Oct 12, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    Mgm is one step better than having a black car.
     
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    Whichever is lighter!
     
  8. Oct 12, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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    I've owned both and Underground is a better color. Just comes down to if you want a third gen or a 4th gen.
     
  9. Oct 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    I’ve owned 3 mgm trucks and I finally saw an underground up close and it straight up looks like toyota forgot to add the metallic flake to mgm. It looks like a less premium color. The only time underground looks good to me is at night….when it looks black
     
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  10. Oct 12, 2024 at 8:13 PM
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    I have an MGM and love the way it looks when it's clean, MGM shows dirt really bad.

    If I had to do it over again I’d be better off with cement or white.
     
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    Silver is the best colour, in my opinion, for hiding road dust and hiding scratches.
     
  12. Oct 26, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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    World2405

    World2405 [OP] WUBBA LUBBA DUB DUB!!!!1!

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    I heard white chips like hell
     
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  13. Oct 26, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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    Yeah good point!
    The cement is probably the best at hiding dirt and looks good too.
     

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