Paint chip on new truck!

So I found a small paint chip on my 2014 tacoma I've only had for 3 weeks tonight. Its on the fuel door right above where you pull to open it. I'm guessing it's from a rock or something. Probably 1/3 the size of an eraser head. So what do I do now? Is this a job for touch up paint? If so, Any tips on applying?

 

It is the new blue color so yes it is fairly dark

 

Order a tube from the dealer.
Keep it in your truck.
Touch up as necessary.
I use a toothpick to make sure I get in the edge of the chip without overloading it with to much paint.

 

Above suggestions are the easiest but may not result in a fully hidden repair. I've used a method of touching up with base coat to add color to the chip following with clear coat (several coats) to fill. After cure, use a razor blade to scrape smooth, followed by 1500 grit, compound, polish, then wax. Search you tube on Kevin Tetz paint chip repair.

 

Some people use Dupli-color.

 

I'd hit up the dealer. Being such a new truck, they may fix it for free. Good luck!

 

Yes, definitely hit up the dealer, I got my whole hood repainted on a new Saturn I purchased back in the late 90's, gratis, for some strange reason, the paint started to bubble in spots on the hood after a couple of weeks, weird...the hoods were metal, the plastic fenders, doors and side panels had no problems...


The factory repaint was spot on...


Go to dealer first...

 

just have a beer and get over it...shit happens. It'll happen again too.

Why go to the dealer with a sob story, looking for free shit...why's everyone always want free shit?

 

Big difference between a rock chip and a factory paint defect. The Dealer is not going to repair a rock chip under warranty. A factory paint defect will be covered under your warranty. The proper way to repair is to base color coat, clear coat, let dry and sand with wet/dry sandpaper and then buff with compond then fine polish

 

Exactly get over it!!It won't be the last!!

 

GET DR. COLORCHIP THE TOUCH UP PAINT SUCKS ASS!!! I NOW HAVE A FREAKING PAINT BLOB ON MY TRUCK FROM IT AND I WILL BE ORDERING DR. COLORCHIP SINCE IT LOOKS LIKE IT WORKS AND IT IS AS SIMPLE AS PAINT IT ON AND THEN WIPE OFF THE EXCESS.

 

I would not advise keeping it in your truck. Paint doesn't like climate changes. Store somewhere climate controlled (in the A/C of your home, for example) and it will last a lot longer. Sold paint for Lowes for two years now.

 

Look's like it's time to trade the old girl in.

 

Dr. color shit looks like covered up acne

 

I never had an issue with it over the years but your point is well taken.