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Matt black on Grill issue

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Harley2, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. Mar 4, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Harley2

    Harley2 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi Folks,

    Hoping one of you good folks can help? I purchased a super white color matched Grill for my 15 Taco. The first had scratches in the paint and was exchanged no issues. This one looks great paint wise but has some small rub scuffs on the Matt black center section. The scuffs are not big but are definitely noticeable. Sending back for these scuffs I think would be a gray area. Any idea how to make them go away short of repainting. Polishing compound I believe would just make the areas shiny and more noticeable. Its frustrating when this happens after waiting for the parts delivery. Thanks for advice!
     
  2. Mar 4, 2015 at 12:15 PM
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    So I guess I'll just try a plastic trim protectant and see what that does?
     
  3. Mar 4, 2015 at 12:17 PM
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    well if it is scratched it's hard to make it go away, maybe they scratched it prepping the grill for painting.

    try mothers back to black or any other silicon based stuff
     
  4. Mar 4, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    Do you not have your original grille still? Could've just swapped out the black center sections if your stock one was in great shape.
     
  5. Mar 4, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    Not scratched its a few good rubs. I'll try the back to black for flat paint? Thanks
     
  6. Mar 4, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    Your a genius and I'm an idiot! Of course. Thanks....;)
     

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