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Touch-Up Paint

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by itsnotatoy, Jun 7, 2025.

  1. Jun 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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    itsnotatoy

    itsnotatoy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a couple of very small chips on my truck.

    What touch-up paint do you guys recommend? Is the Toyota brand the best way to go?

    Do you get from the dealer or an online source?
     
  2. Jun 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

    MGMDesertTaco Come on, live a little...

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    Shake them up really good, but none of them match (color and texture) 100%. OEM preferred, but Duplicolor works too.
     
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    https://drcolorchip.com/
    the best…I’ve used it on multiple cars over the years and it’s always spot on unless the car has really faded
     
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  4. Jun 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    That's the most expensive touch up paint kit I've ever seen. Which one of their kits do you order?
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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    eaglehawaii

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    Dr Colorchip.

    i use it for our vehicles.
    Perfect match and easy application.
     
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    I will go with OEM. It's pretty inexpensive and I only have a few spots so I don't need anything fancy.

    Thanks guys!


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  7. Jun 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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    Not the person you asked, but I’ll answer anyway as I’ve been using their kits for years.

    The 1st purchase is a little pricey but as you need the paint itself, the leveling spray that smoothes out the paint, and their squeegee is a must have IMO as it works great to push the paint into the chip.

    The leveling spray will last a long time and can be used for any of their paints. So the 2nd and subsequent purchases are just the little bottles of paint.
     
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    Chairmanmeow66

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    Oem paint from dealer and rubbing compound made my chips look better than before
     
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    Easiest color to touch-up & have it not be noticeable if done correctly...
    Easiest color to have it match & blend-in so it doesnt stand out like a sore thumb...
     
  10. Jun 8, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    Just a quick note that a lot of times using just clear coat is enough to fix a scratch or chip especially if it is not down to the actual color paint.
     
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    Load_Elevation_Fail

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    I’ve used Color N Drive for a few different vehicles over the years. Their kit is fairly good and the paint matches perfect.

    https://colorndrive.com/
     
  12. Jun 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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    if you want a perfect match I’d go with Drcolorchip. You don’t need the whole kit just the touchup paint. I’ve never found factory paints to match very well but if it’s a tiny spot it probably won’t matter too much
     
  13. Jun 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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    People complain about the cost of good touch up paint. Also the cost of good floor mats. And the vehicle is worth 30, 40, 50, thousand or more.
     

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