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MGM Touch Up Paint

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by facefirst, May 6, 2018.

  1. May 6, 2018 at 10:21 AM
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    facefirst

    facefirst [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got a dent on my rocker panel that took some paint off. Can anyone recommend some good touch up paint and clear to fix it. Thanks.
     
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  2. May 6, 2018 at 10:24 AM
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    bmgreene

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    Duplicolor is the only brand I've e er heard of other than OEM. Most auto parts stores in CA sell it in brush or spray containers

    The MGM matches pretty well (I used it to paint my Prinsu rack). They also make a clear spray.
     
  3. May 6, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    el_burro

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    Just go OEM if you only need a little. Dealer should be able to sell you a small touch-up bottle for not too much $.
     
  4. May 6, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    Thanks guys. Ended up ordering Duplicolor since they had it on Amazon.
     
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  5. May 6, 2018 at 12:38 PM
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    I have a touch up bottle from the Dealer and a spray can of Duplicolor, both are pretty close.
     
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  6. May 6, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    Duplicolor is pretty damn close even with the clear, painted the letters on my China grille MGM to match truck and can't tell the difference.....
     
  7. May 6, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    TacoTruck808

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    Yup, I use duplicolor also. Painted my shark fin antenna and parking sensors and matched perfect!
     
  8. May 6, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    I don't know if they still do this, but duplicolor started their business by buying surplus OEM paint and repackaging it in small containers.
     

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