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Any idea what this is?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 3Tacos, Jun 16, 2018.

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  1. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:14 AM
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    20180613_182613.jpg This just showed up on my hood the other day? I have an idea what it could be and then again I don't. Here is a couple of pics, yes I know it's covered in pollen. o_O
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:19 AM
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  3. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:20 AM
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    Looks like the suction cup markings/imprint for when the hood was moved by the robotic arm to the truck at the factory. I have seen a few of those on my windows and sunroof when it was new
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:25 AM
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    That's what I think as well. It's just weird how it just showed up after a year of owning the truck.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:26 AM
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    The thought did cross my mind. A little tiny crop circle :alien:
     
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  6. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:26 AM
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    I was able to see mine more on the sunroof than anyplace else, but it had to be at the right angle. Probably like when you saw it on your hood.
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:30 AM
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    I have three on the windshield right above the steering wheel that still show up from time to time.
     
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    Yep, I remember seeing those as well. I think eventually with enough rain/being washed all those eventually will fade away
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:36 AM
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    I've had 3 Tacoma's the last 13 years and this is a first for me.
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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    The truck is 6 years old and I can still see them from time to time!
     
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    I guess they use some good suction cups. LOL
     
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  12. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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    This was a first for me also. Do you know how many times I cleaned my windshield before giving up? (Hint: way too many!)
     
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  13. Jun 16, 2018 at 4:45 AM
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    I can guess, That would drive me crazy.
     
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    I have definitely seen it on the glass of many cars I have owned. Never on a body panel...
     
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    If a hair or something gets stuck on one end, driving wind will make it spin around and make a clean circle. I've seen it happen before. Could possibly be that.....?
     
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  16. Jun 16, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    clay bar and do a good sealant.
     
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  17. Jun 16, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    Fleshlight suction cup marks..
     
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  18. Jun 16, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    Kind of reminded me of that too, like grass or roots sticking out of the sand on a windy beach.

    P1000266.jpg
     
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    The same suction cups are used in paint less dent repair. All car lots use those guys and they go after any imperfection they can find, even on new car lots.
     
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    Shhhhhhhh Now my secret is out and everyone will have one on their hood!
     
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