How's the finished pain at area below the door in Tacoma 2018?

No, I watched it happen in real time As my heart sunk into my abdomen! Lol

 

I will also add that textured stone guard has been around for years.

 

Not a dumb question at all.

 

Don't delete it. Some people get pissy for no real reason. They could easily just not open the thread and move on but I guess they'd rather be petty.

 

Haha yeah its a sales tactic to screw up the paint on 100% of Tacomas build in the last 14 years.

Its meant to be there, not some sales tactic. As you can see most people don't even notice it until you get down to work under your truck.

 

Has anyone figured out the best way to go about fixing a spot about the size of an average hand ? Duplicate color primer then the spray? Any help would be appreciated I've searched a dozen different times and came up with nothing.
Thanks

 

Take it to a body shop would be first choice. That way, you get a warranty with it .... with that said...

Tape off area around damage. Leave 3/16” or so between tape and edge of damage to blend. Use 2000 fine grit sandpaper with water ( wet sand ) the edges to smooth it out. You don’t want jagged edges. Then use soap/water mix and clean rag to throughly clean area of dust, sand, and debri. Use a light coat of primer. Let sit for 24 hours to cure. Then use color match spray paint. give one coat and let sit for at least 6 hours. Give another coat. Let sit for 24 hours. You can give a 3rd coat if you want but if you have clear coat, nows the time to use it and let sit again for at least 6 hours. After that, wet sand with 3000 grit sandpaper, lightly, to smooth out any imperfections. Remove tape. Now use a buffer with maguires 205 and buff the area. Wipe off with clean rag. Now use maguires PlastX with a damp rag in a swirl motion and liberally coat the area. Wipe off with clean rag. Use wax and again coat the area to shine.

This is what I would do.