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2017 paint flaking

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jakep, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. Mar 14, 2019 at 6:54 AM
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    jakep

    jakep [OP] New Member

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    The paint is coming off in several areas on the front, hood, fenders and bumper.Ranging in size from a quarter inch to three quarter inch. Definitely not stone chips. Paint looks paper thin, primer is still in place. Only 10,500 miles, bought new 03/08/2017. Looks like finish coat is not sticking to primer.
     
  2. Mar 14, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    shakerhood

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    You are still under warranty, take it to the Dealer and they should take care of it.
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2019 at 6:58 AM
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    Harden your bark, there are storms on the horizon.
    I blame water borne paint.
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    I went with one of my friends she bought a corolla and the sales woman straight told her and I make sure you wax twice a year and be careful on roads with gravel cause these paint they use on newer vehicles are very thin. And they have a lot of customers coming back saying paint has been chipping off very easily.
     
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  7. Mar 14, 2019 at 7:36 AM
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    tcjacado

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    What color is the truck?
     
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    i'd put my money on white.
     
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    I'll bet its Blazing blue
     
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  11. Mar 14, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    I agree I've heard of the issues but just BBP.
     
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    MGM gray or cement gray?? Or are you mistaking silver for gray..
     
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    jakep

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    Magnetic Gray Metallic.
     
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