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Bed damage/repair

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dazed, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    Dazed

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    On my cross country move, I was travelling with a fully loaded bed and trailer. Something metal was apparently rubbing into my bed wheel wells and left what looks like a wear ding or crater and chipping? This got me curious as to should I be concerned?

    I want to do some kind of repair or patch to prevent further damage to this now weakened part of the structure and was wondering if anybody else has done the same. Below are photos showing what I'm talking about.

     
  2. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:24 AM
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    .45 Calibear

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    No need. The bed is made out composite. I’ve drilled into my wheel wells and they’re not weakened by a few holes.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    I don't disagree with that, but since it is uncoated, should I recoat it with something to prevent further damage?
     
  4. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM
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    Bleep100

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    All I would do is add a bed mat .
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:37 AM
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    .45 Calibear

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    The gouges and scratches will not worsen. Although it’s plastic, truck beds are made for abuse. You’ll be good.
     
  6. Mar 28, 2021 at 11:43 AM
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    Got a small roll of this rubber from my Tire guy. They use it in horse barns. Plenty heavy & not slippery like the plastic box.
     
  7. Mar 28, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    Tacosha

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    Use epoxy resin compound and little spatula. Takes you 10 min, done.
     
  8. Mar 28, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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    Buck Henry

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    It's a truck bed man! It was designed to get the ever living shit beat out of it! I would not sweat this for one second.
     

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