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Paint scratch repair advice

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by z1288, Apr 25, 2022.

  1. Apr 25, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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    z1288

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    Hello,

    I noticed this starch today on my 2021….

    Can someone give me advice on how to fix this? Touch up pen?

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    Thanks,
    Zach
     
    z1288, Apr 25, 2022
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  2. Apr 25, 2022 at 2:13 PM
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    Kyebasse

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    It appears a bit deep scratch but check Chrisfix on YouTube.
     
    Kyebasse, Apr 25, 2022
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  3. Apr 25, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    HTXTACO93

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    Just checked out that Chris Fix Video and I'm getting ready to grab some Lunar Rock touch up paint. I'll follow up with any advice Zach!
     
    HTXTACO93, Apr 25, 2022
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  4. Apr 25, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    Did the scratch go through the paint? It appears the scratch is on the clear coat.
     
    Kyebasse, Apr 25, 2022
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  5. Apr 25, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    Highly recommend NOT using a touch up pen. I bought a higher-end scratch fix kit from autozone the week after I bought the truck because my wife’s fkn wedding ring put a 3 inch scratch on my passenger side front door. I followed the directions to the letter and put some wax/polish over it and you can just barely tell where it’s at only if I pointed it out to ya.

    your scratches look super shallow like mine did. I’m betting a good scratch kit will do ya well. I paid like $20 if I remember right. Good luck brotha

    EDIT: product pic

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    RI_OR21, Apr 25, 2022
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    RyanDCLB, Apr 25, 2022
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    Can you feel the scratch with your finger nail? If you can then there's not much you can do. If you can't then a good polish will clear it right up.
     
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    I would start with a light cleaner or polish compound before something more harsh.
     
    Mastiffsrule, Apr 25, 2022
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