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Peeling Finish

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mixmixmix, Jul 2, 2024.

  1. Jul 2, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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    mixmixmix

    mixmixmix [OP] New Member

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    Hi all, I am wondering what the best course of action is to repair / prevent further damage to the finish, as shown in this photo.

    2009 Tacoma

    Thanks for your help!

    truck finish.jpg
     
  2. Jul 2, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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    kidthatsirish

    kidthatsirish Well-Known Member

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    Maybe buff it, apply clear compound and then some new clear coat and then buff it again.
     
  3. Jul 2, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    gotoman1969

    gotoman1969 Well-Known Member

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    Only fix for that is to repaint it.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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    TegoTaco

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    How’s the condition of the paint on the rest of the truck?
     
  5. Jul 2, 2024 at 5:48 PM
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    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Repaint.

    There’s no saving that
     
  6. Jul 3, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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    mixmixmix

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    Rest of the truck has flawless paint, only this section is impacted. I'll start asking around for paint jobs...
     
  7. Jul 3, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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    2015WhiteOR

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    Lucky for you, that part is removable. You could even find a used one of the same color.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
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    HondaGM

    HondaGM Call sign Monke

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    Welcome To TW..
     
  9. Jul 3, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    Too Stroked

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    Um, no. Absolutely not.
     
  10. Jul 3, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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    BluberryBCtaco

    BluberryBCtaco Making the magic happen

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    I tired that. Flaked off even more.

    I gave up and accepted my fate.
     
  11. Jul 3, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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    kidthatsirish

    kidthatsirish Well-Known Member

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    Bummer! Good luck with however you fix it!
     

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