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Rusty roof

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by H-man, Jul 24, 2024.

  1. Jul 24, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    H-man

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    I recently noticed my 2021 Tacoma roof has several small rust spots, has anyone else experienced this ?
     
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    Is it white?
     
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    can you take a pic?
     
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    Is it rust spots from something rusty dripping on the roof or the actual roof rusting? Pics would help.

    And....Welcome to the forum.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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    H-man

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    Thank you. Not from anything dripping on it. I do travel on highway a lot, so I’m thing maybe rocks chipped the paint and rust has formed. Will take pictured shortly
     
  6. Jul 24, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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  9. Jul 24, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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    seems clear that rock chips or something has hit your roof with enough force to dig through the primer. Sand the spot down use a touch up paint brush/pen and go about the rest of your life.
     
  10. Jul 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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    Looks like some rock chips. I would get a touch up pen from the dealer. It has a little sanding tip on one end to get rid of the rust. Once the rust is removed you can use the pen tip to touch up. It works really well IMHO.
     
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  11. Jul 24, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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    Thanks kent50, I will look into that pen
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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    Rock chips will do that. I have a big one next to my windshield :(
     

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