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Super White Paint Problems - 2021 Tacoma Off Road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tron Javolta, Oct 17, 2024.

  1. Oct 17, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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    Tron Javolta

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    Well, I thought I dodged it, but it looks like the Super White paint woes have come to my 2021 Tacoma OR (60K miles). It appears as if the clear coat is starting to chip on my hood. There is no sign of impact, so it appears to be the age-old white Toyota paint sucks issue.

    Should bring it to the dealer's attention and do they have a fix? Is there anything I can do to prevent the affected area from getting bigger?

    Hood 1.jpg
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  2. Oct 17, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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    Williston

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    Unfortunately, that looks like a different problem/failure. The common defect, which has been happening for years, is the actual paint/color coat peeling off body panels right down to the primer: sometimes in major sheets. I would definitely report it to the dealer. That's way to early for a three year old truck. I don't recall seeing this clear-coat issue previously reported here in the forum for a 3rd gen truck.

    Side note is that I don't believe my Super White truck (2014) has a clear coat finish. No peeling issues so far.

    FWIW, My son's 2005 is clear-coat on the black metallic paint, and has completely failed over the last seven years on the roof and hood. When he purchased it (140k) the paint was perfect: really beautiful color that one...
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    Welcome to TacomaWorld! Please keep us posted on how it's going.
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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    I'm really sorry I bought my 2019 Tacoma in the Super White color...but until I came here, I was ignorant about the huge issue this has been with the vast majority of SW Tacoma owners. What truly pisses me off, is that Tacoma acknowledges the problem and even said I am eligible for a "recall repair"...but even after all this time, and all the complaints from owners...they still don't have a solution to the problem! I really like my truck, and I really like the white color...it's my first Toyota...but I might not buy another one, and certainly not in Super White if I do.
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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