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Paint Recommendations SoCal

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by AW11, Apr 24, 2025.

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Apr 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM

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My clear coat is bad on the hood and roof of my first gen. Would like to see if anyone has paint shop recommendations in SoCal. Thank you in advance.

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Apr 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM

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Socal. can be anywhere......
Repaints are ridiculously expensive these days....
Like STUPID expensive...
Theres Maaco....
Best route is TJ, but that takes some research...

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Apr 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM

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I’m scared of going down to TJ haha.

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So where are you at within so cal?
That matters...

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Apr 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM

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Apr 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM

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Tj isnt close, I dont even consider LA so cal but I guess it is.
Probably not much advise on this other thread but may motivate the TJ option, look....

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/paint-or-spray-kevlar-lining.856889/#post-30571348

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