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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sarge1957, Jun 17, 2025.

  1. Jun 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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    Sarge1957

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    Any suggestions on how to repair the roof. Just wondering if I should try it myself or have a pro repaint it.
    Thanks

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  2. Jun 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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    gotoman1969

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    That appears to be thru the clear and paint. Easy option is wrap it. Other is paint it.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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    TnShooter

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    Only you can answer that.

    Me? I'm 5'9" on a good day.
    I can't see the top of my truck. I'm going to DIY that all day.
    All I care about is preventing rust.
    Looks?, Not so much. Not an my almost 20 year old truck........
     
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    TOYOTA 09

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    Up there? I had the same thing but my hood needed to be repainted too, I had it done, if it was just the roof I would have done it myself
     
  5. Jun 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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    TegoTaco

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    If it’s just the roof, DIY. Get a few quotes, compare the paint/materials, your time and see if it’s worth it.

    You can get away with a wrap as well and I’m sure there’s a wrap very similar in colour to your truck.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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    Homeline

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  7. Jun 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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    Azrael's Gaze

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    In my opinion id hire someone. But I also don't know paint repair and dont really trust myself to try and learn it on that large an area. I'm also only 5 9 and dont have a step ladders
     

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