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Pitted paint on hood and bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by seligman, May 23, 2013.

  1. May 23, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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    seligman

    seligman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What do you guys do about the pits on your hood and bumper from debris kicked up on the road?

    I know what happens when those pits are left untreated -- they mushroom in size causing more paint to flake off, and then the spot rusts over time.

    Do you use touch up paint or some kind of sealer?
     
  2. May 24, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    coma09

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    Touch up paint from dealer and apply with a toothpick. Course it depends on the size of the chip.
     
  3. May 24, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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    monkeyface

    monkeyface Douchebag, or just douche if we're friends

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    Cover it with 3M or get a bra. You can try to touch it up but you'll just get more chips.
     
  4. May 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    seligman

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    Since the truck is gray and the metal underneath is gray, I don't care about replacing the paint so to speak.

    I just want to seal it up so the pitted spots don't enlarge or begin to rust.
     
  5. May 24, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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    looneytunemagoun

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    I just wax my truck and and found some myself
     
  6. May 24, 2013 at 5:37 PM
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    grueinthebox

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    I've heard really good things about the Dr. Colorchip kit. Will be ordering one of those myself soon (though not for the hood - PO had that 3M clear stuff installed).
     

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