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2013 paint issue?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 13tacotrd, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. Apr 10, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    hotrod53

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    I had an '06 Tacoma super white, the paint never blistered like that but it did go flat and look like it was just washing away. Not that big of a deal, I eventually get most of it repainted and recently bought another super white. I would agree that it must be paper thin.
     
  2. Apr 10, 2014 at 10:33 AM
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    Fabulous

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    Almost all new vehicles have that shit paper thin water based pain on them now. My 95 Porsche has old school paint, and it must be 4-5 times thicker than the paint on my white Tacoma. I see a lot of older vehicles with very minimal rock chips and peppering on them compared to vehicles made in the last decade. Maybe it's part of the manufacturers plan to get us to buy new vehicles sooner...nobody wants a vehicle that looks all shitty and chipped up. Sorry, that will be my conspiracy theory for the day...
     
  3. Apr 10, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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    Sugar Silva

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    Keep a good coat of wax on her and wash often. The quick detailer in the glove box is also a great idea. I apply a single coat of high quality synthetic wax once every three months. Never had a problem.
     

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