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2017 Tacona paint issues

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by K&K, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    K&K

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    Hi Everyone, I'm new to this Website, but am concerned with the cloudness on my roof that has happened rapidly on 1 1/2 old Tacoma. Thoughts? 20180709_101900.jpg 20180709_101900.jpg
     
  2. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    Anchovy

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    Definitely an issue, a new truck (especially a Tacoma) shouldn't have faded paint that soon
     
  3. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:32 PM
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    Wat the shit
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    For a split second it looked like a reflection of actual clouds. But yeah that shouldn't be like that. Was it parked outside 24/7 in az?
     
  5. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    BookieBob

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    Wow. I wax my roof every other month
     
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    InfernoTonka

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    Needs a good wax job. Then progress to a wax/polish blend like Meguires Mirror Bright. If that doesn't do the trick then do an all out polishing job on it. I'd do it in stages from least agressive (wax only applied by hand) and progress to the most aggressive approach (polishing) so it doesn't screw the clear coat up any worse.
     
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  7. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Paint warranty issue, set up a appointment with dealer and when they ask you on what you did to protect it, just say you wax it once a month.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    dal3_gribble

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    Hmmm, I forget what the paint/coating warranty is on these, but I would take it to Toyota to comment.
     
  9. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Toyota like any car company, you should have them repaint the top area because of paint failure.
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Another one. That resembles a 25 year old neglected vehicle. You're not alone from the threads I've seen. Almost all of them are blue.
     
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    You don't even need to say that. As long as you didn't throw battery acid on the roof, it shouldn't be fading like that even without washing it. That is clearly a defect.
     
  12. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    Thanks everyone. I'm heading to the dealership tomorrow here in Northern CA, and it will be interesting to hear what they have to say.
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    Tell them you don't like the cloudy blue sky effect :D
     
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    All the wax in the world and a buffer ain’t getting that out
     
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    Post what did are going to do for you.
     
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    I was thinking the same thing, they were all blue that I can recall too.
     
  18. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:58 PM
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    I definitely will.
     
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    Has anyone heard what the outcome was from the others?
     

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