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2023 Tacoma gouge in frame

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PVtaco, Sep 28, 2023.

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  1. Sep 28, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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    Have a gouge in my frame from coming down hard on a rock. Is this something I need to look at repairing or can I just paint it to prevent rusting?
     
    PVtaco, Sep 28, 2023
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  2. Sep 28, 2023 at 7:48 AM
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    Paint it and don't look back.
     
    rolled93slc, Sep 28, 2023
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  3. Sep 28, 2023 at 7:52 AM
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    Paint and you'll forget about it in 2 months.
     
    Sonofliberty92, Sep 28, 2023
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  4. Sep 28, 2023 at 3:52 PM
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    Yep paint it!
    Your call but undercoating isn’t a bad idea either.
    Enjoy
     
    Greg-tacoma, Sep 28, 2023
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  5. Sep 28, 2023 at 3:53 PM
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    Welcome to the forum. Paint or undercoat whichever makes you happy.
     
    Captqc, Sep 28, 2023
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  6. Sep 28, 2023 at 6:03 PM
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    Someone had to ...

    Part it out! It is worthless now!
     
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    Republic of Texas
    IMG_0691.jpg
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2023 at 7:04 PM
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    Let the professionals take care of that... you do not want to make it worse and void your warranty. :anonymous:



    This^
     
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  11. Sep 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM
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    Paint it watch for rust done …
     
    Mallcrawler20, Sep 28, 2023
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    leave it, show it to women.....nuff said
     
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    Cosmoline rp-32 black and get the whole frame covered
     
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  15. Sep 28, 2023 at 10:25 PM
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    And sliders to prevent it from happening again
     
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  16. Sep 28, 2023 at 11:00 PM
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    Clean the area and paint it
     
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    Did anyone mention paint it?
     
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    Rust-coat, paint, get on with life. Yes it can be that simple.
     
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