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Best colors for desert pin stripes?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hidesert cowboy, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    hidesert cowboy

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    How does the more matte colors like the blue, lunar and cement do with desert pin stripes? Does the more matte colors make it easier or harder to see scratches. I know white is probably the best. Kinda tired of white though
     
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  2. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    Idk what are “ desert pin stripes “ but here pins stripes on cement.

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    Desert pin striping is a southwest term basically, as our deserts are full of bushes that scratch up the sides of your truck like you have pictured.

    In my experience all of the colors suck for this, as it is actual damage to your paint. It's extra noticeable on Inferno though!
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:26 AM
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    ahhhh!! OP invest in goat armor
     
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    I would say quicksand is the best for hiding pin stripes.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    That pic gave me a slight heart attack.:rolleyes:
     
  8. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:46 AM
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  9. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    Daaaaymnnnnnn!
     
  10. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    White obvi
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    Omg!!,! Holy crap for the win! Thanks so much. That is exactly what I need!
     
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    Goat armor is great... It'll save you.
    My black truck shows every pinstripe. Awful.

    I'd say quicksand hides it best.
     
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    Definitely quicksand. Had a hard time getting a good photo, but they are there.
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    Is quicksand even offered anymore?
     
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    I saw a quiksand taco and it had a lot of really deep scratches/pinstripes. You can only notice them if looking up really close. It hides better than white IMO.

    If i was to buy a rig for offroading i would definitely get a quicksand, even though its my least favorite color.
     
  17. Jan 9, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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  18. Jan 9, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    Whaaaat?!

    Its super popular in my neck of the woods.
     
  19. Jan 9, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    Yup, gone. Guessing it was removed for Lunar rock.
     
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  20. Jan 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM
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    Huh, interesting. If it wasnt popular that would make more sense to me.

    Curious to see how the lunar rock will do. Havent seen one in the wild yet.
     

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