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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by EmanC19, Apr 12, 2019.

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  1. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    EmanC19

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    Hey guys, looks like I'm going to have to do some repairs. Saw this last week and was so mad, I'm guessing a hit & run. Sucks, what can we do? Smh. Does anyone know a great way to fix this & that won't cost me and arm and leg? Some people say to call my insurance? But wouldn't that make my insurance go up? Others say just buy the factory code touch up paint and just paint over it. From the pics, it doesn't seem dented in, just big scratch and paint off.



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    EmanC19, Apr 12, 2019
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  2. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    Take both sides off, dewax, wet sand and paint satin black.
     
    MtnFisher, Apr 12, 2019
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  3. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    9th

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    get a new bumper cap
     
    9th, Apr 12, 2019
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  4. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    TA2016

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    Wouldn't a new bumper cap come black and need to be painted?
     
    TA2016, Apr 12, 2019
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  5. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    9th

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    you got me there...:tinfoilhat:
     
    9th, Apr 12, 2019
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  6. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    Wulf no brain just damage

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    Plastidip both sides black. EZ touch up next time someone does the same
     
    Wulf, Apr 12, 2019
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  7. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    Time for a new steel rear bumper...
     
    Tacomike18, Apr 12, 2019
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  8. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:54 PM
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    Your insurance won't go up if your truck was hit & ran, yet unable to find the person that hit you. It'll fall under "comprehensive claim", which basically is not your fault but shit happens. You'll have to pay your deductible and insurance will cover the rest.
     
    I.eat.tacos, Apr 12, 2019
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  9. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    leave the damage as-is.
    epoxy a sharpened carbide insert onto both back corners. profit
     
    AxisCab, Apr 12, 2019
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  10. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    Stop thinking about it and it will go away. Problem solved.
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    Easy fix with a Youtube video and some paint! Whats the worse thing that can happen?
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    Touch up paint. I’ve got worse on my front when I brushed the garage pulling in. It’ll just get scuffed again
     
    Grossomotto, Apr 12, 2019
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  13. Apr 12, 2019 at 8:49 PM
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    Put a sticker, like jexus fish
     
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  15. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    At least your bumper corners aren’t popping out like mine...
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  16. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    Thanks for the advice guys, I'll keep you updated
     
    EmanC19, Apr 12, 2019
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  17. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    Take it on the Rubicon trail, scratch no more! :bananadance:
     
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  18. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    I would take it to a reputable body shop before I filed an insurance claim.
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    I’d go the touch up paint route...brush it it on in layers until it’s above the surrounding area. Wet sand to level it out then compound. Those caps have texture to them, which you will lose in the process, but you will have to look intentionally to see the difference.
     
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