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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BalutTaco, Dec 9, 2019.

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  1. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    BalutTaco

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    BalutTaco [OP] Moja_Przygoda

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    Soo.. My cheap ass hired a guy from craigslist to fix dent.... costing me $400. The dealership was charging me $1,200. I really regret that decision..... cheap work ain't good work.... I know I know I should've bought sliders.... :(
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  2. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    5nahalf

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    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    I mean, it doesnt look bad, if it was shiny I bet no would notice.

    EDIT, make sure you pop the rubber plugs out of the rocker and spray the living hell out of it with fluid film or some sort of rust preventer. Any paint cracking on the front will also have paint cracking on the back.
     
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  3. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    There are some good youtube tutorials on how to fix minor dents like that. I'm sure you can make that section of paint look better by looking up how to blend and clear coat using just rattle can paint.
     
    rlx02, Dec 9, 2019
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  4. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:36 PM
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    I'm gonna slap a pair of sliders and call it a day!
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    When you can see the mistakes right in the finish you know the work is bad!
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Sliders were the very first mod I did. I learned from my old XJ. That being said I think Balut should not be in a taco. Only after consuming copious amounts of red horse and tanduay rum.
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Buy once cry once, that would bug me
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:38 PM
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    Ohhh flushing it? I don't think any water got in. the rust was very minimal.
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    $40k truck... I should've definitely went to the dealership....
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    yes he did LOL
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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    he did poke some holes and pulled out the dent. then put some bondo.
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    Was this Joe Bob's back woods garage?
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    Some Mobile autobody from norcal.
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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    Similar experience getting parts painted at a craigslist paint shop. 1/4 cost, 1/4 quality. It's proportional. Turned out ok I guess, and I guess that's all we can expect- ok.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    water will get in there eventually, just the moisture in the air will cause rust

    But, since there was enough metal bending to crack the paint on the outside, I would spray fluid film up in there to cover any area that may of cracked.
     
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    You will most likely have issues with that repair in the future. I’d eat the $400 and get it redone at a professional shop. Just my 2 cents though! If you’re fine with it, then fuck it :bowdown:
     
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    Dealerships don't do body work so...
     
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  19. Dec 9, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Put some Robitussin on it. Rub it in real good. Works on everything.
     
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  20. Dec 9, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    ops sorry. I mean Toyota has a body shop . next to my Toyota dealership
     
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