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Fixing paint chips

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Itsthatguyfromthething, Sep 23, 2020.

  1. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    Itsthatguyfromthething

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    I recently debadged my doors and on both sides a small chip appeared (about 2mm x 4mm each) along with acouple small scratches. What's the best way to go about fixing this.
     
  2. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    JoeCOVA

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    Put the badges back to cover it up ;)
     
  3. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    Touch up paint sir. Could get some from the dealer or auto parts stores. Just make sure its the same code as your paint. Make sure you clean it well before touching up.

    Good luck!
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:26 PM
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    But then its not cool.
     
  5. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    And less aerodynamic
     
  6. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    You are not wrong there sir.

    Im actually the minority that likes the chrome badges. I think it looks good against the black paint.

    :anonymous:

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  7. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    This might sound lame but I'm going for the "pro" look. I just need all black fender flares. :(
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    Looking good!!! Rock it bro
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    Nothing wrong with that brother, make it your own.
     
  10. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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    :hattip:

    Thank you good sir! There are so still so many things that i want, it just never ends.

    :spending:
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    I just used the Dr Color Chip kit on my truck and it worked pretty good
     
  12. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    Exactly
     
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  13. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    Just hit it with a touch-up pen/stick. You won’t see it afterwards unless your nose is right up on it.
     
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  14. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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    Second on the Dr Color chip...used it before with surprisingly very good results
     
  15. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    How about clear coat?
     
  16. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:23 PM
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    The paint sticks typically have that too. One side is the paint, and the other side of the pen is the clear coat.
     
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    Here is the Toyota OEM white touch-up pen. It doesn’t have the clear coat as some do, but honestly... it shouldn’t matter that much. Worse case scenario, just touch up the spot again as needed every year or two. Keep in mind, this is ideal for chips and very small scratches. You don’t want to “paint” a larger area with this.
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  18. Sep 23, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    i remember my first car.
     
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    Dr. Colorchip.
     

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