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Got my first scratches today - how to fix?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by UserTaco, Jul 9, 2018.

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  1. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    UserTaco

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    Pretty disappointed - it could definitely be worse but I could use some ideas on how to best repair this. Is this something I could DIY? Is it something just a little touchup paint would be enough? Any tips much appreciated. Any chance of rust here because of this? It is the wheel well so it seems like plastic from what i can i can tell.

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    UserTaco, Jul 9, 2018
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  2. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    https://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/caspers-diy-paint-repair.512683/
     
    Norsemanvike, Jul 9, 2018
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  3. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    o_ORust on plastic?????
     
    tcjacado, Jul 9, 2018
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  4. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    Ouch! My heart hurts for you op
     
    Jimbo2, Jul 9, 2018
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  5. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Its the fender flares so its plastic
     
    Pine State, Jul 9, 2018
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  6. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:35 PM
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    DUH! Everyone knows it is the #1 killer!
     
    Ossaris, Jul 9, 2018
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  7. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Thats right that new plastic rust that only attacks turd gens.:D
     
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  8. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Its the whole reason I bought mine!
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    You could plastidip all the flares black now...?

    Im waiting till i get some scratches and then imma vinyl/plastidip mine.
     
    Broccoli, Jul 9, 2018
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  10. Jul 9, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Just replace the fender flare if it really bugs you. Or just look for someone wanting to sell their OR black flares.
     
    Whitetail Assassin, Jul 9, 2018
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    Try some touch up paint for cheap, it might be enough for you. If that doesn't satisfy, get the fender flare(s) that match the truck. As you said, it could've been MUCH worse! You should feel fortunate it was only on a plastic add-on piece and not the metal!
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    Leave it. Gives the truck character and makes the next scratches not so bad.
     
    JoeCOVA, Jul 9, 2018
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    Another reason why I hate painted flares. Just put some touch up on and call it good. Looks like garbage like that.
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Go to the dealership and get the touch up paint and then go to town on it. Toyota will need the VIN# to match the correct batch to your paint. It's only like $18.
     
    InfernoTonka, Jul 9, 2018
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  15. Jul 9, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Touch it up yourself.. the color code is first set of digits located on the bottom left of the ID label.

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    Pompeii1275, Jul 9, 2018
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  16. Jul 9, 2018 at 6:49 PM
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    I did the write up linked in post #2 and it was on a plastic flare. You can fix it.
     
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    Come up with a good off-roading story and rock it. I left them on my m3, not planning on changing things for the truck. Character. End of the day, it’s a truck/car. Especially being on plastic, just leave it alone and come up with a good story. Only one’s I “fixed” were on metal and that was purely for rust prevention
     
    suaveflooder, Jul 9, 2018
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  18. Jul 9, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    Damn. Learn something new everyday. Thx bro. Good luck OP. a little touch up ought to make you feel better.
     
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    Take it out four wheeling and then replace all four flares in the fall, they’ll need it. I have moderate quality aftermarkets which are essentially disposable.
     
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