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Paint Flake

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Al4x2, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. Jan 30, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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    Al4x2

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    Hello new owner 2019 grey Tacoma 4x2.question. my vehicle only has 2000 miles and I noticed a defect in the paint on my driverside door just below door handle. A chip/ flake
    It came with toyota paint protection..
    I was told it wasnt covered . I was told to bring it in to have a paint flake test?
    Question is if it had a paint protection why would it chip flake?
    Thank you

    2020-01-30 11.36.30.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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  5. Jan 30, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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  6. Jan 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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    'Cause like pinstripes or undercoating, paint protection is a dealer money maker. It's really just a term for wax or sealant.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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  8. Jan 31, 2020 at 7:52 AM
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    Al4x2

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    After market fog lights where can I find good ones?
     
  9. Feb 1, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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    Welcome to TW! That almost looks like a ding from a rock or something.
     
  10. Feb 3, 2020 at 12:09 PM
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    Al4x2

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  11. Feb 3, 2020 at 12:10 PM
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    Al4x2

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    Good news after battling it out ..its getting fixed!!!! It was a imperfection in the paint...
    NICCE DEAL
     

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