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Post your BLACK 3rd Gens

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Steves104x4, Sep 12, 2015.

  1. Apr 27, 2017 at 2:36 PM
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    RunMCG

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    Same question about cost. I've scratched the shit out of mine already.
     
  2. Apr 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    TacoMan619

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  3. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM
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  4. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:28 AM
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    BlackTacosMatter92

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    Depends on the place. Both the detailer and I are military so I think he was generous with it being $700. Ended up being free though because a little mishap so I'm definitely not complaining
     
  5. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    TejasTaco

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    If you go offroad, there's no point in spending money on a ceramic coat.
     
  6. May 2, 2017 at 12:01 PM
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    Nived

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    I currently own an '03 white Tacoma that I've been driving since sophomore year of high school (about 8 years). Only 111k on the odometer, but I'm gonna be pulling the trigger on getting a 3rd very, very soon. Black tacomas have always appealed to me and I really want to go with the black 3rd gen. I'm only hesitant because of all the talk about maintenance and vulnerability.
     
  7. May 2, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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    pta_taco

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/pta_taco-2016-offroad-build.493686/
    If you wash it right from the start and apply the right protection for your paint, it's not that hard. But a truck is a truck it's gonna scratch if you take it off the pavement.
     
  8. May 2, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    Yeah, I understand. I'm not expecting it to look pristine at ALL times, by any means. I was just more concerned with the normal scratches that present and are more noticeable on a black 3rd gen.

    Do you have any recommendations for paint protection? Thanks in advance.
     
  9. May 2, 2017 at 4:28 PM
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    PuertorricanTaco

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    Once you go BLACK.....
     
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  10. May 2, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    Not when it comes to trucks, I went black with my 16 and definitely will not be back, way to much work and maintenance/worry to keep clean. But they do look good.
     
  11. May 2, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Love mine, just rinse it off at manual wand car wash with water between hand washes
     
  12. May 2, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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  13. May 2, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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    Dipped and De-badged
    Completely de-badged
    upload_2017-5-3_0-2-47.jpg
     
  14. May 2, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    Sandytaco14

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    Same with all vehicles, just more noticeable on black, and it doesn't change with higher end vehicles, if fact in some cases it gets worse. Nothing like polishing a brand new Lamborghini will more imperfections than my truck.
     
  15. May 3, 2017 at 1:05 AM
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    I wouldn't ever want a black vehicle again, but that looks good!
     
  16. May 3, 2017 at 4:27 AM
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    Ya, I told myself the same thing after coming from a black 4Runner. However, I wanted a MG in manual transmission (TRD OR) and every dealer I went to told me it was a unicorn. After ordering one and 2 months of the dealer having absolutely no info for me, I found a black one about 4 hours away......and here I am again.
     
  17. May 3, 2017 at 4:29 AM
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    I love looking at your black trucks! I still say they're a cruel joke. I'd wash and wax my 99 Black Avalon and the sun would hit it and I would see a ton of swirl marks.
     
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  18. May 3, 2017 at 4:32 AM
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    ex4runner

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    totally.........:annoyed:
     
  19. May 3, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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    Mfowler15

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    Plasti dipped rims and grill Added a few decals + debadge Cali-raised light bar in lower grill and hood lights Factory roof rack
    Figured I would put up an update on how my truck is goingIMG_0373.jpg IMG_0374.jpgIMG_0376.jpg
     

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  20. May 6, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    You just cannot let it bother you. Drive on! I use Duragloss on mine and don't let the swirls bother me.
     
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