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thin paint on front bumper.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wvugis78, Apr 16, 2016.

  1. Apr 16, 2016 at 12:48 PM
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    wvugis78

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    After getting a few chips on the front bumper cover I decided to use some camo wrap I had laying around to protect it. After finishing I took some wax cleaner to the bumper by hand and easily wiped the paint off the edge. Anyone else have problems. Cheap tacoma paint!20160416_152023.jpg20160416_152058.jpg
     
  2. Apr 16, 2016 at 3:29 PM
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    I don't think cheap, thin paint is something specific to Tacoma's
     
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    You're not suppose to use paint thinner lol
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    That makes sense. I was thinking it was a single stage paint or something. I have buffed with a high speed rotary buffer my other tacomas out every year and never even burned through a spot. Angers me on the thickness. It is real thin. Wonder if all is this thin or just a few. I will be visiting the dealer. Figure they will turn a nose to me but will start a case if needed. Word is if you have a scratch do not use any cleaner, polish or compound.
     

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