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FirstToy · 04-29-2008, 08:44 PM

We tend to call that.. Maaco paint jobs...

Mickey · 04-29-2008, 10:46 PM

As far as scratches in the bed you won't go no where. I put a coat of that sealant wax on my truck and it did look funny going on but onced buffed off it has a gleaming shine now that it didn't before.

FirstToy · 04-29-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey

As far as scratches in the bed you won't go no where. I put a coat of that sealant wax on my truck and it did look funny going on but onced buffed off it has a gleaming shine now that it didn't before.

There seems to be a lot of brands out there... any one you liked the best? I hate trying 20 of them before I find one I like.

FriendSite.com · 04-30-2008, 04:07 PM

I'm currently doing a petition against Toyota regarding the paint problem, and will present it to them once we get enough signatures... 2 seconds of your time would be appreciated:

2007+ Toyota Tundra's Paint Quality Petition

FirstToy · 06-01-2008, 12:31 AM

I finally have a appointment with the Toyota rep next week... I posted a thread looking for input, so if anyone has anything for me.. I would like your input.

Toyota Paint - Toyota rep

FirstToy · 06-06-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

I finally have a appointment with the Toyota rep next week... I posted a thread looking for input, so if anyone has anything for me.. I would like your input.

Toyota Paint - Toyota rep

The Toyota rep.... did not help. It was a waste of time!! If an external source scratched or chipped the paint, Toyota does not see that as a warranty item. So do not drive it! Put it in a bubble so nothing happens to it. Buyers beware...

algolfer69 · 06-07-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

The Toyota rep.... did not help. It was a waste of time!! If an external source scratched or chipped the paint, Toyota does not see that as a warranty item. So do not drive it! Put it in a bubble so nothing happens to it. Buyers beware...

I dont know if this will help you out any but i checked the thickness of the paint on my 07 today. The paint on the hood of my truck was 3.75 mils thick. I also checked another truck which was an 05 tundra and the paint on it's hood was 4.5 mils thick. Both trucks are white.

FirstToy · 06-07-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by algolfer69

I dont know if this will help you out any but i checked the thickness of the paint on my 07 today. The paint on the hood of my truck was 3.75 mils thick. I also checked another truck which was an 05 tundra and the paint on it's hood was 4.5 mils thick. Both trucks are white.

Okay... but I am not sure how to do that?

algolfer69 · 06-07-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstToy

Okay... but I am not sure how to do that?

Do what? Check the paint thickness? If that is what you want to know, you need a dry mil gauge I have 2 of them at work a digital and a more ancient model which is very acurate. You can purchase them just GOOGLE it.

algolfer69 · 06-07-2008, 12:38 AM

I was hoping we would have a paint and body guy on here that may be able to shed a little light on how thick the paint should be.

FirstToy · 06-08-2008, 10:32 PM

If you are having problems with your paint. Please submit a complaint to the NHTSA and the BBB: IVOQ - File a Complaint and Untitled

pulsar · 11-07-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by algolfer69

I was hoping we would have a paint and body guy on here that may be able to shed a little light on how thick the paint should be.

Paint should be 4.5-5 mils thick as per this thread when I asked an internet manager about it. What I would like to know are how thick other work trucks are. One would think there should be a standard.

toad face killah · 11-12-2008, 02:41 AM

In my eyes, a spray in bed liner is some of th best money spent on a new truck.

FirstToy · 11-16-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by toad face killah

In my eyes, a spray in bed liner is some of th best money spent on a new truck.

But the question is: should you have to just to protect against minor scratches?

SteveN · 11-19-2008, 07:24 PM

Have been told it isn't the paint but the amount of layers of clear coat. I have owned a 94 & 99 Camry (Red & Black). Currently own a 91 4x4 and a 05 Tundra. Always waxed the camrys and the Tundra twice a year with Mequir's paste wax. Curious? Do you ever see a bright red toyota 10 years old that was shinny or really any that did not have hood or roof issues? I think all car manufactures today skimp somewhere!!!

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Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,797	As far as scratches in the bed you won't go no where. I put a coat of that sealant wax on my truck and it did look funny going on but onced buffed off it has a gleaming shine now that it didn't before. __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED DEER SLAYER Back In Action IBTO

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SteveN Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 4	Thin Paint Have been told it isn't the paint but the amount of layers of clear coat. I have owned a 94 & 99 Camry (Red & Black). Currently own a 91 4x4 and a 05 Tundra. Always waxed the camrys and the Tundra twice a year with Mequir's paste wax. Curious? Do you ever see a bright red toyota 10 years old that was shinny or really any that did not have hood or roof issues? I think all car manufactures today skimp somewhere!!!

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04-30-2008, 04:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
FriendSite.com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 140	I'm currently doing a petition against Toyota regarding the paint problem, and will present it to them once we get enough signatures... 2 seconds of your time would be appreciated: 2007+ Toyota Tundra's Paint Quality Petition

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FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 512	I finally have a appointment with the Toyota rep next week... I posted a thread looking for input, so if anyone has anything for me.. I would like your input. Toyota Paint - Toyota rep

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FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 512	If you are having problems with your paint. Please submit a complaint to the NHTSA and the BBB: IVOQ - File a Complaint and Untitled

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