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FirstToy · 06-06-2008, 11:02 PM

yeah... I am pretty pissed right now! I do not have anything nice to say about Toyota right now. I still like my truck, just pissed about the paint and how Toyota has handled it. I have only had the truck for a couple of months, and I cannot afford to get rid of it at this time. I baby it all the time, and I have already waxed it 4 or 5 times now. I have never had to do that with any vehicle up to this point. I will keep it.... and bitch about the paint every chance I get.

FirstToy · 06-08-2008, 08:54 PM

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

fahqu · 06-21-2008, 06:50 PM

cc: Yuki Funo
Toyota Company President
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 South Western Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501

Sent via USPS certified mail, article no. ______________

cc: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 South Western Ave.
Dept WC11
Torrance, CA 90501

There's Toyota's President's address and customer service department, WC-11. It may come in handy for some. I used it when I was having problems purchasing my Tundra. I'm also going to sign the petition as well.

In the mean time, for those who need touch up paint, try this website AutoVisuals.com – The Best Automotive Paint Touch Up Using the AutoSharp Pen . The stuff worked really well. I had to use it on my BMW M3's. Even though they had the best paint jobs of any car I've owned, the damn Houston truckers would occasionally throw rocks at my bumper and hood(Should have bought a clear bra for it when I first purchased them). I actually just ordered a paint pen for my Tundra, too. Not messy like the stuff with the brush. Goes on really easy and does a fantastic job at masking imperfections. There's a few reviews on E46 Fanatics: 3-Series, BMW Forums, BMW Modifications, E46 BMW and a little article. Anyway, hopefully this helps!

BTW, I thought I read this petition was only on two sites? Maybe we should make a list of Tundra/Toyota related sites and verify whether or not there's been a petition post made there, too? Maybe send it to editors or magazines? I'm sure Toyota wouldn't be too happy if major magazines or automotive review magazines ran stories like this. This way we're making sure it's being widely distributed and known.

Have a great weekend.

Here, added a link to the review from E46fanatics.com that's on Autovisual's site. There's some pictures of before and after, too.

AutoVisuals.com – The Best Automotive Paint Touch Up Using the AutoSharp Pen

FirstToy · 06-22-2008, 10:32 PM

FAHQU... Thanks! I have wrote everyone else, so I will write them too! As far as getting this petition out there... I am all for that! Now we just need someone with a couple of connections!

fahqu · 06-23-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstToy

FAHQU... Thanks! I have wrote everyone else, so I will write them too! As far as getting this petition out there... I am all for that! Now we just need someone with a couple of connections!

No problem, just want to help out a little.

FirstToy · 06-23-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fahqu

No problem, just want to help out a little.

Cool...

Just as a sided note: I laughed when I wrote that post yesterday. That was the first time I said thanks to a F....k you before

fahqu · 06-23-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstToy

Cool...

Just as a sided note: I laughed when I wrote that post yesterday. That was the first time I said thanks to a F....k you before

No problem. A lot of people don't get it or it takes them a while to figure it out, lol.

Hill · 07-10-2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

What I did wrong was kept the claybar the way it was when it came out of the wrapping. So I didn't knead it into a wider surface area. Then I just kept using the same side of it. Good thing I got lazy and only did half my truck. DOH!!!!!!!

Hey that ICE comes in a liquid clay bar now...I had a few scratches from a hose when I climbed into the bed to wash my roof and it took the little ones out, but c'mon...should a hose really scratch my TRUCK?

That liquid ICE stuff is crazy!! Yeah $20 for a bottle is high, but you don't need much and it is the TRUTH!!

FirstToy · 07-10-2008, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hill

Hey that ICE comes in a liquid clay bar now...I had a few scratches from a hose when I climbed into the bed to wash my roof and it took the little ones out, but c'mon...should a hose really scratch my TRUCK?

That liquid ICE stuff is crazy!! Yeah $20 for a bottle is high, but you don't need much and it is the TRUTH!!

We all agree that the paint should be more durable then what it is. I sent my complaint into the BBB, but the BBB was not any help in the end... From the BBB,"Toyota inspected customer’s vehicle on June 4, 2008 and found paint concerns caused by external sources and are not covered under Toyota's warranty. Customer not satisfied with Toyota's decision.
Our position remains the same - no assistance."

FriendSite.com · 07-10-2008, 06:24 PM

I seem to remember there was a company that produced lead painted toys via China, perhaps the BBB would like to report ...

"Lead ingestion by baby licking paint, baby died, result of external influence, no assistance"

Hmmm, seems some take responsibility of their products, and others dont.

I'm pissed off that simply locking my hard top on the bed, and people entering the truck has scratched and rubbed the paint off.. WHY OH WHY OH WHY put white primer under black paint.. I'm going to spray my truck in white (or line-x the whole truck!), so I'll never notice all the scratches...

by the way, the Paint Petition is now upto 146 signatures...

FirstToy · 07-10-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriendSite.com

I seem to remember there was a company that produced lead painted toys via China, perhaps the BBB would like to report ...

"Lead ingestion by baby licking paint, baby died, result of external influence, no assistance"

Hmmm, seems some take responsibility of their products, and others dont.

I'm pissed off that simply locking my hard top on the bed, and people entering the truck has scratched and rubbed the paint off.. WHY OH WHY OH WHY put white primer under black paint.. I'm going to spray my truck in white (or line-x the whole truck!), so I'll never notice all the scratches...

by the way, the Paint Petition is now upto 146 signatures...

yeah... I hear you about the paint

I am trying not to let it get to me too much. Take care of it as I go, and try not to get too pissed off

Hill · 07-10-2008, 06:57 PM

Yeah I hear ya...even tho its one sexy beast, it is a Truck!

FriendSite.com · 07-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hill

Yeah I hear ya...even tho its one sexy beast, it is a Truck!

Quote:

Yeah I hear ya...even tho its one sexy beast, it is a Truck!

A truck... meaning tough, reliable and big enough to move your sh1t around..

Hill · 07-10-2008, 07:09 PM

exactly...even though I've only had it for a month, I think its gonna be able to handle whatever I dish out. (almost)

Mercury · 07-13-2008, 09:10 PM

Hope it can handle the 2600 lbs I had in it on saturday on a regular basis!!!!

06-21-2008, 06:50 PM	#78 (permalink)
fahqu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 50	cc: Yuki Funo Toyota Company President Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 19001 South Western Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 Sent via USPS certified mail, article no. ______________ cc: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 19001 South Western Ave. Dept WC11 Torrance, CA 90501 There's Toyota's President's address and customer service department, WC-11. It may come in handy for some. I used it when I was having problems purchasing my Tundra. I'm also going to sign the petition as well. In the mean time, for those who need touch up paint, try this website AutoVisuals.com – The Best Automotive Paint Touch Up Using the AutoSharp Pen . The stuff worked really well. I had to use it on my BMW M3's. Even though they had the best paint jobs of any car I've owned, the damn Houston truckers would occasionally throw rocks at my bumper and hood(Should have bought a clear bra for it when I first purchased them). I actually just ordered a paint pen for my Tundra, too. Not messy like the stuff with the brush. Goes on really easy and does a fantastic job at masking imperfections. There's a few reviews on E46 Fanatics: 3-Series, BMW Forums, BMW Modifications, E46 BMW and a little article. Anyway, hopefully this helps! BTW, I thought I read this petition was only on two sites? Maybe we should make a list of Tundra/Toyota related sites and verify whether or not there's been a petition post made there, too? Maybe send it to editors or magazines? I'm sure Toyota wouldn't be too happy if major magazines or automotive review magazines ran stories like this. This way we're making sure it's being widely distributed and known. Have a great weekend. Here, added a link to the review from E46fanatics.com that's on Autovisual's site. There's some pictures of before and after, too. AutoVisuals.com – The Best Automotive Paint Touch Up Using the AutoSharp Pen Last edited by fahqu : 06-21-2008 at 06:52 PM.

07-10-2008, 06:24 PM	#85 (permalink)
FriendSite.com Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 85	I seem to remember there was a company that produced lead painted toys via China, perhaps the BBB would like to report ... "Lead ingestion by baby licking paint, baby died, result of external influence, no assistance" Hmmm, seems some take responsibility of their products, and others dont. I'm pissed off that simply locking my hard top on the bed, and people entering the truck has scratched and rubbed the paint off.. WHY OH WHY OH WHY put white primer under black paint.. I'm going to spray my truck in white (or line-x the whole truck!), so I'll never notice all the scratches... by the way, the Paint Petition is now upto 146 signatures... __________________ 08 Black CM Ltd 5.7 20" Rims Sonar JBL Navigation Package / Backup Cam Westin Chrome bullbar & skid plate & rear bar Toyota Chrome Siderails Rhino'd Leer 700 TRD AntiSway Bar Billet Grille Cover & Stealthed Toyota Logo K&N Series 77 Chrome CAI Undercoated Sign the Paint Petition: http://friendsite.com/users/petition...Quality.ht ml

07-10-2008, 06:57 PM	#87 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 358	Yeah I hear ya...even tho its one sexy beast, it is a Truck! __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Bed Rails w/cleats - Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black stickers on doors - Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and Poweraid TBS - BAKflip Tonneau cover Beer is officially cheaper than gas...so I say drink, don't drive!

07-10-2008, 07:09 PM	#89 (permalink)
Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Anchorage Posts: 358	exactly...even though I've only had it for a month, I think its gonna be able to handle whatever I dish out. (almost) __________________ 2008 Crewmax/SR5, TRD, 4x4, 5.7... -Spray in Bedliner - Hood protector (bug shield) - Bed Rails w/cleats - Tube steps - Factory installed alarm (LOL) - Stubby antenna - Debadged completely - Took off black stickers on doors - Tinted Tail lights - Airaid CAI and Poweraid TBS - BAKflip Tonneau cover Beer is officially cheaper than gas...so I say drink, don't drive!

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06-06-2008, 11:02 PM	#76 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 513	yeah... I am pretty pissed right now! I do not have anything nice to say about Toyota right now. I still like my truck, just pissed about the paint and how Toyota has handled it. I have only had the truck for a couple of months, and I cannot afford to get rid of it at this time. I baby it all the time, and I have already waxed it 4 or 5 times now. I have never had to do that with any vehicle up to this point. I will keep it.... and bitch about the paint every chance I get.

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06-08-2008, 08:54 PM	#77 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 513	If you are having problems with your paint. Please submit a complaint to : NHTSA and the BBB: IVOQ - File a Complaint and Untitled

06-22-2008, 10:32 PM	#79 (permalink)
FirstToy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 513	FAHQU... Thanks! I have wrote everyone else, so I will write them too! As far as getting this petition out there... I am all for that! Now we just need someone with a couple of connections!

07-13-2008, 09:10 PM	#90 (permalink)
Mercury Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morgantown, PA Posts: 46	Hope it can handle the 2600 lbs I had in it on saturday on a regular basis!!!!

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