I don't think they make paint like they used to!
#1
I don't think they make paint like they used to!
My TCH has a chip off its paint on the side mirror where it touched the side of the house and a scratch on the rear passenger door where someone parked next to me and opened their door into mine.
So help me.....my older Toyotas didn't scratch so easily.
And..........why is there no bumper strip along the side like there was in the past on the Camrys?! What year did they stop putting those on?!
I'm going to get a touch up paint stick soon.
So help me.....my older Toyotas didn't scratch so easily.
And..........why is there no bumper strip along the side like there was in the past on the Camrys?! What year did they stop putting those on?!
I'm going to get a touch up paint stick soon.
#2
Re: I don't think they make paint like they used to!
I paid the extra for mine.
#5
Re: I don't think they make paint like they used to!
My 2007 Kentucky TCH came with body side moldings as a $195 factory installed option listed on the Toyota window sticker (factory option code BM).
I recommend it highly -- especially if you park next to other cars in a parking lot or have children.
It has saved me from countless dings, and makes give the car a slightly different, longer look.
I recommend it highly -- especially if you park next to other cars in a parking lot or have children.
It has saved me from countless dings, and makes give the car a slightly different, longer look.
#7
Re: I don't think they make paint like they used to!
My TCH has a chip off its paint on the side mirror where it touched the side of the house and a scratch on the rear passenger door where someone parked next to me and opened their door into mine.
So help me.....my older Toyotas didn't scratch so easily.
And..........why is there no bumper strip along the side like there was in the past on the Camrys?! What year did they stop putting those on?!
I'm going to get a touch up paint stick soon.
So help me.....my older Toyotas didn't scratch so easily.
And..........why is there no bumper strip along the side like there was in the past on the Camrys?! What year did they stop putting those on?!
I'm going to get a touch up paint stick soon.
The new paints are all water-based so they're more environmentally friendly. As a result, they're softer and more prone to chips and scratches. Our interior house paint is water-based and quite soft. A light fingernail will leave a mark (hence the fingernail marks near the fridge when we lay one hand on the wall and one hand to open the fridge door lol).
#8
Re: I don't think they make paint like they used to!
I made some inquiries on getting them today............
one of the service managers told me they are not available for parts order right now due to "quality control issues". He said that means that there are some complaints about how they are adhering (two sided tape like adhesive).
I'm going to call some other Toyota service shops to see if they say the same thing.
one of the service managers told me they are not available for parts order right now due to "quality control issues". He said that means that there are some complaints about how they are adhering (two sided tape like adhesive).
I'm going to call some other Toyota service shops to see if they say the same thing.