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Advice on new purchase and paint question.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Lake48045, May 26, 2020.

  1. May 26, 2020 at 2:20 AM
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    Lake48045

    Lake48045 [OP] New Member

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    I am looking at white off road premiums. The one that I am looking at is at my local dealership has been parked outside near a tree and the birds have literally covered it in droppings. The dealership has been closed due to quarantine so I understand.

    Would you purchase this or not? Not sure if I am being paranoid but I grew up with the thought that this damages the paint when left on for a long time.
     
  2. May 26, 2020 at 5:03 AM
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    kbp810

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    It's hard to say for sure; but I would want to take a good long look at the paint after it had been cleaned. Might be just fine after cleaning, and maybe a buff and wax. Based on what I've heard though, it also seems that Toyota uses a single stage for their White, making it less resilient than others.
     
  3. May 26, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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    Mtbpsych

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    Yeah it completely rusted out the frame, it’s toast...


    Yes you’re fine.
     
  4. May 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    TRDPro916

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    I wouldn’t be worried about it. Just request the dealer to wash n detail it before you buy. If it passes your inspection and price, go ahead n buy it.
     
    Last edited: May 28, 2020
  5. May 26, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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    08TXRunner

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    These trucks have enough trouble with the paint. That's not a good starting point to be honest.
     

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