How’s the Factory Paint Quality Holding Up on Your 3rd Gen Tundra?

TrailJustin · 2025-09-09T05:22:33+00:00

The hunt is on for my new to me 3rd Gen Tundra. My beloved 2017 Tacoma full overland build has sold and I am on to searching for a Tunndra. Quick Back Story: I had a 2017 Tacoma TRD Offroad with every mod possible to it. I sold it because it was on 35s with a camper and I am looking for something a little larger to keep stockish to load kids into as well as pull future bigger boat and side by side. What I am looking for: There are a few key features that are important to me 1. 2022+ Limited TRD Offroad with rear locker and larger screen OR 2022+ Platinum 2. Under 60k miles. 3. Large 14in screen, Hopefully with the 360 cameras. 4. Ideally not looking to spend more than 46k out the door. 5. Not too color picking but Lunar Rock, Dark Blue, MGM, or White in that order. 6. I live on the West coast so withing 500 miles of Sacramento, CA. 7. As well as Black Interior. Tools I am using: I have Visor.vin set up to scan both local and across the country. I also have Autotempist set up to watch Facebook Marketplace and craigslist. So far I have put to feelers offers out there. But it seems like my price range of 44k-46k out the door with taxes and fees is a little low. I would prefer to buy private party if possible. If you have any tips that would be great!

TRD JON

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Jun 13, 2025

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After a few months of ownership, I wasstarting to notice some swirl marks and chips on my 2023 Tundra — even with careful washing. I’m in Mag Grey Mettalic, which hides a lot, but I’ve seen others mention soft paint on newer Toyotas.

Anyone else seeing issues with durability? Especially on darker colors like Magnetic Gray or Blueprint?

Also wondering if anyone’s gone ceramic or PPF yet — was it worth it?

Would love to hear how everyone’s paint is holding up, and what steps you’re taking to protect it long-term.

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