AbsurdBuffalo
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Not to mention it was PERFECTLY smooth to the touch.
Paint/Clear Coat Blemishes? 2018 OR
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OR17TRD
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Rather peculiar indeed.
Yes, yes. Rather peculiar it is indeed.
Awesome. Thanks for posting. That’s the first TSB I’ve seen for this.
OR17TRD
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Tools needed Heat gun and aluminum foil. What are they smoking?
Tools needed Heat gun and aluminum foil. What are they smoking?
Haha.
hangar 16
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Just curious if they mentioned anything about future issues with metal/paint due to moisture... or what any of you may think or have heard.
Still waiting for response from dealer
AbsurdBuffalo
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Probably not an issue. They said it's common in cold climates on cars that hadn't been on the lot for very long (my 18 was only on the lot for 5 days, and was built less than a month earlier).
They said during spring/summer/fall, the natural heat causes the adhesive to outgas faster, thus clearing up. Given that they used a heat gun on mine to clear it off, I'm inclined to believe it's isolated to cold climates.
hangar 16
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As an update...Finally called back today. Need to bring it in to the dealer again for body shop to investigate before pics sent to Toyota Canada. Pretty frustrated at the ordeal, but I guess it’s the steps the dealer has to take.
OR17TRD
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Wondering how many people have had this happen... I know Toyota’s paint hasn’t ever been the best. The 1st and 2nd gen 4runners and the 80’s-90’s pickups all looked like this after few years. Never in 2 months. I know Toyota Camry had some paint issues on the mid 2000’s and the 2007-2009 Tundra’s had paint issues due to having a single stage paint that had the clear coat mixed with the paint. This is either someone messed with the paint ie brake fluid got dumped over the truck or Toyota ****ed up. What a shame either way I’d be pissed. 
If using the Harbor Freight heat gun keep it on the low setting or you can burn the paint and then you'll have a bigger issue.
OR17TRD
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Haha yep. Don’t hold it in one spot or to close either. Move the heat just enough to heat the emblem up some and then run your fishing line behind it. If it becomes difficult run the heat a little more and then pull the line some more. Taking your time pays off.
Or use a blow torch held in place over the emblem and let it melt off. No fishing line or scraper required. [emoji41]
OR17TRD
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Someone will do this now. I blame you. Haha
Haha. If someone does they deserve it.
hangar 16
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Wow! Terrible. I hope this is resolved for you!
The service manager won’t return my calls, but I have since returned for the body shop to take pictures. The service rep is suggesting a repaint. He refused to acknowledge the Toyota USA TSB re: wrap guard and insisted that wasn’t the issue.
I’m hoping the Warmer temps here bake out the blemishes in my paint and it’s over with.
OR17TRD
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Hopefully they fix it for you.
AbsurdBuffalo
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I would find a small area and test it myself before letting them paint it. Seems like a ton of hassle for a potentially easily resolved issue.
Can probably even use a hair dryer on a small area and see if it improves. Can't imagine it takes a ton of heat.
I didn't even have an appointment with the Toyota dealer here. Just rolled in, they were like 'oh yeah, it's this issue. Simple fix'. Took it back, heated the hood, buffed it out, and I was out the door in about an hour. Been perfect since.