Fixing my SCRATCHED UP Tacoma after Off-Roading 😑 (how did this happen?)

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In today's video, I share my method of removing those nasty pin stripes from off-roading! My Tacoma took a little bit of a hit from Otay mountain truck trail, but luckily removing light scratches is a relatively easy fix.
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0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Damage before washing
3:38 - Wash
4:56 - Damage after washing
6:46 - Scratch removal
12:10 - After scratch correction
12:26 - Outro

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@CIAG4PNP 3 жыл бұрын

Scratches, scraps and dings are a True tail of experience 😉👍. This is a really excellent tip for scratch removal! Thank you.

@raymondelaw 3 жыл бұрын

All of your videos are so informative. Thank you and keep them coming!

@inferno1770 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that you off-road and take care of your truck

@seandanielsen8311 3 жыл бұрын

I just polished up my 4Runner from our recent trip to Utah- like you I want my vehicle to look nice but that’s the reason we have them! I’m also in San Diego maybe I’ll see you on the trails on day! Cheers

@talbot82 3 жыл бұрын

For the fenders; sand it and heat treat it with a small blow torch. You can also use the blow torch on faded plastic bumper parts. It'll look like new! Just be careful, for obvious reasons...

@oldcmputer Жыл бұрын

Any video references / examples of how to do this?

@Drestrk77 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Had some scratches from some shrubs and they came right off with the products you use. You’re a life saver.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@josephhinton2709 3 жыл бұрын

I like what I see on the items you selected to get these scratches out keeping it simple 👌 good enough for me.

@dantheman9395 3 жыл бұрын

Very excellent! Congratulations on almost 12k

@JasonWh 3 жыл бұрын

So timely for me Chloe! I need to do the same for my 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro. There is a ceramic coating I used that prevents it from getting these more minor scratches or "road rash" as it's called.

@customer7575 2 жыл бұрын

Really thought your truck was all scratched up. Impressed with results. Also leaving it muddy is also. Trucky look too. You can also remove the fender flares and spray truck liner to make them look better.

@rkthoka 3 жыл бұрын

I like your Minutes details along with the clear details you say in your videos.. 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - Damage before washing 3:38 - Wash 4:56 - Damage after washing 6:46 - Scratch removal 12:10 - After scratch correction 12:26 - Outro

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁 I try my best to make them clear and organized for you guys!

@SpencerHogg 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice job!!! That stuff looks good!!

@bajabret60 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I have the same truck, the same drop steps, and the same scratches. I tried just waxing/buffing scratches out but still had some showing. Will have to give the polish a try. Thanks!

@johnl9135 2 жыл бұрын

Couple things I hate about detailing: Washing and waxing, love your videos.

@Gowaduv 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I totally agree with the offroad trailer queen haha I used "Forever Black" plastic treatment on all the black plastic on my Tundra and RV. It's been 7 months in Seattle where we had several days of heat that peaked at 116F this summer and lots of uncharacteristically sunny days, plus it's been raining. The plastic looks new. On other vehicles I've tried both a heat gun and hair dryer, both of them with and without various oils and none of those attempts lasted very long (plus the heat melted the plastic a little).

@mikeh8388 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the vid! Just scratched my truck recently. Going to try this out. 🙏🏽

@DanielSanchez-bj8hf 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. You made my Tacoma look new again!!!

@masteron481 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job!! Very good Video! Thank you always!

@crayzemixer 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Looking forward to get rid of my pin stripes too

@davidg.749 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome Chloe 👍 thanks for the tip!

@micahwilliams6554 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that stuff really works! I’m gonna try the maquires, Thanks!!

@innonativeoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Like you, I have scratches on my fender flares. Don't replace them. When they do get unsightly on my truck, I plan on spraying on some bed-liner material. I used the Duplicolor bedliner in the rattle can for my rock sliders that I ordered in raw steel. Prepping was a pain, but it came out great. My rock sliders already saved me, the bottom of the cab could've had a small dent from accidentally driving in a ditch at night on the ranch. The duplicolor bed-liner stayed on and no worries.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

That's such a good idea! It would probably be preferable to taking them off anyways... we'll see how bad they'll end up getting. I'm looking to rip off my side n-fab steps and putting some sliders on. I just haven't decided on which to get yet

@ashlen737 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out good! Headlights have clear coat on them as well. So you can compound/polish them as well to remove scratched. I'd also recommend waxing them to protect the clear coat.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know that! Thank you for the tip!

@shootB4aiming 9 ай бұрын

Wow I come to your channel time to time and awesome you covered this topic

@logandive8976 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chloe. On the plastic piece you can use a product by Rust-0leum for automotive to paint the plastic. I've use it on my plastic components on my Camaro and my 97 Oldsmobile Bravada and it looks great. It brings back the shine and gloss to the bumpers and fenders. Just a suggestion.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing and I’ll try it out 😀

@bluetacojourney3460 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! My truck got a few scratches.. will def try it out!

@greym6436 2 жыл бұрын

Chloe, have you looked into a clear wrap? The body wrap from what I understand, could help you maintain the clean look you desire and in the meantime protect your original paint while you play offroad...

@reisen-5970 3 жыл бұрын

My whole crew and me went into an unmaintained trail that had overgrown basically 60% of the trail... Till this day we can still see the scratches. Really glad I have white because it doesn't really show up as well as dark green, black and silver does haha. Every now and then friends will ask me to take them on a trail and I would suggest them that trail lol

@DMHal01 2 жыл бұрын

In the future consider a torqx orbital polisher. Also chemical guys headlight restorer works exceptionally well on scratched headlights. That’s how I took care of my Tacoma.

@Tacomadude76 3 жыл бұрын

Wow looks amazing!

@MT-tu8qd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Have you used a buffer on that truck before..?

@xAlbanianHackerx 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you! Great info :)

@aaronricafrente9224 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I might have a tip to remove the scratches off your fenders since it is just plastic. Try using a heat gun on em it should remove the scratches since it’ll melt the plastic back to its original shape. I did it in my 4Runner a few years back when we packed a bunch of snowboards in the back and it scratched up the interior plastic. I just went over the scratches with the heat gun a few times and the scratches literally just disappeared. But be careful not to stay in the same spot for too long with the heat gun or else it’ll melt the plastic too much.

@mmntramonti 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thank you!!

@FabiusMaximus1000 3 жыл бұрын

Instantly subscribed, Cool channel and nice truck! Maybe consider a wrap? Also, if you're going to do this more in the future maybe think about an orbital buffer?

@SergioSanchez-eo4ls 3 жыл бұрын

great job chloe

@jlrecoder1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TXprimeFishing13 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!

@alexandercruz48 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Awesome videos! I have a question on your fender flares. It seems like they are no bolt? Or at least the bolts aren't on the exterior/visible. Which did you use?

@shawnc3030 3 жыл бұрын

PPF (Paint Protection Film) can help with this. I take my Off Road into the woods frequently. I have the hood, front bumper, front quarters and the bottom quarter on the truck done.

@juanceja4187 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos plz do more offroading videos!!!

@lakshuperiakaruppan6777 2 жыл бұрын

I have given up on hiding/fixing the scratches on my jeep since I go off roading so often and just get more scratches (I live in Arizona and the desert scrub is quite nasty on the trails we have here). At least my jeep looks good from a distance 😅. Going to be rough when I need to sell though.

@shawnbayless777 11 ай бұрын

Love her videos on Tacos, she must be a millionaire, look at those homes!

@kolby2270 3 жыл бұрын

Wahoo! Just what I need!

@poiboi808 3 жыл бұрын

Nice pinstripes!😁🤙🏽

@appleztooranges 4 ай бұрын

Can I use spray on wax? Like quick detailer

@K1ngDre-DMZ 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@davidholmes4976 3 жыл бұрын

Big difference before and after, good info. Ever considered magnetic body armor? GOAT makes a kit for Tacoma.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I am planning on getting a set, thinking about what design I want first though

@XDgamer-lk8nf 4 ай бұрын

Hey Chloe what is the name of that product got some light scratches on my trd pro hood it’s an eye sore 😢 thanks

@nicsalazar4410 3 жыл бұрын

If you do get replacements fender flares let me know!! I need to replace my front passenger flare and I don’t car how scratched up it is.

@VRacing Жыл бұрын

Up in bc we call them BC pin striping. Some good tips. Thanks.

@mattmontgomery9407 3 жыл бұрын

A clean is a must, like new all ways

@Knel_ 3 жыл бұрын

Did work on those scratches!

@TheTechCguy 3 жыл бұрын

That's what these are made for! The true purpose of these Tacoma trucks ARE to get beat up a little, when they go off the paved path.

@808surferboy3 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Nice used the terminology I told you about 👍 (branch chalk marks)

@stevenreynolds5978 3 жыл бұрын

I don't mind the scratches in my tacoma it doesn't bother me. My buddy did tell me if I want them out he can get them out for me hes been wanting to detail my truck for awhile now.

@pekanpi434 3 жыл бұрын

Maguires scratch remover. Best ever.

@tacojuan789 3 жыл бұрын

I use a magic eraser on the fender flares, it doesn't get rid of the scratches just makes them less noticeable.

@Joe-gy4sd 3 жыл бұрын

Careful never to use it on your paint I would be careful with the fender flares too magic erasers have the equivalent of 3000 grit sand paper in them.

@tacojuan789 3 жыл бұрын

@@Joe-gy4sd Oh yeah never on the paint. Just on the plastic fender flare.

@StrictlyPlinking 3 жыл бұрын

Nature’s pinstriping. Keep them; builds character.

@RisenSonAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chloe, I enjoy watching your videos. They are very informative, my channel is not as big as yours but I'm working on it at Risen Son Adventures. But I was wanting to tell you that on the black fender accents you can take a heat gun and smooth out the scratches in that plastic and then just polish it. We do that to our Kayaks when they get rough rashes on the bottoms. Keep creating great content and help support me if you can. It would be an honor. Thanks

@nazcookz9948 3 жыл бұрын

What did you use to dry the car??

@julestrdprodjimavicpro2869 3 жыл бұрын

scratches are of road tattoo's is how I look at it! or you cam wrap it?

@castrocastro2423 3 жыл бұрын

Podrá dar información de donde compro dicho producto Para esos rayones

@abukalazam 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a regular blower you're using to dry your truck?

@ramirorobles4488 3 жыл бұрын

I Plasti Dip the fender flairs on mine when I go off road. Mine are originally cement gray like the truck.

@Jessnutz87 3 жыл бұрын

Just did the lake arrowhead trail 😓 truck in the same condition

@roberttorrence4799 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I love your videoI just got the tacoma 2021and I love to get together and go four wheel with you I'm kinda new at this but sure I can learn a lot with you think about it ok

@PMCJohn 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I’m wrapping my truck as soon as I buy it lmfao

@Mari0o0o 3 жыл бұрын

If you are worried about scratches that much, you might want to consider getting PPF. That way you aren’t destroying your clear coat by polishing it repeatedly and temporarily filling the gaps with wax. It will keep your paint pristine and a lot of those PPFs can be heated up and they’ll expand and the scratch will “disappear” (be less visible). Over time, you can just replace the PPF while the paint under it is protected.

@ThePolarBearSquad Жыл бұрын

Yeah but those PPF wraps are 6-8k in California lol

@maxtremblay48 3 жыл бұрын

I know I’m kinda late commenting on this but just a recommendation when detailing. Please use gloves specially when using wax and other cleaning materials. It’ll save your hands in the long run. The polishes and waxes and other chemicals can be very bad for you over time.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! You're totally right and thanks for the heads up!

@maxtremblay48 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo thanks for taking the time to review the comments on your videos.

@WoWsoEPIC 3 жыл бұрын

Lol my brand new 4runner is covered in scratches. Fuck it.

@cmacblue42 3 жыл бұрын

Cool new music

@CaptainFALKEN 2 жыл бұрын

Battle scars, Chloe!

@adrianberdiago4933 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight has a decent polisher if you don't want to invest in a more expensive one. Makes removing those scratches easier and makes waxing a little more fun.

@jimz3425 3 жыл бұрын

Does your truck have a lift or is that stock suspension and what size tires are you running and any rubs?

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

No lift with 265/70/R17 BFG KO2s. No rubbing on-road

@devonlewis9033 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use the liquid wax as well? Is there a difference?

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

You can! Liquid waxes generally don’t last as long as a paste wax does

@SergioSanchez-eo4ls 3 жыл бұрын

Were i can find the first product to remove scratch's

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon, I have a link in the description

@IAmThePrepper 3 жыл бұрын

what kind of attachment/accessory do you use to hold the car wash soap while you use the pressure washer? i recalled one of the videos you had showing you washed your car with pressure washer and it had a container type to connect to your "trigger gun",

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

That particular accessory came with my pressure washer. It attaches to the gun, but I'm not sure if it's universal to all other pressure washers. I know that there are "foam guns" that you can attach to your hose to get a similar result though.

@IAmThePrepper 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo thanks. I plan to get a pressure washer so wondered if it had the attachment.

@chopstx4u207 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe add a ceramic of Graphene coat. Makes it look good and add layer of protection over the clear coat. Plus you can use it on the rims and plastic for make everything more hydrophobic. Kits are relatively affordable at around $100-120. Nice video. I’m glad that was mostly brush chalk.

@WretchedSpace45 3 жыл бұрын

Got me some of those on my Raptor too. Damn trees and shrubs who puts them up there anyways 😂

@rogeratienza1951 3 жыл бұрын

I sprayed Plastidip on my fender flares also puts a cool texture them.

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Someone else mentioned that too, and it's something I should consider!

@rogeratienza1951 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo Yeah if you don't like it, it's simple to peel off.

@troyunterein5554 3 жыл бұрын

Does that little ball at the end of the pressure washer come with it? Is that where the soap is?

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, mine came with my pressure washer and that’s where the soap goes

@brendoz Жыл бұрын

Brah pin stripes are a badge of honor

@blackedout5.0fan39 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Chloe! Do you mind if I ask if you're open to collabs after this whole covid thing is over?

@raydeel1282 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Arizona we call that Arizona pin strips

@mikemorales1111 3 жыл бұрын

what is that attachment you have on the pressure washer for the soap?

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

It came with my pressure washer. I think it’s just called a foam cannon

@mikemorales1111 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo awesome. Thanks a lot. New Tacoma owner and I've been learning a lot from your channel.

@IAmThePrepper 3 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the profession paint shop?

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

The auto body shop I referred to in this video was Perfection Auto Body in San Diego

@buffalobmf 3 жыл бұрын

only can fix scratches so much till you run out of clear coat. need to wash it and clay bar the paint before buffing. if you dont clay it youre just scratching it up even more leaving a lot of swirl marks. you defiantly need a dual action polisher just go gwt one for $60 at harbor freight. and yes correction is like sandpaper in a way but you use compound for heavy stuff then polish to remove all the scratches the compound left and what the clay bar left or what you didnt clay. you should never start off using compound cause theres no reason to take off clear coat that didnt need to be. starting with a polishing finish first then go to a compound then back to a polish to clean up everything the compound left behind

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! And yeah, a clay bar would've really helped out here

@gpaje 3 жыл бұрын

I drive a RAM Rebel on Otay Truck Trail, so I know what you mean about pinstripes. Luckily they are usually very ligth and easily buffed off, but I do bring a branch trimmer tool with me, I will literally stop and cut bigger branches that stick out too far. Use 303 Aerospace on your fender flares, matte when dry & will hide small scratches ---- where's the Otay Truck Trail video? :)

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I just bought some 303 on Amazon and I'm excited to try it out! Otay trail video is coming 😁

@gpaje 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo Awesome, can't wait to see it. For the 303, apply it wet with an applicator to level (but don't wipe off), when it dries it leave a nice matt finish. Great on the inside as well if you don't like shiny plastic dressings. Doesn't harm paint should you get it on painted surfaces.

@gpaje 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo One more thing, here is an example of the cutter I use. If you travel with a passenger/camera person, have them go out and cut the longer branches www.amazon.com/Yartting-Bypass-Loppers-Compound-Capacity/dp/B08GKNGV2F/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Tree+branch+cutter&qid=1604258357&sr=8-4-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMDRHTVhCTDhXU1ZBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgyNjcyMUVZNE0yMTg4WDZDRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA1NDU3MzRBQkgyUjhNWTcyRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

@9hernandezjess 3 жыл бұрын

Those aren't scratches, they are memories! 🤪 wait till you break a taillight/bumper!

@primalucephoto 3 жыл бұрын

$1100 for the tail light. just did that and it hurts

@Aarongill101 3 жыл бұрын

@@primalucephoto Did you get them dipped in gold? Even from Toyota a single taillight is less than $200..

@Aarongill101 3 жыл бұрын

I destroyed both a tail light and bumper in one shot. Was painful, but ended up only costing me ~$300 to get it back to normal thanks Taco's being so heavily modded, got take off parts for cheap.

@Aarongill101 3 жыл бұрын

@Derrick Caballero Calm down there, bud. The comment has obvious sarcasm that went over your head.

@jacquibourdeau441 2 жыл бұрын

Pavement princess☺️

@DKMR2 3 жыл бұрын

you should use ceramic coating

@xMrFuzZyKitteH 3 жыл бұрын

i still need to go offroad in my truck

@appleztooranges 9 ай бұрын

I still can’t believe they make trd off road in 2wd!

@rocksteady8525 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you vinyl wrap that taco. Do you have a nick name for your truck

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Official name is "The Gray Eagle"

@christophersmith8875 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo so Gragle? Or Greg for short. Lol These trucks definitely offer up a certain sense of freedom. As, of course, represented by the ole bald eagle.

@jessestone294 3 жыл бұрын

2 days 10k views??? How? Help me... great video!

@ChloeKuo 3 жыл бұрын

Just subbed to you!! With consistency, time and effort (just like with anything else) your channel will grow. Great videos, hope you keep up the good work! 👍🏼

@jessestone294 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo Thank you for the honest reply! I appreciate you getting back to me quick too. Also, thanks for subscribing. Your channel was one of the channels that originally inspired me to start my own and start building my tacoma. Watching your videos I can see the hard work you put into everything you create. Especially the preparation. I hope you continue to have great success with your channel.

@juliogonzo2718 3 жыл бұрын

@@jessestone294 probably being cute helps with views lol