I bought a Bronze Oxide TRD OR. Honestly I wanted Celestial Silver, since it seems like every car I've owned has been silver, its just kind of my thing, but the Bronze is such an interesting color. It's dark enough to hide dirt but light enough to hide scratches, might be the best color I've ever seen for staying clean. Not to mention I've gotten comments on the color A LOT. I bought it because it's all there was to buy at the time but I'm glad I did.
Got my 24 Tacoma in the Bronze Oxide color. SUCH a unique color, looks bronze/gold in certain lights and greenish in other lights. Couldn’t be happier with it!
I own a detail shop. Dark colors, especially black, always show everything and are often a bit more difficult to polish than lighter colors, but I agree, the "Underground" looks really nice! In addition to the infrequency of using the clay bar, you also don't want to get into the habit of polishing too often. These newer trucks don't have a lot of clear coat on them to begin with (maybe ~2 mils) and with every polish you're removing some of it. More of a concern if you get yourself a machine polisher, but even by hand you're still removing clear coat. It's a hell of an initial investment, but it could be worthwhile for you to get a PPF wrap like XPEL, STEK, or Suntec. Just be aware that these require maintenance for best results. Your instincts served you well in questioning whether or not to polish those plastic flares. That's textured plastic and if you continue to polish them they will lose their appearance. Best bet is to just protect them as best as you can and if they really get beat up, replace them before trade-in or sale. This is one of the reasons I went with white for my 2024 OR. Of course, like you mentioned, it is a truck! It's okay to let it develop a little character.
You just helped future Tacoma owners decide on what color to choose their future rig and also what to do or how to do it when it comes to getting rid of minor hits from off roading. All our past and present vehicles have been black or red so we know that darker colors will defintiely scream a little louder with scratches and dings but it is what it is. Everything is about pros and cons and if I can have my way... there will be a Lexus GX with a 5.7 L with a 6 speed manual and just half an inch lower lol. I think you're truck is as gorgeous as could be.
I got a black one for a work truck. I clean the inside everyday after work but the outside gets cleaned every weekend. I started noticing a few scratches. Now I'm shopping for polishers. It's cool i wanted what I wanted and keep it as clean as I want.
That color looks pretty good in your garage lighting. I have a 2023 TRD PRO in ice cap. Don’t have to worry about seeing the scratches. Had a 2014 Tundra Platinum in Sunset Bronze Mica and EVERY little scratch showed up on that thing.
I feel your pain Chloe! When my wife and I went to the Nissan dealer to buy our 1996 Maxima, there was a dark gray ("granite pearl") SE model sitting in the lot. That car really caught my eye because the color shifted depending on the angle in which the sunlight shone on the paint! The problem was, 15-minutes after I washed the car, it would already have a light layer of dust on the paint! Scratches and dents were visible from 10-feet away! We now own a "glacier white" Toyota RAV4!
When I bought my 2024 TRD Off Road Premium, I also got the Toyota OEM rear differential skid plate. That being the lowest ground clearance item under the truck. Too bad about the paint issues. I wanted the same color as you but my dealer had a Blue Crush Metallic on allocation that had everything I wanted, option wise and I’m glad that I got it. I’ve had so many compliments. Especially the way it changes from a blue to dark purple hue depending on the lighting.
Totally agree on the color thing. I have the metallic gray Taco, and it is a CHORE to keep it looking clean! I also love your cleaning cart! I have something similar, but having the integrated pressure washer and hose is awesome. Looks like I will have a new upgrade project in 2025…
During your purchase process, really thought you were going to pick the white Tacoma due to aftermarket products standout. The underground color looks great when clean 🧼 great content and you will find a happy medium.
The issues you’re having with keeping the underground color looking good and scratch free is exactly why I didn’t go with that color or black when I purchased my 2024 4Runner. Given where you drive your truck, you should definitely consider having it professionally detailed with a ceramic coating and a good PPF. Doing so will protect your investment long term and make it easier to keep clean and scratch feee.
I have a 23 Corolla in Underground and I couldn't agree more with your comments Chloe! I thought it was just me but this color does seem prone to scratching easily which makes me somewhat regret this paint color choice also. I invested in professional paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF and I am still paranoid of causing scratches in my paint finish each time I wash the car. My detailer even noted how extremely soft the paint was on my Corolla during the paint correction process. However, I personally think all new model Toyota paint finishes are suffering from major flaws such as chipping and other defects probably due to new environmental regulations in the paint formulations and overall cost cutting measures such as thinner factory paint application. It's very disappointing to say the least especially when your spending upwards of almost $50k or more for a Tacoma. I really hope this new Underground paint color will remain durable over the long term and doesn't suffer any major issues like peeling found in the Toyota white colors. I do love the color of Underground as it is a very unique paint color but if I were to do it all over again, I think I would go with silver just for the ease of maintenance and for hiding any minor blemishes, dirt, etc. of daily driving.
Chloe, love the video, love the products, love the honesty. Question: what watch and wrist compass are you rocking? It’s a valid question, it’s something that’s always a tease on video. Maybe doesn’t warrant its own video but maybe a mention in one of your future videos. Take care.
Definitely worth it to grab a rotary buffer imo if you want to keep that paint looking factory new. Definitely makes the process less physically demanding. Great tip with that hand held blower! Definitely adding it my xmas list
Nu finish car polish does very well and its simple just like what you used , glaze on wipe off . Water repels right off after . I can see a reflection off my door even at night just from moon light . Or a porch light from 100 yards away will make it reflect anything in-between that moves . I an look at my security camera on screen and see something moving next door in my door lol . I enjoy keeping my truck clean as well . I have this massive 199 or more magic eraser pads I got off temu and that's best thing to leave no scratches and get the deep bug juice off lights . Highly suggest for tuff stuck on scrub stuff with no worry if damage cause soft
I do Search & Rescue in Western Washington with a heavily modified 2000 Grand Cherokee, silver gray. Although a light color it too showed pinstripes prominently... until I ceramic coated it. Have some PPE too. Keeping paint clean before missions means far less pinstriping and the ones I do get come right out. My new 2024 Trailhunter is in Underground... did not have a choice at the time. I also ceramic coated it. Will see how it stands up.
Hello Chloe. Thanks for touching on this subject. I have a 2024 Toyota 4Runner. I had nothing but issues with the Underground color since I purchased the truck brand new. It chips easily. I have so many rock chips and I only have 1,200 miles on the truck. I took it to the dealership and they will not do anything. I believe the paint is very cheap. I believe it’s where Toyota cut cost. My only option now seems like getting a wrap on the truck 🤦🏾♂️
Yup, it’s a great color but scratches are very pronounced. Scratched my 4Runner on the fender twice. Same here will not trade it for anything else. Thanks for sharing feel better about it. Happy trails.
I also have a 2024 Tacoma Limited with the underground color! I have owned it now 8 months with close to 12,000 miles & I am also experiencing scratches & paint chips! I wash & wax it often!
My ’24 4runner is also the underground color. Idk if it's the color or the quality of the paint/clear coat but it scratches so easy. Like ridiculously easy. I had a '19 Tacoma before which was black, and it did not scratch no where near as easy as my new 4Runner..
Great video Chloe. I swear I don’t know if it’s your camera settings or lighting or what or my tv 😂 but your truck looked black until you washed it. Like others have stated, I think you’d have less post trip work to do if you paint corrected, and then ppf then ceramic coat. I’d check with Toyota they may have ppf already made for hood, front bumper, front qtr, doors and bed and tailgate. Might be a cool video to have it done then test it out. I have a 23 4R TrD Or Prem with the XP Predator package and the hood is fully ppf, mirror tops and grooves behind door handles and couple other spots. I have a 5th gen 4R but kinda wish at times I still had my 21 Trd OR Prem taco. 🤙🏻
Yea, i have a 2024 4runner TRD OR, and yea, light web like scratches all over and very noticeable. Im gonna need to buff the whole truck and ceramic coat it. But yes, it's a beautiful color and has some gloss, which is what i like. The truck is for off road adventures but still can look shinny while doimg those adventures. U can get away with a dual action polisher to remove those surface scratches with the right pads.
Underground is by far the best color on the new Toyotas… it looks incredible, has a lot of the black drama, while looking a lot better than black when dirty. Scratches are inevitable! Is what it is, and you seemed to buff it all out just fine. I do think white would be a good option but you really gotta go heavy on the black mods to make it look great
I have a 2016 F150 in lithium grey… very similar to Underground. While it looks great when clean & in the sun… most other lighting conditions show everything.
Nice truck. I love my Tacoma and was going to get a 4th gen TRD Pro too but with such over inflated Toyota Tacoma prices I purchased a used C8 Corvette with 2433 miles instead and OMG I am in heaving the time of my life in it. Toyota has F up things bad lately and I am sure their truck sales numbers will or have gone done. Their prices have gotten to ridiculous and the reliability has goes down too. With the Tundra and Tacoma issues. Sry love your channel and didn’t mean to be negative but Toyota pissed me off $65k for a TRD Pro is sad. I could have gotten a Ranger Raptor for $55k But regardless the truck does look bad ass. Chloe enjoy your your beautiful truck I still enjoy my 2017 Wish you you, your truck and your channel well!
I’ve got a 2020 4Runner TRD Pro in super white. That color has had chipping issues also. Toyota has definitely compromised on paint in the past number of years. I would be curious how it would hold up if you used Ethos graphene or ceramic coating. I bar clayed my 4Runner and used their Resist Graphene coating. Been over 6 months and I rarely have to wash it. And I have really no scratch marks. I occasionally take it through a car wash or if we get a hard rain all I have to do is wipe it down with some their Defy quick wash. I’ve bucket washed it I think twice since May. Most of the time a hard rain and drive and it’s clean again. Ethos is ridiculously easy to use and it just works. I have gallons of their product. And clean up after mud or dirt is super easy. It would be interesting to see if you detailed and prepped the Tacoma with Ethos Graphene 2.0 or Resist if those streaks would be as difficult to remove or show up at all after a wash. I’ve been treating my 4Runner since about 6 months after it was new. Took me a few months to find their product but once I did, I never buy anything else now.
Love your videos love them And you’re right you should take care of these vehicles you use it off road but these vehicles are $40-$60,000. I take care of all my stuff my car jet ski boats side-by-side everything they’re expensive.
You should look up DIY DETAIL. They are educational detail channel. Toyota paints feels thin. I have a 4Runner Terra. Feels like it’s gonna scratch up when I dry the vehicle. But looks nice.
i highly recommend switching to a more professional gr ad products such as Koch Chemie for polishes and getting a Griots or Rupes DA polisher to start. Chemical guys is great for beginning but for real results on polishing you gotta up it to pro grade stuff. Sonax perfect finish is an amazing one step polish and super forgiving. Start with an iron decontamination, and then clay, and then polish. Clay bars and scrubbers do marr the paint so make sure to polish after claying. hand polishing will not do much, a machine is a much better choice
Love my metallic gray 4Runner but I actually wanted a white one for practicality. Toyota paint leaves a lot to be desired, its not great. I do like how the gray blends into the background out in the desert. I bought PPF wrap to put on it , but I doubt that I will ever get around to it.
I wonder if it is just a paint quality for the 24s - we have an octane color that has four small chips from an 800 mile drive on the freeway. We were able to mask the chips with automotivetouchup and a brush from a local arts store just a thought
I have the Quicksand color. Hides pinstripes pretty well. But, for the life of me, I cannot get them out. Tried 3 different brands of scratch polishes :(
I have a landcruiser in underground and same experience. Love the color but in the sun every scratch, swirl,waterspout, fingerprint sticks out like a sore thumb.
Gloss, non metallic colors are best. I've owned dark Grey metallic, silver and Subarus dark red metallic..they look good and hide scratches..but once you DO get a chip or scratch - touch up is a nightmare. Too much flake. I own the TRD Sport and the upkeep is easier. Get a Rupes buffer :)
IDK if it's indicative of Tacoma's move to Mexico. But my Tacoma's paint job is horrible. To the point that I am Lemon Lawing, the vehicle. I took it back to the dealership the day after I bought it. I noticed serious flaws in the paint when I washed it the day it was bought. There's debris in the paint and clearcoat. Imperfections, like cats-eyes and blotches in the celestial silver metallic paint. Not to mention, spotty clearcoating. The dealerships' service manager wanted their dealership rep to look at it. So they made me an appointment a week later. In the meantime, my rear painted fender flares got chipped up. From year old oiled and chipped roads. Which are unavoidable in my home state. To make a long story, short. The Toyota dealer rep was a jagoff. They tried a few things, like clay-barring the truck. Waxed it and polished it with a buffer. Unfortunately, they managed to make it worse. So, I took it to my buddy's high-end hotrod shop. Had his painter and detailer look at the vehicle. They mapped all the defects, did a thickness test on the paint itself, and did an acid rain test on the Tacoma. Conclusion: The vehicle needs repainted. Disassembled, stripped, prepped, and painted. The estimated cost was $23 grand. Then, I took it to two reputable autobody shops. The conclusions were the same. Only the estimates were slightly different. To date, my 24' Tacoma has been to the dealership 9Xs for cosmetic issues. I've even tried to remedy the chipping issues myself. By replacing the OEM splash guards and the tires. My bed caps are lifting off. Because Toyota used some kind of half-inch foam tape instead of 3M automotive tape. There's no lip on the composite bed to mount a tonneau cover. So they're mounted on Toyota's track for tow hooks. There's no way to sandwich the tonneau cover frame straight down. Instead, they cantilever in some goofy angle that lifts the bed caps off of the bed. IMHO, these automakers are trying to build these vehicles cheaply to make maximum profits. They skimped on the paint, clearcoat, and tried to find the cheapest materials. I had the Tacoma on my lift the other day. I found a big plastic plug right behind the passenger front tire. It is so loose it isn't even funny. It's either a drain or an electrical chase. Then, the radiator fan shroud has like an inch of play in it. The hood flutters, and so does the glove box door. The foot tread on the rear bumper slides back and forth. If you dry the grill after washing the vehicle. It sounds like an aluminum can crinkling. What a POS! It is like one of those little tike battery vehicles for kids. I can't wait to get out of this heap.....
I bought a Bronze Oxide TRD OR. Honestly I wanted Celestial Silver, since it seems like every car I've owned has been silver, its just kind of my thing, but the Bronze is such an interesting color. It's dark enough to hide dirt but light enough to hide scratches, might be the best color I've ever seen for staying clean. Not to mention I've gotten comments on the color A LOT. I bought it because it's all there was to buy at the time but I'm glad I did.
I always do silver myself
I got bronze oxide as well - it's amazing IMO. I love it more and more every time I look at it!
Bronze Oxide is the best color they come in. You made the right choice
You could wrap it in a lighter gray, give it a little bit of protection. Or PPF the whole truck!
Got my 24 Tacoma in the Bronze Oxide color. SUCH a unique color, looks bronze/gold in certain lights and greenish in other lights. Couldn’t be happier with it!
I own a detail shop. Dark colors, especially black, always show everything and are often a bit more difficult to polish than lighter colors, but I agree, the "Underground" looks really nice! In addition to the infrequency of using the clay bar, you also don't want to get into the habit of polishing too often. These newer trucks don't have a lot of clear coat on them to begin with (maybe ~2 mils) and with every polish you're removing some of it. More of a concern if you get yourself a machine polisher, but even by hand you're still removing clear coat. It's a hell of an initial investment, but it could be worthwhile for you to get a PPF wrap like XPEL, STEK, or Suntec. Just be aware that these require maintenance for best results.
Your instincts served you well in questioning whether or not to polish those plastic flares. That's textured plastic and if you continue to polish them they will lose their appearance. Best bet is to just protect them as best as you can and if they really get beat up, replace them before trade-in or sale.
This is one of the reasons I went with white for my 2024 OR. Of course, like you mentioned, it is a truck! It's okay to let it develop a little character.
You just helped future Tacoma owners decide on what color to choose their future rig and also what to do or how to do it when it comes to getting rid of minor hits from off roading.
All our past and present vehicles have been black or red so we know that darker colors will defintiely scream a little louder with scratches and dings but it is what it is. Everything is about pros and cons and if I can have my way... there will be a Lexus GX with a 5.7 L with a 6 speed manual and just half an inch lower lol. I think you're truck is as gorgeous as could be.
I got a black one for a work truck. I clean the inside everyday after work but the outside gets cleaned every weekend. I started noticing a few scratches. Now I'm shopping for polishers. It's cool i wanted what I wanted and keep it as clean as I want.
That color looks pretty good in your garage lighting. I have a 2023 TRD PRO in ice cap. Don’t have to worry about seeing the scratches. Had a 2014 Tundra Platinum in Sunset Bronze Mica and EVERY little scratch showed up on that thing.
I feel your pain Chloe! When my wife and I went to the Nissan dealer to buy our 1996 Maxima, there was a dark gray ("granite pearl") SE model sitting in the lot. That car really caught my eye because the color shifted depending on the angle in which the sunlight shone on the paint! The problem was, 15-minutes after I washed the car, it would already have a light layer of dust on the paint! Scratches and dents were visible from 10-feet away!
We now own a "glacier white" Toyota RAV4!
My 24 TRD sport is crush blue and living in NH in the winter so far it’s easy to keep clean and I live on a dirt road!
When I bought my 2024 TRD Off Road Premium, I also got the Toyota OEM rear differential skid plate. That being the lowest ground clearance item under the truck. Too bad about the paint issues. I wanted the same color as you but my dealer had a Blue Crush Metallic on allocation that had everything I wanted, option wise and I’m glad that I got it. I’ve had so many compliments. Especially the way it changes from a blue to dark purple hue depending on the lighting.
I know it’s too late but the blue crush metallic is beautiful 😍
Totally agree on the color thing. I have the metallic gray Taco, and it is a CHORE to keep it looking clean!
I also love your cleaning cart! I have something similar, but having the integrated pressure washer and hose is awesome. Looks like I will have a new upgrade project in 2025…
During your purchase process, really thought you were going to pick the white Tacoma due to aftermarket products standout. The underground color looks great when clean 🧼 great content and you will find a happy medium.
The issues you’re having with keeping the underground color looking good and scratch free is exactly why I didn’t go with that color or black when I purchased my 2024 4Runner. Given where you drive your truck, you should definitely consider having it professionally detailed with a ceramic coating and a good PPF. Doing so will protect your investment long term and make it easier to keep clean and scratch feee.
I have a 23 Corolla in Underground and I couldn't agree more with your comments Chloe! I thought it was just me but this color does seem prone to scratching easily which makes me somewhat regret this paint color choice also. I invested in professional paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF and I am still paranoid of causing scratches in my paint finish each time I wash the car. My detailer even noted how extremely soft the paint was on my Corolla during the paint correction process. However, I personally think all new model Toyota paint finishes are suffering from major flaws such as chipping and other defects probably due to new environmental regulations in the paint formulations and overall cost cutting measures such as thinner factory paint application. It's very disappointing to say the least especially when your spending upwards of almost $50k or more for a Tacoma. I really hope this new Underground paint color will remain durable over the long term and doesn't suffer any major issues like peeling found in the Toyota white colors. I do love the color of Underground as it is a very unique paint color but if I were to do it all over again, I think I would go with silver just for the ease of maintenance and for hiding any minor blemishes, dirt, etc. of daily driving.
Chloe, love the video, love the products, love the honesty.
Question: what watch and wrist compass are you rocking? It’s a valid question, it’s something that’s always a tease on video.
Maybe doesn’t warrant its own video but maybe a mention in one of your future videos. Take care.
Definitely worth it to grab a rotary buffer imo if you want to keep that paint looking factory new. Definitely makes the process less physically demanding. Great tip with that hand held blower! Definitely adding it my xmas list
Nu finish car polish does very well and its simple just like what you used , glaze on wipe off . Water repels right off after . I can see a reflection off my door even at night just from moon light . Or a porch light from 100 yards away will make it reflect anything in-between that moves . I an look at my security camera on screen and see something moving next door in my door lol . I enjoy keeping my truck clean as well . I have this massive 199 or more magic eraser pads I got off temu and that's best thing to leave no scratches and get the deep bug juice off lights . Highly suggest for tuff stuck on scrub stuff with no worry if damage cause soft
I do Search & Rescue in Western Washington with a heavily modified 2000 Grand Cherokee, silver gray. Although a light color it too showed pinstripes prominently... until I ceramic coated it. Have some PPE too. Keeping paint clean before missions means far less pinstriping and the ones I do get come right out. My new 2024 Trailhunter is in Underground... did not have a choice at the time. I also ceramic coated it. Will see how it stands up.
Hello Chloe. Thanks for touching on this subject. I have a 2024 Toyota 4Runner. I had nothing but issues with the Underground color since I purchased the truck brand new. It chips easily. I have so many rock chips and I only have 1,200 miles on the truck. I took it to the dealership and they will not do anything. I believe the paint is very cheap. I believe it’s where Toyota cut cost. My only option now seems like getting a wrap on the truck 🤦🏾♂️
Same! It sucks, ill probably wrap it at some point.
All good just trade it in when they do a mild refresh in a few years and live a little and get a fun color like the blue!!
Thanks!
Very kind of you, thanks David and happy holidays!
Yup, it’s a great color but scratches are very pronounced. Scratched my 4Runner on the fender twice. Same here will not trade it for anything else. Thanks for sharing feel better about it. Happy trails.
I also have a 2024 Tacoma Limited with the underground color! I have owned it now 8 months with close to 12,000 miles & I am also experiencing scratches & paint chips! I wash & wax it often!
Omg I hope you had fun, I’d cry real tears if I did that to my TRD Pro 😢
My ’24 4runner is also the underground color. Idk if it's the color or the quality of the paint/clear coat but it scratches so easy. Like ridiculously easy. I had a '19 Tacoma before which was black, and it did not scratch no where near as easy as my new 4Runner..
Great video Chloe. I swear I don’t know if it’s your camera settings or lighting or what or my tv 😂 but your truck looked black until you washed it. Like others have stated, I think you’d have less post trip work to do if you paint corrected, and then ppf then ceramic coat. I’d check with Toyota they may have ppf already made for hood, front bumper, front qtr, doors and bed and tailgate. Might be a cool video to have it done then test it out. I have a 23 4R TrD Or Prem with the XP Predator package and the hood is fully ppf, mirror tops and grooves behind door handles and couple other spots. I have a 5th gen 4R but kinda wish at times I still had my 21 Trd OR Prem taco. 🤙🏻
I feel you I bought a 2024 TRD sport in white. I saw one in sliver and thought it looked 10x better
Yea, i have a 2024 4runner TRD OR, and yea, light web like scratches all over and very noticeable. Im gonna need to buff the whole truck and ceramic coat it. But yes, it's a beautiful color and has some gloss, which is what i like. The truck is for off road adventures but still can look shinny while doimg those adventures. U can get away with a dual action polisher to remove those surface scratches with the right pads.
White is my favorite but Cement and Lunar Rock are cool too!!
Do u have a video where u build up your pressure washer. Love it
Underground is by far the best color on the new Toyotas… it looks incredible, has a lot of the black drama, while looking a lot better than black when dirty. Scratches are inevitable! Is what it is, and you seemed to buff it all out just fine. I do think white would be a good option but you really gotta go heavy on the black mods to make it look great
Yeah. I have the same truck in the same color. I wish I got silver like I really wanted. I also wanted the XtraCab but they were nowhere to be found!
If you’re going to be doing off-road a lot, maybe PPF the entire truck to help with the scratches. Love the truck and color.
I have a 2016 F150 in lithium grey… very similar to Underground. While it looks great when clean & in the sun… most other lighting conditions show everything.
I love your content. Can you please consider doing tundra contents like with the accessories and stuff thanks again keep up the good work.
Nice truck. I love my Tacoma and was going to get a 4th gen TRD Pro too but with such over inflated Toyota Tacoma prices I purchased a used C8 Corvette with 2433 miles instead and OMG I am in heaving the time of my life in it.
Toyota has F up things bad lately and I am sure their truck sales numbers will or have gone done. Their prices have gotten to ridiculous and the reliability has goes down too. With the Tundra and Tacoma issues.
Sry love your channel and didn’t mean to be negative but Toyota pissed me off $65k for a TRD Pro is sad. I could have gotten a Ranger Raptor for $55k
But regardless the truck does look bad ass.
Chloe enjoy your your beautiful truck I still enjoy my 2017
Wish you you, your truck and your channel well!
I’ve got a 2020 4Runner TRD Pro in super white. That color has had chipping issues also. Toyota has definitely compromised on paint in the past number of years.
I would be curious how it would hold up if you used Ethos graphene or ceramic coating. I bar clayed my 4Runner and used their Resist Graphene coating. Been over 6 months and I rarely have to wash it. And I have really no scratch marks. I occasionally take it through a car wash or if we get a hard rain all I have to do is wipe it down with some their Defy quick wash. I’ve bucket washed it I think twice since May. Most of the time a hard rain and drive and it’s clean again. Ethos is ridiculously easy to use and it just works. I have gallons of their product. And clean up after mud or dirt is super easy.
It would be interesting to see if you detailed and prepped the Tacoma with Ethos Graphene 2.0 or Resist if those streaks would be as difficult to remove or show up at all after a wash. I’ve been treating my 4Runner since about 6 months after it was new. Took me a few months to find their product but once I did, I never buy anything else now.
It’s been my experience that darker colors show everything.
I liked the cement, and lunar rock colors from last gen. I ended up getting the magnetic gray that everyone has though.
I ended up with MGM as well. its work to keep clean, but the metallic flakes help hide some minor scratches a bit more than underground.
I have a 22 Lunar Rock. Love the color, but I really wanted voodoo blue. It wasn't an option in 22😢. I hope they bring it back
Love your videos love them
And you’re right you should take care of these vehicles you use it off road but these vehicles are $40-$60,000. I take care of all my stuff my car jet ski boats side-by-side everything they’re expensive.
Agreed. It's an amzing color but the paint itself is so bad for swirls and scratches.
I have a Nissan Xterra in Night Armor which is similar to your truck's color, I love it but I am a pavement runner..LOL. Beautiful truck!
Do a DIY wrap! That would be a cool video and time lapse
Paint protection film is your friend.
You can build content around it
outstanding Chloe
Why don’t you put a ceramic coating on it? There are so many now that are easy to apply (DYI, Cerakote, Clean etc) and long lasting.
You should touch base with DIY detail. They are expert detailers that are a detail product manufacturer.
I have a 4runner in Underground, it's a swirl magnet!
Any Toyota premium paint color. My mom has a cavalry blue. And it feels like swirl magnet as well.
You should look up DIY DETAIL. They are educational detail channel. Toyota paints feels thin. I have a 4Runner Terra. Feels like it’s gonna scratch up when I dry the vehicle. But looks nice.
I like the color and thought about going that color but everyone had that. I went with Blue Crush but when it gets dirty, it gets dirty 😅
you cand slightly use a 5000 sand paper lightly then use maguire compound to fix it
i highly recommend switching to a more professional gr ad products such as Koch Chemie for polishes and getting a Griots or Rupes DA polisher to start. Chemical guys is great for beginning but for real results on polishing you gotta up it to pro grade stuff. Sonax perfect finish is an amazing one step polish and super forgiving. Start with an iron decontamination, and then clay, and then polish. Clay bars and scrubbers do marr the paint so make sure to polish after claying. hand polishing will not do much, a machine is a much better choice
Put some PPF on that thang, also next time use a razor blade on the window stickers that what dealerships use
I wish I got the solar octane Tacoma 😭😭. But the silver is awesome tbh
I have underground and notice it gets dirty and. Scratches easily too… but the color is just too gorgeous! Sacrafices…
Sting Gray on Jeep is a good color too. I have underground on the trd sport model.
I am sure there’s a PPF shop that’ll be willing to wrap it for you at discount or free for feature.
Love my metallic gray 4Runner but I actually wanted a white one for practicality. Toyota paint leaves a lot to be desired, its not great. I do like how the gray blends into the background out in the desert. I bought PPF wrap to put on it , but I doubt that I will ever get around to it.
I wonder if it is just a paint quality for the 24s - we have an octane color that has four small chips from an 800 mile drive on the freeway. We were able to mask the chips with automotivetouchup and a brush from a local arts store
just a thought
Yep I agree … You can never go wrong with white.
Or silver! The only pinstripes shown on mine are on the plastic fender flares. Silver and white truly hide everything
Except that it's the worst colour on almost everything
Mine got all the same pinstripes on the same trail. Lines just washed off the white paint. Flares stayed scratched up.
I have the same color underground on my 2024 tacoma trail hunter i love the color
Underground is the best current color, but I’d wrap it in clear matte 3M!
Did you think of putting ppf on the sides of the truck?
Can you please link where you got that car wash tool box kit?? Looks awesome
Will still get it
I see a leg brace. Hope you recover soon!
I have the Quicksand color. Hides pinstripes pretty well. But, for the life of me, I cannot get them out. Tried 3 different brands of scratch polishes :(
How's the Land Cruiser going?
I really want to polish my truck. I’m just worried I would mess it up. 😩
Got underground on my 24 Land Cruiser
Maybe a wrap would help
I love the color
But I also run a detail shop
I had the trd pro Terra, beautiful color, but Alaska backcountry destroyed it! Sold it and bought a tan color Grenadier
Chloe get a polisher, Walmart is currently selling the Chemical Guys Torq 15DA for $69.
I have a landcruiser in underground and same experience. Love the color but in the sun every scratch, swirl,waterspout, fingerprint sticks out like a sore thumb.
Lunar Rock is legit the coolest color
Chloe should be sponsored by Lulumon ☺
hey why don't you look at getting ppf done on the new truck
I’m waiting to get a 2025 underground should I 3m the whole truck
I would agree with some of the other comments..Just wrap it in the Ford Raptor color
Did you ever consider the Bronze😊
Did you ppf the truck? Applying ppf would have saved you from pin striping
LOVE it !
Gloss, non metallic colors are best. I've owned dark Grey metallic, silver and Subarus dark red metallic..they look good and hide scratches..but once you DO get a chip or scratch - touch up is a nightmare. Too much flake.
I own the TRD Sport and the upkeep is easier.
Get a Rupes buffer :)
The paint has lots of swirling from the Mexico manufacturing. If you look at the paint on a 4runner, it's totally different.
Still love my underground, best color on it! maybe white?
PPF maybe?
I went with silver since I have 2 black Lexus cars that are enough of work to clean lol
Can they sell an offroad truck with pinstripe design?
cover it with a vinyl protection and change the color.
My favorite color is also gray mostly a wolf gray
i have heard a rumor of magnetic grey metallic coming back 2025
Chloe, how much of this was inspired by The Detail Geek? :)
thank you
Well let me say i had a black color car and it will be my 1st and last time getting a dark color. just sitting in the garage it got dirty lol
I personaly think underground is tacoma's best color. Blue crush is a close 2nd. To darn many black red and silver cars and trucks on the road.
IDK if it's indicative of Tacoma's move to Mexico. But my Tacoma's paint job is horrible. To the point that I am Lemon Lawing, the vehicle. I took it back to the dealership the day after I bought it. I noticed serious flaws in the paint when I washed it the day it was bought. There's debris in the paint and clearcoat. Imperfections, like cats-eyes and blotches in the celestial silver metallic paint. Not to mention, spotty clearcoating. The dealerships' service manager wanted their dealership rep to look at it. So they made me an appointment a week later. In the meantime, my rear painted fender flares got chipped up. From year old oiled and chipped roads. Which are unavoidable in my home state. To make a long story, short. The Toyota dealer rep was a jagoff. They tried a few things, like clay-barring the truck. Waxed it and polished it with a buffer. Unfortunately, they managed to make it worse. So, I took it to my buddy's high-end hotrod shop. Had his painter and detailer look at the vehicle. They mapped all the defects, did a thickness test on the paint itself, and did an acid rain test on the Tacoma. Conclusion: The vehicle needs repainted. Disassembled, stripped, prepped, and painted. The estimated cost was $23 grand. Then, I took it to two reputable autobody shops. The conclusions were the same. Only the estimates were slightly different. To date, my 24' Tacoma has been to the dealership 9Xs for cosmetic issues. I've even tried to remedy the chipping issues myself. By replacing the OEM splash guards and the tires. My bed caps are lifting off. Because Toyota used some kind of half-inch foam tape instead of 3M automotive tape. There's no lip on the composite bed to mount a tonneau cover. So they're mounted on Toyota's track for tow hooks. There's no way to sandwich the tonneau cover frame straight down. Instead, they cantilever in some goofy angle that lifts the bed caps off of the bed. IMHO, these automakers are trying to build these vehicles cheaply to make maximum profits. They skimped on the paint, clearcoat, and tried to find the cheapest materials. I had the Tacoma on my lift the other day. I found a big plastic plug right behind the passenger front tire. It is so loose it isn't even funny. It's either a drain or an electrical chase. Then, the radiator fan shroud has like an inch of play in it. The hood flutters, and so does the glove box door. The foot tread on the rear bumper slides back and forth. If you dry the grill after washing the vehicle. It sounds like an aluminum can crinkling. What a POS! It is like one of those little tike battery vehicles for kids. I can't wait to get out of this heap.....
White and Silver are the easiest to maintain and hide scratches the best. Blueprint would have been worse than Underground.
The first time I saw this colour on the Tacoma i thought it was black with dust on it
Paint correct and get some protective film.
Have you had any issues with the truck. I am still scared to buy it due to the 4 cylinder turbo and that outlandish price is freaking nuts.