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Magnetic gray aging vs black?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Da Voke, May 21, 2020.

  1. May 21, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    Cpngo

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    Going from black to MGM, 100% MGM.
     
  2. May 21, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    El Duderino

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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    I take my mgm off road quite a bit so it has some scratches but nothing crazy deep. It gets dusty pretty easy but nothing like black. I have had 4 black vehicles and one of them was satin black, I will never have a black vehicle again. Cleaned up mgm looks really good. 4045E2BB-E7A9-4101-9D9B-B348F53235F8.jpg This was the day after playing around in this stuff all day
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  3. May 21, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    Dammit Evie

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  4. May 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Just sent an email to the salesman and told him I’m taking it
     
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  5. May 21, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    ZekeR7

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    On MGM? Great choice! I had 3 black vehicles before and was a pain to keep clean. Every little thing shows on it and where I am at rains a lot so mud, dirt, and even watermarks stands out.

    If I for some reason like these guys can't have quicksand, my second choice would be MGM.
     
  6. May 21, 2020 at 5:42 PM
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    Da Voke

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    I’ve bought a couple of new vehicles in black and I really like it on a new car (or truck) really classy looking. But I don’t feel I’m compromising with MGM. It really does look great in person. Better in person than in pictures.
     
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  7. May 21, 2020 at 6:49 PM
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    Kevin Jones

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    Few things are more striking than a flawless, high-polished black vehicle finish. The problem is that it will work you to death keeping it that way.
    Having said that, I'm typically a strong believer that you should never vary from your first choice, however I wanted Inferno Orange 3rd Gen however settled for Silver Sky Metallic and am so glad I did.

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  8. May 21, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    Dark Gray is the new Black.
     
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  9. May 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    I think its the sharpest Tacoma color WHEN ITS CLEAN. Its also a safe pick in the long run.
     
  10. May 21, 2020 at 7:34 PM
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    Mister Grey

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    '17 MGM. It does show dust. A lot. The thing I really like, a selling factor over other colors, the MGM has metal flake in the paint. It sparkles!

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  11. May 21, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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  12. May 21, 2020 at 9:54 PM
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    MGM looks great when clean and in the sun!
     
  13. May 21, 2020 at 9:56 PM
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    jmauvais

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    ...stuff
    then you go inside to get a beer, walk back outside to enjoy your work, and it’s already dusty
     
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  14. May 22, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    Sad but true.....
     
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  15. May 22, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    Where did you get the grill lights? I'm looking for some like that on my 2020. The ones you have seem to match perfectly.
     
  16. May 22, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Go with Army green, get the pro! Lol but really I have MGM it wasn't my first choice but it's grown on me
     
  17. May 22, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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  18. May 24, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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  19. May 24, 2020 at 5:03 PM
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    jaxyaks

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    Go with either color, toyota paint is so fragile either one of the colors will scratch if you look at them wrong anyway..lol.
     
  20. May 25, 2020 at 9:37 AM
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    HTOWN4X4

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    MGM is the best color. Maybe I'm biased :anonymous:

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