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Magnetic gray vs cement

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Zimmer80, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. Aug 30, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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    tarbal255

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    I vote Cement as MGM is the color everyone has, literally 2 other trucks on my block are the same... it's all black or MGM are common so the cement and what's that desert sand looking color that stand out.
     
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  2. Aug 30, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    Yeah thatccolor definitely pops differently on overcast day. Almost like a charcoal pearl
     
  3. Aug 30, 2022 at 2:41 PM
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    Cement because it hides pinstripes and it’s the paint that weights the lightest out of all the color options…

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  4. Aug 30, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    I agree, Cement hide it way better than MGM.......
     
  5. Aug 30, 2022 at 2:46 PM
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    The cement definitely has that “pop” factor and, in my neck of the woods, is less common. I definitely like it, just not sure I’d want it everyday.

    The MGM, when done up right, has that sleek, slippery, and sinister look/appeal to it. Can’t go wrong with either, OP.

    Sometimes, you just gotta go with what your gut is telling you and not what others think. You’ll be happier in the long run!
     
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  7. Aug 30, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    If off-roading and getting pinstripes cement is great…..otherwise MGM is a nicer color

    :anonymous:cement owner here
     
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    The 2 cars I owned before my Tacoma were a charcoal Jetta, and a silver Mazda3. I was tired of having a color that matched 90% of the cars on the road, so I went with Barcelona Red. I see 3 or 4 MGM's for every cement that I see on the road and cement is pretty popular. A good thing is that all of the colors that the 3rd gen has been sold in are actually quite good colors.

    I think Cement looks better in offroad trim with the black fender flares, while MGM looks better in the limited or sport trims. It really comes down to what color stands out to you.
     
  9. Aug 30, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    I did see a barcelona red drive up beside me today. Color matched with black badging. Looked awesome.
    Around here i see mostly white and silver but probably more mgm than cement
     
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    My vote is on cement.

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    MGM all the way! My only complaint is how quickly it shows dust and dirt.

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    Well said on both (especially on MGM - great description). Yes, Cement is a "trendy" color. So classic vs trend?
    2, 3, or 4 seasons ago when "gray" really took over as the base color on many a trendy NCAA football uni...don't see it as much anymore - imho, it's because in the end, it's still a "battleship gray".
     
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    I live in Seattle, an overcast day is basically every day. I love my MGM for that reason. Also, in a light mist, it looks pewter.

    My offroad buddies both have Cement. It's a cool color and hides imperfections better. It has a cool pearlescence to it too.
     
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  15. Aug 31, 2022 at 10:10 PM
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    It does? I thought it lacked all that (the ones I've seen in parking lots)- the trend of "flat house paint type color w/ a clear coat over it", like much of old football helmets style. But NFL and college helmets now often add a metallic depth to their colors now (oppo of car trend), like NY Giant helmets.
     
  16. Aug 31, 2022 at 10:13 PM
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    Yep, it has a very fine flake... I'm sure the Cement bois will provide some photographic evidence.
     
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    That's a really hard choice. But obviously I like MGM.
     
  18. Aug 31, 2022 at 10:28 PM
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    What did you do over the Toyota emblem there? Looks way better
     
  19. Sep 1, 2022 at 1:51 AM
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    Was looking at both colors when I was looking for a taco. Glad I went with cement. FBD7DD7C-6DCA-4782-8A71-F6A0F571DB13.jpg
     
  20. Sep 1, 2022 at 3:59 AM
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    MGM is a very nice color it's just too popular.... Grey and Silver are the most popular colors on vehicles period.
     

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