Is it true that Toyota has discontinued the Lunar Rock color for the 2023 Tacoma? I inquired at a local dealership about the availability of Lunar Rock TRD Off-Road models, and the salesperson told me Toyota is no longer producing them. Is this correct?
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It’s unlikely. With the new body style coming, we can expect new color options, and the Lunar Rock has been around for three years.
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Sorry, I was referring to the current 2023 model.
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Lunar Rock was on a production schedule of three months on, three months off. Since we’re approaching the end of the year, they might be in the final run for Lunar Rock. But that’s just a guess.
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That makes sense. Have you come across any reports of quality issues with the Lunar Rock color?
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The paint is quite thin. I’d definitely suggest applying paint protection film (PPF) to the vulnerable areas.
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Yes, Toyota employs a better process for their metallic paints.
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How has the black paint been holding up?
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It’s the same with any metallic versus non-metallic paint, regardless of the color.
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I have an army green which was on the same schedule and no issues, haven’t heard any issues on lunar rock but I haven’t been on the forums lately. To my knowledge the only color Toyota has issues with is the white and flaking paint due to a thin coat