Is there a decent DIY kit for something like this, or should I take it to a pro? Just noticed a little rust starting to show—figured that’s not a great sign. Any tips would be super helpful!
You can grab a touch-up paint that matches your color and just dab it on. Or if you’ve got a solid detail shop nearby, they can blend it so well you’d barely even notice. My buddy had to do that after his lunar rock 4Runner became a chew toy for a horse.
@Stokes
Had to read that last sentence twice 
Haha yeah, we were out in the field on my farm and the horses got curious. Guess they liked the paint.
I got a color-matched pen from Toyota. Every summer I go over scratches and rock chips. If you want it flawless and don’t mind spending, go to a shop. Otherwise the pen works fine.
Ode said:
I got a color-matched pen from Toyota. Every summer I go over scratches and rock chips. If you want it flawless and don’t mind spending, go to a shop. Otherwise the pen works fine.
I’m not aiming for perfect—just want to stop that rust from spreading. This sounds like the right move. Thanks!
Ode said:
I got a color-matched pen from Toyota. Every summer I go over scratches and rock chips. If you want it flawless and don’t mind spending, go to a shop. Otherwise the pen works fine.
Do you need to do anything special before using the pen? Or just clean the area and apply?
@Lucypiper
Definitely clean first—wash and clay bar the area.
Then apply a bit of touch-up paint and let it fully cure (a few days).
After that, wet sand lightly and polish it. Makes it look like it was never scratched.
@Rudy
Thanks so much!!