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Black out teaser pics!!!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jab08, Nov 1, 2010.

  1. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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    jab08

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    Well I decided to finally pull the trigger and slowly but surely start to get rid of some chrome. I decided to try something different with the paint so I decided to try out some "Plasti-dip" picked it up at Home-Depot for around $6. Mainly used this stuff because I plan on using it to do the emblems so I wanted to keep the color tone the same for everything. I decided to black out those cheesy chrome fender trim things. Now on to the PICS!!!!

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    This is only with 2 coats so it coats stuff pretty darn good! I am gonna let it cure overnight and see what I think about it and either keep as is or put on a few more coats. More pics coming tomorrow!!!
     
  2. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:44 PM
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    TanSR5x4

    TanSR5x4 Hold my beer and watch this

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    wow those look pretty good:thumbsup:

    im gonna start tackling my chrome grill and those strange chrome corners on the bumper, what is up with those?

    what exactly did you use? some kinda dip? sounds weird but looks great! good luck and im ready for more pics
     
  3. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:45 PM
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    Looks great. Cant wait to see them mounted.

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  4. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:50 PM
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    This stuff. You can find it at Home-Depot. Lots of things you can do with this stuff!!

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  5. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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    Thanks!! Me too!!!
     
  6. Nov 1, 2010 at 4:53 PM
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    Im going to do the emblems same way, purchased plasti-dip and painters tape yesterday, probably won't get to it until sometime this weekend though, due to classes :mad:. Ill be sure to post pics either in this thread or the other that I've got up and show you how it went. If all goes well with the emblems and the plasti-dip holds up then I will consider doing the rest of the chrome on my truck. Ill keep you updated!
     
  8. Nov 1, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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    Sweet!!!! Im gonna have to go pick up another can to do the emblems. But yes post pics please in both threads that is!!
     
  9. Nov 1, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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    I did my back badges, but I don't think I let it dry long enough, because when I peeled the excess, it peeled off the letters too. :(
     
  10. Nov 1, 2010 at 9:22 PM
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    Darn that sucks!! Ill have to remember that!
     
  11. Nov 2, 2010 at 2:56 AM
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    looks great! I've never heard of that product before, but im definitely gonna give it a try when it comes time to black out my emblems! Post pics when you're done.
     
  12. Nov 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM
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    Pics as promised!!

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    And also did the emblem.

    I love it!!! But I will warn you I would only use the Plasit-dip for the emblems. I either should have put a few more coats on of I either hit one on the way out the door, but anyhow there is a little place on one where it is kinda peeled back. But its not that big of a deal. Ill just spray it with some real paint if and when it starts to come off. BUT I do have a problem now!!! Should I keep the emblems chrome? Or should I black them out too? I think the emblems kinda balance out the bars and tool box, but then again I dont particularly like chrome. I need opinions!!!
     
  13. Nov 2, 2010 at 7:42 AM
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    Those look really good!
     
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    Wow that looks great! I actually like the balence of the chrome wheels, toolbox, and emblems. I think you should keep it how it is.
    Great looking 2000!
     
  15. Nov 2, 2010 at 7:49 AM
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    Thanks everyone!! And yeah I was thinking the same thing about leaving the emblems. It just kinda contrasts everything nicely.
     
  16. Nov 2, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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    01GREENTACO Not all who wander are lost

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    Looks awesome man. Came out great too. And yeah the contrast of chrome to black is perfect!
     
  17. Nov 2, 2010 at 8:01 AM
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    Thanks!!!!
     
  18. Nov 2, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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    I hate the smoked lights look.
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  19. Nov 2, 2010 at 10:09 AM
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    I don't hate them, I just think they look a bit ricer like. But to each his own. Still looks awesome man.
     
  20. Nov 2, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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    I agree and no one likes the rice look.
     

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