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Plasti Dip bumper vs. Spray painting it

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Asta, May 22, 2012.

  1. May 22, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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    Asta

    Asta [OP] Hold My Beer and Watch This

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    Whatching think? pics please!
     
  2. May 22, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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    steve o 77

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    rear bumper has some scrapes but rocks will take off any coating. Just make sure you sand the chrome very well and use a self etching primer.
     
  3. May 22, 2012 at 10:57 AM
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    For the valence I'd use the vinyl/fabric dye. Won't scratch off.
     
  4. May 22, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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    If it were me, I'd properly prep and paint the bumper vs. Plasti-dip.
     
  5. May 22, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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    im going to paint it im going to sand it down then paint do i have to prime it? i painted my wheels and didnt prime them but they look fine and are holding up
     
  6. May 22, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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    Not a Tacoma, but I just plasti-derped, then spray painted my rear bumper. 3 coats of plasti-dip and 3 coats of Duplicolor Gloss Black. I did it this way so I could return it back to stock if I wanted. Came out pretty good with only a couple of rough spots.

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  7. May 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM
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    If it were me, I'd prime it.

    Better paint adhesion.
     
  8. May 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM
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    you need to use self etching primer on chrome or it will peel.
     
  9. May 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM
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    Thanks guys will do
     
  10. May 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM
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    I used plasti derp on my bumpers and grille... About a year on them and they still look good. It takes head on impact well because of its rubbery qualities but anything glancing off of it at an angle will peel it. It's super easy to touch up though and blends together well... I got rear ended by a car I was towing and it peeled about a huge gash out of the rear and I just resprayed that spot and it looks seamless again.
     

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