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Advice for bumpers/wheels

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by rivenbbe, Aug 5, 2014.

  1. Aug 5, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    rivenbbe

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    Hey guys just bought my tacoma as a college graduation present to myself. Love the thing to death. I have been thinking about getting black bumpers to get rid of the chrome (not a fan). Also, I wanna get have the wheels black, but I am not looking to drop a couple hundred for new wheels. I am considering maybe painting them, but I don't want them to look like trash. Any advice?

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  2. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:03 PM
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    JAGER91374

    JAGER91374 Well-Known Member

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    Plasti dip everything.

    Cost is minimal ($40)and it will last a couple of yrs if you do it right. Best part is you can peel it off whenever you feel like it.

    Check out dipyourcar.com for the process.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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    68dave

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    Good lookin' truck.
     
  4. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:21 PM
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    WThomas1250

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    This. I used regular spray paint on my bumpers and it does look good. However I didn't trust myself with the wheels. Plasti Dip is the way to go
     
  5. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:22 PM
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    WThomas1250

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    Also, welcome. What part of VA are you in?
     

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