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is this really worth it?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JoseyWells, Nov 4, 2013.

  1. Nov 4, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    JoseyWells

    JoseyWells [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So i found a MGM rear bumper but i was wondering if $400 and my chrome bumper is really worth it? What do you all think?
     
  2. Nov 4, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    nfs257

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    Could always plasti-dip your current bumper black if that is too expensive for you.
     
  3. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM
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    Dipped will look like this. $20.00(CDN) for a can. So $6.00(USD) for you for a can.

    MudFlaps-Black-Installed-08-31-13_zps3e7_c059f6923c14cc12652e51aaa0451cb382a6baf5.jpg
     
  4. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    jmg256

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    Holy mark up, Batman! Considering the Canadian dollar is worth $0.96 US currently...
     
  5. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    Not to me. If it was me, I would probably find a base black bumper and repaint it the MGM, and sell my chrome to make up the difference. Another option I would be likely to go with, is to just etch the chrome with a good sand blasting, and then primer and paint it MGM. Either way it's going to be cheaper than giving up your chrome bumper and paying 400 to boot. Screw that. Just my 2 cents.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:51 PM
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    BudMan

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    ^This. Wait til some old man backs into your shit like four times turning around in a parking lot (happened to me today) . You'll be happy for the protection.
     
  7. Nov 4, 2013 at 9:55 PM
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  8. Nov 4, 2013 at 11:12 PM
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    Yea i might just go aftermarket rear bumper....now which one to chose :notsure:
     
  9. Nov 4, 2013 at 11:42 PM
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    It's apparently because french needs to be added onto the can. Thats what I was told about the mark up. I call bullshit.
     
  10. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:37 AM
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    Lurkin

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    Probably not worth it. Buy a new black bumper, $240, have it painted, $200, or $20 for diy, sell original chrome for $200....
     
  11. Nov 5, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    trade me for my black bumper, then paint it.
     
  12. Nov 5, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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    It's actually cheaper for me to drive to the US grab a couple of cases of 12 of PD and drive back to Canada. Even with gas and a hotel it's still cheaper than paying $20-25(CDN) a can.
     
  13. Nov 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    def not worth it....hes just saying tht cause he knows u want it. i had a chrome bumper then got it painted MGM cost me $220. def beats $400.
     
  14. Nov 5, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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    ChamYota

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    fuck that, i'd rather get an aftermarket... They start around 600 bucks before options and shipping, that'd be a much better alternative i think..

    Or DIY.
     
  15. Nov 5, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    Better yet you can buy an OEM bumper online for $160, unpainted of course.
    here; www.toyomotorparts.com type this number in the search block;
    52151-04907
     
  16. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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    JoseyWells

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    Im not a good painter at all if I was the. I would color match it....if aftermarket then I'm leaning towards ATO bumper...
     

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