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Grill Help!!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Kyle, Jun 1, 2010.

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Paint it myself or Buy the color matched?

Poll closed Jul 1, 2010.
  1. Paint it.

    8 vote(s)
    72.7%
  2. Buy New one

    3 vote(s)
    27.3%
  1. Jun 1, 2010 at 7:48 PM
    #1
    Kyle

    Kyle [OP] Mckeown343

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    Talked to a paintshop today and they told me it wasnt a good idea to paint my grill myself :confused:. I want to see what you guy think should i go for it or just buy a new one? Thanks
     
  2. Jun 1, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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    Kyle

    Kyle [OP] Mckeown343

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    right on i will try that thanks man!!
     
  3. Jun 1, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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    cgs2k2

    cgs2k2 old man

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    well if you can find a body shop, then go for it.

    but i was gonna say, as long as you do the right prep work, painting it will not be too hard and the paint WILL stick. its all a matter of how well you go about sanding, priming and then clear coating.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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    I painted the center portion of my grill, good for a year so far.
    the cost was for some scotch brite and a good plastic spray paint.

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    scuff sand, clean good, paint. its only plastic.
     
  5. Jun 1, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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    Kyle

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    cool cool thanks for the advise!!
     
  6. Jun 2, 2010 at 4:33 AM
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    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    DIY and save $$$.Will be easier to do touchups later since you have the paint. Can't do that if a shop does it. Rock chips will be unavoidable over time regardless if a professional shop does it.

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