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Rad Red and Black

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Danzer, May 22, 2009.

  1. May 22, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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    Danzer

    Danzer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Did some things this week and was finally able to wash it today. They gave me an extra grill when I bought it so I played around with it. I think it will look a lot better when I do the BHLM. I want to get a Rad. Red Grill in the future. What do you think?





     
  2. May 22, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    I like it bro. Awesome job.

    Yeah paint the grille surrround red and black out the emblem. Or just do the BHLM
     
  3. May 22, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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    Danzer

    Danzer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yea when I put the grill on it really made the headlights stand out. I may put the chrome back on till I get to the BHLM.
     
  4. May 22, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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    Yeah looks good! I would do a black and red them just like you if my truck were red. But yeah, get a red grill surround and do the BHLM. That will look killer IMO!;)
     
  5. May 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM
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    Lookin good!, Nice work
     
  6. May 22, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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    I'm hoping I can find someone locally to trade my spare chrome grill and chrome bumper for their black ones. My buddy gave me some vinyl to do the lower bumper but my skill was defeated by it. I was getting wrinkles everywhere so that went in the trash.
     
  7. May 22, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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    What edition is that by the way. It looks like a mix of the sports and off-road?:rolleyes:
     
  8. May 22, 2009 at 3:10 PM
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    It's an Offroad but the previous owner had a lift and tires and he works for Toyota. So he took that off and replaced it with the Sport wheels. He also had them paint the mirrors at one point.
     
  9. May 22, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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    You know what would look really good? a Satoshi grille on your truck.
     
  10. May 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    Thanks man.

    When I get the Rad. Red grill I will do something like that.
     
  11. May 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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    Very, very tasteful. The Devil Truck!
     
  12. May 22, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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    ooO i like the black rims and red logos.. thats damn nice

    And painted mirror surround...??
     
  13. May 22, 2009 at 3:30 PM
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    Yeah thats the first thing I noticed was the black door handles but the painted mirrors! Plus no hood scoop. Looks good though!;)
     
  14. May 22, 2009 at 3:33 PM
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    It's a mutt truck. I was curious how many would notice the base of the mirror is painted too where the Sports models are not.
     
  15. May 22, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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    Yeah I just noticed that too! Only my mirror is painted but not the plastic part that goes on the truck. Its okay though because I got a B & W theme goin on.;)
     
  16. May 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM
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    I like it man. Great job. Look very professional.
     
  17. May 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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    Thanks. I like that name.


    I appreciate it. There are no close ups of the grill because during the final coat I went to pick it up and it fell off my hand onto the fresh paint on the face of it. I sanded down most of it but some of the scratches you can still see.
     
  18. May 22, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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    moto932 What's the matter, Colonel Sandurz? CHICKEN?

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    looks awsome. i've been wanting a set of those wheels powder coated like that for my truck in the worst way lately but just don't have the money for them and tires right now. :(
     
  19. May 22, 2009 at 4:15 PM
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    Danzer

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    I used Rustoleum Wheel paint in flat black but its more of a satin look. The caps are satin black Krylon Fusion and the red logo is from the same caliper paint I used. The powder coat will give you a much more durable finish...I"m just cheap.:D
     
  20. May 22, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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    Looking good. I like your mirrors. I have gone a similar route.
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