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Opinions: Red or Unpainted Bushwackers

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BLOODYMARY, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:06 AM
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    BLOODYMARY

    BLOODYMARY [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for opinions. Red Colormatched or Unpainted/Line-x Bushwackers. If you got pics or opinions post em! Thanks!

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  2. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:10 AM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    Always been partial to the unpainted on the 05-11

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    2012+ I like the new painted style that goes into the front bumper...

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  3. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:14 AM
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    Unpainted - If you do decide on Line-X...Take the time to do it right and hopefully it'll bond correctly, but it's not made for plastic.
     
  4. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:19 AM
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    This,..and with the black/red theme you got going...black prob gets my vote aswell...
     
  5. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    hdtrader

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    Gotta go with the painted look.
     
  6. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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    Personally I like them painted (as you can see in my picture ;) ). I painted the bolts black before putting on the flares and matched everything else black to correlate with the theme like the others have mentioned. Either way I like the looks of the Bushwackers on the new Tacomas, plus they are pretty easy to install.
     
  7. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:33 AM
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    BLOODYMARY

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    Nice I was thinking black too because I can always paint them later. Cheaper as well.
     
  8. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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    BLOODYMARY

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    Moar opinions or pics?
     
  9. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    i just got mine today. Staying with unpainted black though, and painting the bolts satin black.
     
  10. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM
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    dakotasyota

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    I would go with color matched
     
  11. Sep 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM
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    I have seen these on a LOADED Tacoma at the dealership near me.
    They are from Bushwacker???
    I really dig this look!! But i'd get it painted... or maybe Line X

    PS: How the eff do u remove the factory flares anyways lol?
     
  12. Sep 17, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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    They're on the XSPX tacomas...not sure if they use actual color matched Bushwackers, or their own brand, but they're basically the same thing. The factory ones are held on by clips just like the Bushwackers are installed...
     
  13. Sep 17, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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    Painted looks a whole lot cleaner
     
  14. Sep 17, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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    Painted looks much better. I also have a red tacoma so let me know what your decision is and the price for them.
     
  15. Sep 17, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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    Color Matched!!!
     
  17. Sep 18, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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    Color matched looks way better
     
  18. Sep 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    I am partial to an unpainted look, mainly cause I think that black and red looks really good together. Heres mine


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  19. Sep 18, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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    I think it kind of depends on the rest of the truck and how aggressive the look is. In your case, I would go with painted, I think it would look a lot cleaner with those wheels.
     
  20. Sep 18, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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    Painted!
     

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