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3rd Gen Plastidip thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KornSanDiego, Jan 26, 2016.

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  1. May 10, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    kybluejeep

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    Did my grill today.uploadfromtaptalk1462932954975.jpg
     
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  2. May 10, 2016 at 7:25 PM
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    Removing the grill was really easy... the entire grill assembly comes out with the two 10mm bolts on the top and the two pins next to the headlights. The assembly then pulls right out. Then there are 8 screws holding the trim and grill to the assembly, after removing the screws, you go around the edges and release the clips, separating the trim and the grill... took about 15 minutes to get it all apart, much easier than taping and masking the whole front end, my opinion. I put on 5 coats of black and one of glossifier.
     
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  3. May 10, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    Great post Korn. I've been looking for a thread on how to do this. This now gives me confidence to dip my grille as well!
     
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  4. May 10, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    Plasti dipped grille emblem and rear badges today. Next up: side badges and bumper caps.
    image.jpg image.jpg
     
    Maineiak07, May 10, 2016
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  5. May 10, 2016 at 11:26 PM
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    First thing I did was dip the grill :D

     
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  6. May 10, 2016 at 11:41 PM
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    Can anyone tell me how the dipped grill stands up to bugs/cleaning bugs? I am in New Hampshire and my truck gets blasted with bugs.
     
    as79fire, May 10, 2016
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  7. May 11, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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    Sweet beach Taco son.
     
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  8. May 12, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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    Here's mine! Need to redo the badges I think....will redo later.

    I took my grill off and completely apart as well, super easy!

    5 or so coats with glossamer.

    20160511_202907.jpg 20160511_202859.jpg
     
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  9. May 14, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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    Digging it dude! Mine's black too I love the red calipers. I've been looking for a photo of a black 2016 with red calipers. You just solidified my idea! Thanks and it looks great!
     
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  10. May 14, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    Hey j_inciong and daway: Does the "bug deflector" really keep the bugs off the windshield? Lotsa bugs out here in SE TX on the open road. Something like this may be useful if it really works.
     
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  11. May 14, 2016 at 5:02 PM
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    Not too sure, I mainly got it to help against rocks and stuff from chipping the hood. It is pretty low profile on the 3rd gens so I'm honestly not too sure how well they work for deflecting bugs.
     
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  12. May 14, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    Who makes that bull bar? Does it interfere with the skid plate? It looks great.
     
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  13. May 14, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Steelcraft. The steelcraft application website says remove skid plate if equipped, but I didn't and it doesn't seem to be in the way.
     
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  14. May 15, 2016 at 12:04 AM
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    3" Lift. Moto Metal Rims. Plasti Dipped emplems and Grille
    Plasti Dipped the Grille and Tacoma Emblems.

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    tannerhead, May 15, 2016
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  15. May 15, 2016 at 4:34 AM
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    I dipped my badges yesterday, those "A's" were a pain in my arse.
     
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  16. May 15, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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    Anyone dip their colour matched fender flares? Nothing came up in search.
     
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  17. May 15, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    The grille looks good. I haven't done mine yet. Now I now what a my truck will look like. uploadfromtaptalk1463318984722.jpg
     
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    Wow great looking truck! Seeing this makes me even more anxious to get my DCLB. What are you running for suspension and tire size? That looks super sharp!
     
    themajewski, May 15, 2016
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  19. May 15, 2016 at 6:33 AM
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    Joeydel, I took the front skid plates off and painted the same color as the truck. It makes the front end pop. Plus not spending the money for a custom plates to boot.
     
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  20. May 15, 2016 at 6:35 AM
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    3 inch leveling kit with 285 70 17 cooper discovery sst pros. I had to put 1.25 spacers on front and rear to keep from rubbing. Thanks for the thumbs up
     
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