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BAMF or Plastidip? That is the question...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wxm8562, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:35 AM
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    wxm8562

    wxm8562 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm not sure what I like better. BAMF grill with the back plate or plastidipping. I do like both looks on the BBP, but BAMF is currently having a 20% sale so I could get it for about $500. On the other hand, Plastidip is only 5 bucks!

    What do you guys think?

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  2. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:36 AM
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    c4lvinnn

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    that front should read "BROCOMA" instead
     
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    bcbrack

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    I prefer the plasti-dip of these two.

    Of all of them, i prefer the pro.
     
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  4. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    BAMF all the way. IMO best looking aftermarket grill I have ever seen on any vehicle.
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:39 AM
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    I was going to go with the Pro initially, but after seeing it so much on these forums, I'm not sure I like it as much anymore. I don't care for how much it sticks out, and I with the lettering was a little bigger.
     
  6. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:51 AM
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    bunch of stuff - Bro Pro style
    I go wish the Pro grill ... <-- see what I did there?
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    I think the Plastidip one looks a little classier, but the BAMF with matching back plate does look sweet.
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    AddicTioN

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    Bamf but im not biased or nothing :rolleyes::rolleyes:
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  9. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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    Plastidip because it is cheap, easy, and looks OEM.
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    MESO

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    With how far the PRO grill sticks out..you probably have room to fit that!!:p

    Sell your OEM OR grill for $150(I did ; ebay)
    Enough said:
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    dkhorse74

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    Where you want to be

    20% off!! I've been waiting for their sale, but I don't see anything posted on their site? How did you find out?
     
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    pjensen641

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    Seen two grill surrounds with BAMF inserts cracked in cold weather on this board. I'd confirm they made a design change before having one in winter weather.
     
  13. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    c4lvinnn

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    Regardless of how much the pro grille sticks out, the fab guys should stick to...well, fabricating stuff like bumpers and skids. Not trying to stamp ugly bro mawlcrawler grilles that don't match or flow with anything at all.
     
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  14. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    It was posted on the forums. You will see the discount only after you add items to your cart. I added the grill with back plate which was $635, but showed up in the cart for $508! If you've been looking to get any BAMF gear, now is the time!

    That said, I don't think I like the BAMF grill enough to pay $500 when I can Platidip for $10 and it looks a little classier.
     
  15. Feb 7, 2017 at 10:57 AM
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    If anyone is interested and lives in the Seattle area, I've got a BAMF grille that I will be selling and haven't gotten around to posting yet. Make me an offer!
     
  16. Feb 7, 2017 at 11:11 AM
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    How is this a question.... BAMF all the way, b/c it's a Bad Ass Mother Fucker!!!!


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    Where you want to be
    Just ordered one.. Now the 12 week wait.. Thanks for sharing the discount info. :thumbsup:
     
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    I agree they are reaching outside their normal scope of work. The "blocky-ness" may not flow well with the OEM body/bumper....
    but I was planning on a new plate bumper anyway. The straight lines of both compliment each other and flow nicely IMO.
     
  19. Feb 7, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    TravoHTX

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    The BAMF's are badass, but no way I'm spending $500+ on a grill (you pro grill guys are crazy!), I got a CustomCarGrills one and I love it. Simple, sleek and way better looking than the OEM[​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    a semantics lesson? :)
     

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