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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. Apr 8, 2017 at 3:01 PM
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    Mattyg

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    Here's how the grill turned out. I kinda like it

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    Mattyg, Apr 8, 2017
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  2. Apr 8, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    Strange bc I did mine and it turned out fine. Maybe it reacted to chemicals used to clean them prior to you spraying them...??
     
    vprgts, Apr 8, 2017
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  3. Apr 9, 2017 at 10:19 AM
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    Mattyg

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    I would say this is probably the case I did the grill at the same time used dish soap to clean it up and everything went great
    I decided to do the centre cap emblems once I knew I had enough white left over

    I used spray 9 to clean the centre caps followed by rubbing alcohol. I popped the emblems out of the centre caps this morning after washing them and there was a bunch of water underneath the emblem. More than likely had a bunch of spray 9 sitting under it mixing with the flexi dip. I didn't pop them out yesterday because I was afraid of breaking the little tabs that hold them in place which I didn't today lol
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    Westin HDX drop steps, painted stock Sport rims, Clazzio seat covers
    Thanks for this!! I paid off my taco and have been contemplating between buying rims or just painting my stock ones, will probably do black and paint the toyota logo gloss red for that pop of color. looks great!
     
    ffpdfirefighter2002, Apr 9, 2017
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  5. Apr 9, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    This will do until the wife allows me to get Pro grill...

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    Fresh6390, Apr 9, 2017
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  6. Apr 9, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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    iiitsmikey

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    Dipped my bumper caps and grill surround. Quick easy cheap fix to cover up all the chrome.

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    iiitsmikey, Apr 9, 2017
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  7. Apr 9, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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    Your OEM grille in my opinion is the next best thing to a TRD pro grille. I didn't like my OR grille at all.

    Buy it and tell your wife it's 50% off! :)
     
    Wheresmytaco, Apr 9, 2017
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  8. Apr 10, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    Fresh6390

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    You sir are a genius lol
     
    Fresh6390, Apr 10, 2017
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  9. Apr 10, 2017 at 9:24 AM
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    Very Nice. Looks a lot cleaner then the full chrome look.
     
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  10. Apr 11, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    Guys, are there any pics of dipped grills with some miles and time on them? They all look great new but I am wondering how they are holding up over time.

    Thanks.
     
    Mccabedoug, Apr 11, 2017
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  11. Apr 11, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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    Dipped the outer grill black and the emblem white, came out looking great. Kinda don't want to get the TRD Pro grill anymore :)
     
    dsxl, Apr 11, 2017
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  12. Apr 11, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    All the things...click the link in sig
     
    upTOPOverland_Drew, Apr 11, 2017
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  13. Apr 11, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    I did my entire grille and the outer ring a year ago and it's got
    12.6K on it, no chips....nothing. Looks like I just did it.
     
    BlkTaco47, Apr 11, 2017
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  14. Apr 13, 2017 at 10:17 PM
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    A-zod,Fresh & DSXL:
    I wouldn't waste your money! All of those "grillzz"looks fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing.
     
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  15. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:25 AM
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    ebaldo

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    Dremeled out hood scoop. Added new wheels. PlastiDipped grille/hood scoop/fenders/front bumper lip Falken Wildpeak AT3W Method Race Wheels NV305 Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 1 Suspension Kit
    Dude! Your taco looks awesome! How long did it take you to do all four fenders and the lower front bumper?
     
    ebaldo, Apr 14, 2017
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  16. Apr 14, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    ajsabra

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    ajsabra Fully locked 3rd gen

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    Thanks man, about 3 hours or so using a masker for home painting from home depot. Don't have to mask off perfectly just peel around trim and it cuts itself perfectly.
     
    ajsabra, Apr 14, 2017
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  17. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    I went the opposite route of most.

     
    EGBTER, Apr 14, 2017
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  18. Apr 15, 2017 at 11:46 PM
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    Dremeled out hood scoop. Added new wheels. PlastiDipped grille/hood scoop/fenders/front bumper lip Falken Wildpeak AT3W Method Race Wheels NV305 Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 1 Suspension Kit
    3 hours including the prep stage? Lastly did you have to do any sanding of any sort? Just want to be 100% sure with the process
     
    ebaldo, Apr 15, 2017
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  19. Apr 16, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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    burnt_taco

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    No sanding necessary. Just make sure the surface is clean and completely dry before applying plastidip. I just dipped the grill on my Limited model. I didn't undo the grill/clips from the colored surround. On my other car I've done wheels and emblems. Really hard to mess up with plastidip.
     
    burnt_taco, Apr 16, 2017
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  20. Apr 16, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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    ajsabra

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    Front suspension : Extended travel Kings with Total Chaos UCAS Rear suspension : Deaver progressive AAL w/out overload & Kings Rims : SCS SR8 17" Tires : Bfg KO2s 285/70/R17 ARB Compressor ARB Lockers front and rear with 4.88 gears Nitro 4.88 Gears TRD Pro Grill, and fogs Headlight BHLM Rigid Radiance 32 stealth mounted.

    3 hours total. Prep took 15 mins no sanding, paint one flare move on to the next and by the time you do all 4 your ready for the next coat immediately.

    I masked about 1-2 inch away from the flare/bumper trim and peeled all excess 15 mins after last coat.

    Masker I used to make prep so fast and easy
    http://m.homedepot.com/p/3M-ScotchBlue-M1000-Hand-Masker-Dispenser-M1000-SB/100653897
     
    Last edited: Apr 16, 2017
    ajsabra, Apr 16, 2017
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