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matching my Pro Grille "TOYOTA" lettering with Plasti Dip?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PEIyota, May 15, 2017.

  1. May 15, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    PEIyota

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    Hey guys. I'm wanting to dip my chrome badges to match the color of my pro grill lettering. Does anyone know if this is possible with plasti dip? I was thinking the Anthracite Grey looks close, but may be too dark?

    Anyone try this?
     
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  2. May 15, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    Which badges? The ones on the tailgate?
     
  3. May 15, 2017 at 10:42 AM
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    yes the ones on the tailgate and the chrome "Tacoma" on each door.
     
  4. May 15, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    IDK, I may just go black, and never go back........:rimshot:
     
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  5. May 15, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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    I guess he means the doors
     
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  6. May 15, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    IDK, I like the ones on the doors. For the tailgate, if it's a little dark I don't think it would matter. It's not like you'd be able to compare the two side by side. When in doubt, just go black!
     
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  7. May 15, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    truck is MGM btw
     
  8. May 15, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    Definitely black then. It looks great on MGM! That's what I did on mine.
     
  9. May 15, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    The only badge on the Tailgate is a small "V6", thats why l assumed doors.
     
  10. May 15, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    Ahh, gotcha. I'm not too familiar with the pros so I wasn't sure.
     
  11. May 15, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    Just have the pro grille on a trd OR DCSB
     
  12. May 15, 2017 at 10:52 AM
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    So many plot twists. If you're up for it, try the anthracite, but black badges on an MGM will definitely look good.
     
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    The anthracite grey/ gunmetal will be darker than the color of the TOYOTA on the pro grille
     
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  14. May 15, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    probably just go black then. Thanks guys.
     
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  15. May 15, 2017 at 10:54 AM
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    It is not just Pro, 3rd Gen has recessed letters for Tacoma and a small V6 Badge.
     
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    i've try it on my toyota logo and it was darker
    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  17. May 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Like, so many.
    Like this?

    IMG_6280.jpg
     
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  18. May 15, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    Is that the grey plasti dip on your side emblems? It looks good. Any chance on getting a better close up of it?
     
  19. May 15, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    So basically you want to color match your emblems with the color of your car. Cuz I have the pro grille and the TOYOTA letter color is really close to the mag grey metallic color, just a little lighter.
     
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  20. May 15, 2017 at 11:30 AM
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    Well I don't have the pro grille yet, so I wasn't aware it was so close to MGM. Once again i'll likely just go black, or one of the darker gunmetal or grey plasti dips.
     

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