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What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by hamiltonuh60, Nov 4, 2015.

  1. Dec 25, 2017 at 8:52 PM
    Rob Daman

    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
    No just the anodized black it comes as the option.

     
  2. Dec 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM
    Chex808

    Chex808 Well-Known Member

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    Have these on while the BLHM is in progress. They’re starting to grow on me .

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  3. Dec 25, 2017 at 8:54 PM
    2Up-2Down

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    I did 5 coats of black and 2 coats of glossifier on the grill.

    I think the issues were I didn't try painting it from all sides, I didn't warm the can between coats, and I tried to do it in my garage under bad lighting due to the weather outside so I didn't see the imperfections until I was finished and it was mounted.
     
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  4. Dec 25, 2017 at 9:05 PM
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    seamastergmt Well-Known Member

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    plasti-dip emblems, grill. TRD Pro wheels, LED reverse lights
    Warming the can in 80 deg+ water really helps thin the Plasti and it sprays in a finer mist. I did mine in the garage in suspect lighting as well. I used a 1000 lumen flashlight to constantly inspect my grill and bezel. I noticed that the edges of the bezel needed more Plasti using the flashlight method. Good luck on the next try. Merry Christmas.
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2017 at 9:42 PM
    Soul Surfer

    Soul Surfer Jimi Was Last Seen: Roam in’ Around…

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    On eBay but there're Sold out.


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  6. Dec 26, 2017 at 4:57 AM
    R2D2

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    That's what I thought!
     
  7. Dec 26, 2017 at 5:17 AM
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    it's a mailbox. =D
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2017 at 5:23 AM
    drwx

    drwx Well-Known Member

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    warming the can of any spray paint helps. it's not so much that it warms the contents of the can and makes it flow better. it increases the pressure inside the can and causes a finer mist to spray, giving more even coverage. the first time i dropped a can of nitrocellulose lacquer into a bowl of hot water, I was scared it was going to explode.
     
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  9. Dec 26, 2017 at 5:46 AM
    McFlysRide

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    6" lift, Fox 2.5 DSC with adjusters(Rear 2.5s on the Rona’ back order) FF headache racks/Modifier&RC Cubes,DBCustoms Matte PC Grill w dual RC Cubes and amber backlit script, Westin Rails,Dropstar 20" 645B with 35.12.50.20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. MESO'd out. Rago bed mounts. Dynamat,JL650s components in all corners with dual JL 10” shallow mounts/custom box. Taco tunes amp for the doors and Monoblock for the subs.
    Are you doing the BHLM in house or farming it out? Looks great btw.

    Sorry, just read your build thread.
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2017 at 6:00 AM
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    Plasti Dip Grille and Emblems Removed V6 badge
    What size are those tires?
     
  11. Dec 26, 2017 at 6:02 AM
    valdomero

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    I have the exact ones...
    Level 8 Mk6 16x8 0 offset black

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  12. Dec 26, 2017 at 6:39 AM
    valdomero

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    I am thinking the same suspension...
    Looking good... any close up pictures of the suspension?
     
  13. Dec 26, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    Custom screen off image to go with my Taco. 9FD8C74C-2C9C-4E80-A75D-093E8A3A64AB.jpg89C0240E-F607-49B9-A160-03D0E5354069.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 26, 2017 at 7:05 AM
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    Which lights are these?
     
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  15. Dec 26, 2017 at 7:48 AM
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    Nothing to the taco today, but I pressed the buy button on a prinsu rack, rigid radiance 40" bar, and a softopper! Now comes the worst part. The wait!
     
  16. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:02 AM
    Connie Mack

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    No tags on the bed, air dam.
    I like how you kept the Toyota emblem chrome. Looks nice.
     
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  17. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:19 AM
    ChasVS

    ChasVS Well-Known Member

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    If you can tape it back together, Staples. Office Depot and the like can scan and print a new one.
     
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  18. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:40 AM
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    stocking stuffer flashlight fits perfect
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  19. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:48 AM
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    What console thing is that? I like.
     
  20. Dec 26, 2017 at 8:59 AM
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