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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 13, 2018 at 11:29 AM
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    I removed mine. take a good tug, but they come right off.

    only challenge was to get paint around the edges... but with enough patience, came out pretty good!
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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    Looking to derp my rear bumper caps, I have a Super white is there a specific shade of white I should get to get as close as possible to the factory color? I'm guessing i want clear coat too to have that shine like paint..
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    As another posted right above stated, take them off. It’ll be much easier to work with. It comes off pretty easily, just give it a solid pull.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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    I have a question for you guys. I derped my flares out side because I don't have a garage. They came out good but have a little texture to them (I guess it's dust or something that was in the air). Where do you derp your flares, for those that have done them?
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    i m looking to do my front grill 18' OR, any tips to remove the grill?
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    They're pretty easy to remove. You have two screws and the two push down locking tabs. Remove those and then just lift up a bit and pull forward on the grill. It should come right off. Here's You Tube video that shows how to do it. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...D09115301EA8BBDA84E2D09115301EA8&&FORM=VRDGAR Good Luck!
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    tonyinsight2, Apr 13, 2018
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    I have a 2017 and I'm assuming it's the same way. Once you take it off on the back there are some screws that you need to remove first. On the bottom part of the grill there should be some chrome tabs (I have chrome trim piece) that you need to push out (you can use a screw driver the push down on them). Once you do that the trim piece should separate from the grill.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2018 at 8:08 PM
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    If it had been posted before and I missed it forgive me. How many cans and coats would I need to do my grill?
    Plastidip black and satin glosifier
     
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  10. Apr 13, 2018 at 10:40 PM
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    Why 2 type
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    Thought I needed glosifier to make the plastidip a flat color. Is that not right? I am new to plastidip.
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2018 at 8:56 AM
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    What you just said....
     
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    The have different types of glossifier glossy, satin and i think one more. The dip has a flat look to it out of the can.
     
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  14. Apr 14, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    Good to know that will save time and money.

    Thanks
     
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    Any idea on the number of cans needed to do the grill?
     
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  16. Apr 14, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    Plastidip is great for users that intend to return the part(s) back to factory in the near future. A good temporary color change.

    I would never use it as a permanent solution as properly applied paint is much more durable...lasts longer.

    The positives of pladtidip is that it is easy to use and does a good job for it's intended purpose...temporary color change.
     
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  17. Apr 14, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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    It took me around 1 1/2.
     
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  18. Apr 14, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    Thank you for answering my question.

    Are you happy with how it turned out?
     
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  19. Apr 14, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Oh yeah. Looks great and it's durable as hell if the overspray on my driveway is any indication. Snow, sun, and foot traffic haven't faded it in the least.
     
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  20. Apr 14, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    I have a off road and hate the stock chrome bumper caps so il planning to plastidip them today or tomorrow. I will post pics of the finished product
     
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