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White Trim Painted w/ PICS!!!!!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SgtPuddin, Jun 1, 2018.

  1. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:37 PM
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    SgtPuddin

    SgtPuddin [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Finally decided to take the time to paint the trim pieces after reading through the forums. It wasn't quite as hard as i thought it would be but it was very nerve racking pulling apart my brand new truck. The hardest part was not knowing how it all came apart. I had the pieces painted by a local pro for $125 total and i painted the chrome ac vent pieces and center console piece myself. Really brightens up the interior and makes it look totally different.IMG_2599.jpg IMG_2597.jpg IMG_2600.jpg IMG_2604.jpg IMG_2602.jpg IMG_2607.jpg IMG_2608.jpg
     
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  2. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:40 PM
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    Dirk Diggler

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    Looks great ive been kicking around doing the same thing
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:50 PM
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    Yotaholic

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    Gives a nice Stormtrooper look:headbang:. I’ve been thinking of doing this. Did it take alot to get the steering wheel apart?
     
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  4. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:04 PM
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    Sullivan0930

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    very clean and looks great. I prefer my dark interior, but great work.
     
  5. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:24 PM
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    SgtPuddin

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    Not hard at all. Just remove the two side panels on the steering wheel and loosen the torque bolt on each side. The air bag come right out and the the steering trims come out. Just remove the negative on your battery first so you have no surprises.
     
  6. Jun 2, 2018 at 12:36 AM
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    Looks good without all the chrome.
     
  7. Jun 2, 2018 at 12:41 AM
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    Looks great! How did you get the a.c. vent on the far passenger side off?
     
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  8. Jun 2, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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    It just pulls straight out.
     
  9. Jun 2, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    Reminds me of my first car.....in 1998. I kid. But seriously, now your just missing the black lights. Lol
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Sweet! Thanks
     
  11. Jun 2, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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    Oh its coming. Already got a quote to do the headlights. All black painted inside, rx350 tuned projectors, halos, and led switchbacks. Not sure what im doing for the tails yet. Maybe MESO will make a set of stormtroopers for me lol.
     
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  12. Jun 2, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    Think it looks great!
     
  13. Jun 2, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    I particularly like the pieces surrounding the radio, vents, and the steering wheel.

    I’ve always thought they would look good with and interesting vinyl wrap or sticker-bombed, too.

    Did you have them color-matched to your exterior color?
     
  14. Jun 2, 2018 at 2:33 PM
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    Good job! It looks totally different than stock. Well done! :thumbsup: :cheers:
     
  15. Jun 2, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    SgtPuddin

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    Yes its painted 040 White.
     
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  16. Jun 2, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    Thanks and I agree.
     
  17. Jun 2, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    When u say pull straight out, can i just put a butterknife inthere and pop it out? Dont wanna damage it but i really dig the chromeless look
     
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  18. Jun 2, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    The whole assembly comes out by just “pulling it?”

    Need to replace my vent. Got all scratched up from my cell phone mount.
     
  19. Jun 3, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    mikestaco17

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    that looks amazing
     
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  20. Jun 2, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    Wanna give a quick guide on how to remove the radio bezel, the climate face and the side vent cover??? Looking to do this to my truck and dont want to break anything
     

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