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Step-by-step TRD wheel paint project

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dal3_gribble, Jun 9, 2018.

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  1. Jun 13, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    dal3_gribble

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    dal3_gribble, Jun 13, 2018
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  2. Jun 22, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    After seeing this I wish I had done it instead of springing for the TRD Pro wheels. That made a huge difference
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    cementgreynicktrd

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    i saw the can you used to prime , what was the can to do the finish//top coats with
     
    cementgreynicktrd, Jun 23, 2018
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  4. Jun 23, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Casper66

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    Nice write up! I’ve always liked those wheels and they look even better all black
     
    Casper66, Jun 23, 2018
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  5. Jun 23, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    Good job! those wheels look good. thanks for the write up.. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jun 24, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    I used the all in one primer/paint if you look at the original picture.
     
    dal3_gribble, Jun 24, 2018
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  7. Jun 24, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    One more picture for those on the fence of whether to keep stock rims or go aftermarket... Just sayin...

    [​IMG]
     
    dal3_gribble, Jun 24, 2018
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  8. Jun 24, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    so the spray can primer is also u used for finish?

    looks awsome and saved alot of money! maybe blackout headlights now the cement grey with black accents look sharp!
     
    cementgreynicktrd, Jun 24, 2018
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  9. Jun 24, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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    Looks great! I Derped mine and added the Red TRD resin decal and it truly changed the whole look of these wheels. I think I like your gloss finish better, but will stay with the Derp for now nice job!

    Also on your lift how’s the ride with just the front coil overs and blocks in rear?
     
    JAL, Jun 24, 2018
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  10. Jun 24, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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    Another thing I gotta do, looks much better!
     
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  11. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    I'd really like to see someone do this in gunmetal. Maybe it will be me, if I decide I can't hold out for Ray 10 any longer.
     
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  12. Jun 25, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    How about white? First gen Tundra wheels. Stripped, sanded, etching primer, duplicolor 040 white, and 3 coats of clear.


     
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    Casper66, Jun 25, 2018
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  13. Jun 25, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    But you don't need to sand when you plastdip...that's kind of a big selling point about dipping instead of painting.
     
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  14. Jun 25, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    I know you did the 2 light coats in the beginning 2-3 minutes apart, but how long did you wait between each coat after the light coats?
     
    JHsieh_3, Jun 25, 2018
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  15. Jun 26, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    Correct, I didn't sand my plasti-dip rims. Sorry for the confusion.
     
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  16. Jun 26, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    That's the Beauty of Plastic-Dip. If you don't like it, you just peel it off and you still have your $40k wheels. :D:thumbsup:
     
    Tocamo, Jun 26, 2018
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  17. Jun 26, 2018 at 9:05 PM
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    If people are paying $40k for wheels... they’re getting ripped off
     
    jmauvais, Jun 26, 2018
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  18. Jun 27, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    The same duration.
     
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    If anyone looks at my wheels, they can't tell they aren't OEM/professionally painted. If I get picky, I can color sand them a bit, but otherwise, they look great. It's been weeks and they still look amazing.
     
    dal3_gribble, Jun 27, 2018
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