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Anyone want something like this? Headlight filler panel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    MESO

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    Awww party pooper. I did the same on my 2nd Gen and I thought it blended very well
    upload_2018-8-23_17-15-24.jpg
     
  2. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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  3. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    kite_325

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    It’s funny how you just announced that you were going to leave your job and out pops a mod. You’re too quick. Or perhaps that’s just the right speed....
     
  4. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    All the things!
    Wait a minute... is that chrome! :annoyed:
     
  5. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    It’s game on
    those were my teenage years :rolleyes:
     
  6. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    That does look great when you point it out, but I don't think anyone will ever notice except... the real reason is paint never matches up on things like this- refer to customer install pics of HomerTaco's grills. They look pristine but the paint never matches the hood, ruins it for me.
     
  7. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    It’s not a mod that is meant to stand out, but rather a subtle addition. when you look at the headlights you can tell something is slightly different. I never noticed it too until I took it all apart and painted them. Now I can’t unsee it lol.
    As for the paint match, you are correct.. you can never get a 100% match. But look at OEM paint.. it doesn’t match either (example: plastic grill surround to metal fenders/hood) the base material can even make factory paint mismatch. And I think it’s such a small part, if the tint is slightly off it’s not a huge deal. My .02
     
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  8. Aug 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    There's definitely interest, I don't see why you wouldn't if you're going to make for yourself :thumbsup:
     
  9. Aug 23, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    I would probably be interested in these is just a smooth texture black. I hate cleaning june bug guts out of the damn ridges, but I like the accent the black adds
     
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    Very nice, interested for sure!:hattip: Gangsta Gibbs!
     
  11. Aug 23, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Interested what flush looks like.
     
  13. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:02 PM
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    I think the flush would look better painted to match. $30 or $40 maybe.
     
  14. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    I'll definitely take a set!
     
  15. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:31 PM
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    Well the verdict is in. I’ll get it 3D scanned, then CNC out a mold and start offering these soon. They will be a smooth black(ABS) for a raw model, then color matched for an upcharge. Stay tuned for more :D
     
  16. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    In for a 4X0!
     
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  17. Aug 23, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    Color matched all day
     
  18. Aug 23, 2018 at 9:36 PM
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    flush or as pictured?
     
  19. Aug 23, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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    You've changed, Meso.. :pout:
     
  20. Aug 23, 2018 at 10:54 PM
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    Id def go for a TRD sticker version.
     

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