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Tailgate contour plasti-dip, yea or nay?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Deacon Blues, Sep 10, 2018.

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  1. Sep 10, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    Deacon Blues

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  2. Sep 10, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    doannutglaze

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    Looks good but prefer paint/wrap.
     
  3. Sep 10, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    2Up-2Down

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    That's a nay for me. It makes the rear look like it's made out of plastic.
     
  4. Sep 10, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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    Riotfunk

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    The rear is plastic. (You know what I mean, lol.)
     
  5. Sep 10, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    Just get some metal back there

    B41642D5-7AAC-42FA-BCAB-95B44128CA55.jpg



     
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  6. Sep 10, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    That's the right way to experiment. 'Cause it will peel off if you don't like it. And it will peel off if you decide to paint/vinyl it.

    That said, just based on the photo, I don't care for the look. But if you do, that's what matters.
     
  7. Sep 10, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    Loaded NightraiN

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    What bumper is that?
     
  8. Sep 10, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    Fab Fours, not sure which model though

     
  9. Sep 10, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Dauchinouski

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  10. Sep 10, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    I think it could look cool as long as you do it well. If you follow what the guy did in the video, he’s only using masking tape and that doesn’t guarantee a clean edge.
     
  11. Sep 10, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Deacon Blues

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    How do you get a clean edge?
     
  12. Sep 30, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    SKills! Pull the tape when wet, like as soon as you can after spraying.
     
  13. Sep 30, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    I did it on my MGM today. I can post pics for inquiring minds
     
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  14. Sep 30, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    Plz do.
     
  15. Sep 30, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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    I was just thinking about this the other day... in for more pix!
     
  16. Sep 30, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    fullsizeoutput_5545.jpg IMG_0998.jpg IMG_1001.jpg Will take better pics soon. It's subtle and temporary...
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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  18. Oct 10, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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  19. Oct 10, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    Dauchinouski

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    I agree. I just can't decide between painting them white or wrapping them with the same vinyl in black
     
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  20. Oct 11, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    BLACK to tie in with the rear quarter and the bottom half of the tailgate that you wrapped in black. I think white would break it up too much.
     
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