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"Black Valance" POLL

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DeeKay21, Aug 11, 2010.

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Leave the valance white or paint it black?

Poll closed Aug 26, 2010.
  1. Leave it white.

    92 vote(s)
    53.2%
  2. Paint it black!

    81 vote(s)
    46.8%
  1. Aug 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
    #21
    ColtsTRD

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  2. Aug 11, 2010 at 10:57 AM
    #22
    InfidelTaco

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    Leave it white, ur rig looks good to go as is.
     
  3. Aug 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM
    #23
    tacosupreme54

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    i think it looks great as it is
     
  4. Aug 11, 2010 at 11:04 AM
    #24
    iSTIZO99

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    I think your truck already looks badass the way it is. Your black skid plate and light bar are a good contrast on the white, but even with valence colored in it's not so bad.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  5. Aug 11, 2010 at 11:08 AM
    #25
    ycart1201

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  6. Aug 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM
    #26
    Cortland

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  7. Aug 11, 2010 at 12:54 PM
    #27
    DeeKay21

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    Hey Mike!! Thanks for the photoshop pics!!!
     
  8. Aug 11, 2010 at 12:58 PM
    #28
    jonny

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    it is a total PITA to install, but well worth it.
    and guess what? if you dont like it, peel it off :D
     
  9. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:05 PM
    #29
    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    It looks good white. But if you do decide to paint it you could use some bedliner like I did. Just sand a bit to ease the texture. Mine hasn't chipped at all after about 4 months
     
  10. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:09 PM
    #30
    DeeKay21

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    Again, thanks everyone for your input. I'm leaning more towards leaving it white but I might try socks vinyl decal and see how it turns out if I decide to try it black but keep your inputs coming! I would like to hear more stories out there.;)
     
  11. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:19 PM
    #31
    iSTIZO99

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    No problem man! Good idea with the vinyl since it doesn't have to be permanent.
     
  12. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:38 PM
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    DeeKay21

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    Exactly. But I'm still thinking and debating on it.:rolleyes:
     
  13. Aug 11, 2010 at 1:40 PM
    #33
    militaco

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    although i sockmonkeyed mine with the black vinyl, i like the contrast already with the black skid plate and bar......as is looks great, but like others have said, at least if you go vinyl you can always take it off.


    Side note.....your skid plate looks awesome.
     
  14. Aug 11, 2010 at 2:00 PM
    #34
    Fridaze

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    I was going to PS it for you but someone beat me to it. I think either or looks good at this point so I say go for it since its reversable unless its cost prohibitive, you can always take it off if you hate it.
     
  15. Aug 11, 2010 at 2:02 PM
    #35
    moto932

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    x2
     
  16. Aug 11, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    Wadester19

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    Give the black a try, I think it will look better than everyone says IMO
     
  17. Aug 11, 2010 at 5:30 PM
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    jtav2002

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  18. Aug 11, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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  19. Aug 11, 2010 at 11:11 PM
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    Blue

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    i say white
     
  20. Aug 13, 2010 at 10:51 PM
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    DeeKay21

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