What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I see what you did there

 

@Inferno75 @Pablo8 @Ruminator @bgreyc @Inked Tacoma @McTempleton
Did it the right way. Took them off, cleaned them up and sprayed them with the Satin Paprika. I like how they came out. Thanks for the tips and input, guys!

 

Looks good man. What did you re-apply with? I'm sooo back and forth about putting them back on if i debadge. I've been thinking of removing TRD sticker and re-applying black plasti-dipped badges but I just don't effing know.

 

Day 3 camping in Lakefield, Ont.
View from campsite.

 

Thanks, man. I used the red 3M double sided automotive tape. I found some in my toolbox in my basement. I was debating on spraying them matte black and tossing the TRD Pro or Bro badges on it. 4 coats of the Satin Paprika did the trick.

$11 3M Super-Strength Molding Tape, 1/2 in x 15 ft, High Strength Double-Sided Adhesive, Permanently Attaches Side Moldings, Trim and Emblems to Interior and Exterior of Vehicles (03614)

https://www.amazon.com/3M-3614-15/d...ded+automoti,automotive,125&sr=1-3&th=1&psc=1

 

The urge to mod continues... yesterday my all black matte finish TRD pro grill from The Taco Garage out in CA was delivered and I couldn’t wait to see how it looked.

The fit and finish came out great, but I don’t really have anything to compare it to. All the clips seem like they will hold up. I just wish there was a way to make it so that I could of used some of the OEM screws to better secure it.

It took about 2 wks after I ordered it to get here and boy was I anxious. Super excited about it, thanks AJ!

What does everyone think of the all black lettering?

Build is slowing coming together...

 

Looks good! Really diggin’ The Taco Winch! But seriously, the grill looks good!

 

Set a sprinkler in the driveway. Back and forth a couple of times. No more bad guys.

 

I like it! I've contemplated doing mine...may have to go ahead now.

 

Since there has been much talk of painting logos, thought I'd show you guys a pic of the red anodizing paint (over chrome) I mentioned a while back...



It would look a LOT better if I were any kind of a photographer. I just could not find a way to light this thing. Suffice it to say it's really spiffy in person. The paint was easy to work with, too. I just gave it a couple of waaay too heavy coats. It first pooled at the bottom, then evened itself out. One problem is that the selection of colors is pretty limited.

https://www.duplicolor.com/product/metalcast-anodized-automotive-paint/

 

I like it. What part of Mass are you from?

 

• I laser washed with the undercarriage wash everytime there was a thaw. No rust! Once a year each spring I'd put on a Doughboy suit and goggles fill a garden sprayer with Twin Etch or a similar product and spray. Kills the rust, turns it black, works like a charm. My '11 was rust free for the 6 years I drove it. I'd still be driving it today if I hadn't been t-boned.

 

I swear by DupliColor, have for years. Good stuff and they have a whole new line of coatings.

 

When I read about all of the antics you snow country guys go through to keep rust off your vehicles it makes me appreciated Texas all the more. No salt here. Hotter than crap in summer, but I like the heat as long as my AC works. Lived in Illinois and NJ up until 1985 and have a faint memory of this crap.

 

Switched up the grill. I love the Custom Car Grill but wanted to try something different. FYI.. Custom Car Grill is up
for sale in 3rd Gen marketplace.

 

How is that different from NOT liking the heat?

 

It's plenty warm up here in August. Spending vacation watching boats go through the Trent-Severn Waterway Lock System in Northern Ontario.

 

Got hooked up with a sweet ass key chain

 

Nice pants.

 

Never have to worry about what to wear to work