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Color matched mud flaps

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tullie D, Jan 9, 2020.

  1. Jan 9, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Tullie D

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    I just purchased a set of OE mud flaps, but have not installed them yet. I'm thinking about painting them Silver Sky Metallic to match the truck. I was wondering if anyone else has done this, and how does it look. :notsure:
     
  2. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    TacoMamba35

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    Nah. I've seen other trucks with color matching mud flaps. It's...nah.
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    daddy_o

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    As much as I like the color matched things on my truck, I think having color matched mud flaps would look tacky. Leave them black.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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    Superdave1.0

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    It looks good on cars and luxury suvs. I've always wanted to put the old school 4X4 white lettering on mine.

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  5. Jan 9, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    Itchyfeet

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    Would the paint even stick or would it turn into a peppered mess?
     
  6. Jan 9, 2020 at 7:04 PM
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    Rhinta

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    This! Keep them black.
     
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    Reminds me of 90's trucks with running boards that blend into the mud flaps.

    Hard pass.
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    Tullie D

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    Superdave1.0

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    heybronicetacoma

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  11. Jan 12, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    Tullie D

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    OK, I decided not to paint them.

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    Thanks for the input guys. :thumbsup:
     
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    Am looking for a link on the internet that has Mudflap Decals for my 2016 Tacoma, TRD Offroad 4 X 4. I saw some that said TRD and had the Toyota Emblem but can't find the link. Any help would be appreciated. Love to add little stuff to my Tacoma that makes it look a little different.
     
  13. Jan 23, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    Baerskin

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    Where can we find mud flap decals
     
  14. Jan 23, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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  15. Jan 23, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    I don't care for the look, beside would be difficult to get paint to stick for any length of time. Look good black.
     
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  17. Jan 23, 2020 at 10:59 PM
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    The backside, rear facing, wouldn't be affected though.
     
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    How about these

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