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Step-by-step TRD wheel paint project

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dal3_gribble, Jun 9, 2018.

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  1. Aug 22, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    I love rattlecans. Back when I had my TJ, I was a bit tighter on cash and didn't want to go buy a pair of blacked out wheels just to find out that I didn't like the look afterwards, so I plastidipped 'em. That plastidip held up really well over 4 years, only tearing when I got new tires put on and had them rebalanced. I've been sitting on the idea of plastidipping my OR wheels black like that, but the results here are really impressive. Definitely a strong contender.

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  2. Aug 23, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    has anyone done this on a black truck yet? wondering what the black would look like on black. does it look goofy not being the same finish?
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    that thing looks amazing. I'm doing this to my rims next weekend, (labor day) as well as putting in my TRD Pro grill on my Black Off Road.

    What lift is that? 2"/1"?
     
    DanWas, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. Sep 6, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    I need to find a set of trd sport wheels. Scratch and paint and bake in the oven
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    I sanded the front with the fine 3M pad. Took forever!! Ended up using a 120 grit sanding block on the rear wheels which saved hours. We'll see how it holds up.

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  6. Oct 23, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    Killer. If I had any confidence with a paint can I'd do my MGM-OR. Maybe next spring...
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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  8. Mar 12, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    Where u I live I'll pay you to do mine. I'm by disneyland. Looks great
     
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  9. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    Would anyone have any info or a link to these TRD centers?
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    commenting to save the thread. think i'll try doing this instead of going for the TRD Pro wheels.
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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    This is very simple.

    Use the method he shows up to the index cards but don't scuff your wheels and don't use "paint" use plastidip on a very clean and dry wheel and it will last forever.

    Most botched wheel painting jobs are due to lack of prep.
     
    tdavistech, Mar 13, 2020
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  12. Mar 13, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    Yeah I may have to try plasti-dip with the glossifier or w/e they have. I dipped my chrome emblems and grille surround but don't know if I'd like the same matte finish on the wheels. Maybe i'll try it on one wheel and see how it ends up.
     
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  13. Apr 12, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    Great write up, thanks! How long did it take for the paint to dry?
     
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  14. May 18, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    I have been running the FJC Black TRDs, since I bought my truck. But I just dropped off my OEM RIMS to the Powder coaters!!

    Can't wait!

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  15. May 18, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Gorgeous pic.

    How much to get wheels powder coated... and how long do they typically last?
     
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  16. May 18, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    I have quotes ranging from 85-125 per wheel. I went with 85.00. I am not sure about lasting but I also painted a set on my own on my 2001 LandCruiser and that did not last as long with wheeling trips and all. So I am hopeful powder coating is going to do the trick! I also ordered the TRD wheel caps on Ebay for 18.00 so I don't have to rattle can mine.
     
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  17. May 18, 2020 at 7:20 PM
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    I'm at just over 2 years on mine and they still look good. There are some very, very minor chips (lots of gravel roads) but they are holding up great. Also, you can have your caps powder coated as well.
     
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  18. Jun 1, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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    Well they came out soo much better than I anticipated! Super stoked! I went with Powder Coat process black and 20% gloss. TRD Caps from Ebay!

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    Those look damn good.
     
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  20. Jun 1, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    Wow! Super impressive. Making me think of going this route. Thanks for sharing.
     
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