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Check out my new rear end

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacomaintraining, Nov 7, 2010.

  1. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:21 PM
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    tacomaintraining

    tacomaintraining [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks to all the info I gathered on this site I decided to black out my chrome rear bumper. The process was really easy and I really like the results. The next task will be the chrome surrounding my grillcraft. Thanks for all the help guys/gals.

    step1.jpg
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  2. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:26 PM
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    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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    looks good.

    did you scuff sand it or anything?
     
  3. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    no I just cleaned the chrome real good with windex then alcohol and sprayed.
     
  4. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    skistoy

    skistoy Make mine a Double!

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    It turned out really nice

    my only concern is if it will adhear good, chrome is preatty durable.

    only time will tell

    I know i have thought about doing it to mine at some point.

    Keep us posted
     
  5. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    TanSR5x4

    TanSR5x4 Hold my beer and watch this

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    oh damn i scuffed mine up real good

    or at least half ass lol

    looks great tho:thumbsup:
     
  6. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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    MMazz365

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    what did you do ? just paint it? bec i wanna paint mine white. jsut painted my skid plate white this afternoon
     
  7. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    no I didnt painted it I used spary plati dip from home depot. I was like 8 bucks a can. Theres a thread on here where someone used it around the center consule and it came out real good.
     
  8. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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    iSTIZO99

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    From the pics it looks good.
     
  9. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:38 PM
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    If it ever scuffs you can peel the Rubberised paint (plasti dip) easily and do it all over because of the stuff he used.
     
  10. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:39 PM
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    BradleyScottETC

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    nice man, let us know how it holds up.
     
  11. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:42 PM
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    tacomaintraining

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    thanks guys, ill keep everyone posted on the durability of it.
     
  12. Nov 7, 2010 at 4:59 PM
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    Looks good! I've been wanting to do this but i'm too lazy. haha.
     
  13. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:32 PM
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    crittergitter

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    I used truck bed liner on mine early last summer and it is holding up real well. All chrome gone now. Whew!
     
  14. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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    schiz94

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    how many coats of plasti dip did you use? im gonna do this soon
     
  15. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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    I'm also interested in how many coats... I plasti-dipped the chrome part of the grill a while ago. I 'm trying to get rid of all the chrome as well.
     
  16. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM
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    ink junky

    ink junky I love tacos too!!!

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    NICE. You really wiped the ass of your truck and made it look clean. (debadged) :rolleyes:
     
  17. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:45 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    i used four coats. yes I like wiping asses.


    umm no I dont soryy.
     
  19. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:50 PM
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    schiz94

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    can you please show the results of plasti dipping your front grille?
     
  20. Nov 7, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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    schiz94

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    how long did you wait in between coats?
     

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