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TRD pro grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Sbclemm, Jul 1, 2020.

  1. Jul 1, 2020 at 10:41 PM
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    Sbclemm

    Sbclemm [OP] New Member

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    Does anyone have suggestions on a Matte black vs a Gloss finish for a TRD Pro grille? My Tacoma is black so I am having a hard time choosing which one would look best. Pictures would be great if anyone have a black Tacoma with this grill installed.
     
  2. Jul 1, 2020 at 11:20 PM
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    burnt_taco

    burnt_taco Well-Known Member

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    They only come in one finish. ABS Plastic. Unless you're talking about someone actually painting the pro grill?
     
  3. Jul 2, 2020 at 1:18 AM
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    VaToy

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    The OEM has more gloss than the Chinese ones being flat black. I have the OEM one on my silver Tacoma and looks great, my sons has the flat black on his grey mgm Tacoma and looks great as well. Both look great and hard to see the difference until right up on them.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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    Sbclemm

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    Ok thanks. The one I am looking at is from Tacoma Beast and is ABS plastic, however they let you choose the paint finish of Matte or Gloss. Probably going with matte just because that is what everyone has on the installation videos I watched.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    Garyji

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    OEM on Red. Love it.

    G.

    IMG_1292.jpg
     
  6. Jul 2, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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    burnt_taco

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    Oh I was not aware of that. My bad. I vote matte as well.
     
  7. Jul 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    Hold The Gauc

    Hold The Gauc Before we get started, does anyone wanna get out?

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    I think the Chinese ones are fine, hit it with some meguiars hot shine and it’s glossy
     

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