Painted bumper instead of chrome

I want to change out my old chrome bumper to match an indigo blue bumper.

Anyone have an idea where I can get an OEM?

Also, which model/year came with those stock?

 

the TRD Sport models have color matched parts. Buy me a high clearance and you can have my indigo ink bumper

 

Just go aftermarket. OEM is too expensive.

Swapped out the chrome bumper. Removing the old bumper was a PITA.

Here's the link on the Ebay seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/321895522246

 

Send me a link of a high clearance broh. Let me see what I’m looking at in price comparison.

 

Oh man, that looks legit! The price is cool too! Did you have any aftermarket install gaps or issues? Good looking on the link too. I’ll definitely take a look

 

Just paint the one you have

 

yeah I thought about doing that and talked to a paint shop about it. They said taking chrome off then painting will be more difficult and costly (if you want it done right) but might not look right. They have to sandblast the chrome and said it comes out kinda weird.

 

Nah they don't have to sandblast. I painted mine myself. Very low grit, like 320, ensure you scuff the hell out of it then work up to 1000.

The trick is using self etching primer as it is now bare metal. I did about 3 base coats and two thick clear coats with spraymax 2k clear.

Cost was $120 for materials and a few hours. Also cut in some spots for bumper lights.

 

Hows that spraymax clear come out? everytime I use a rattle can clear its always cloudy

 

You need to use high quality paint first and foremost. Automotive touch up.com sells matched painted. I believe it is a latex enamel and not an acrylic enamel like your typical spray cans. The base coat may be a touch cloudy after drying but the spraymax brings back the luminosity quite well. You could have an average paint job and the clear will really gloss it over.

2 part clear always saves the day. I think you will be highly impressed with it. Only allow the base coats to flash dry to an hour and then spray the clear.

Allow primer to flash dry 15min. I don't sand in between coats. I didn't even wetsand the bumper after completion so it could be alot glossier.

 

Checked out that site and apparently they don’t make it for my 2008 double cab ex long bed

 

The bumper is the same regardless of bed length.

 

Yes bumper is the same from 05-15. Fitment is perfect, no gap issues.

 

Yeah I get aerosol cans mixed by sikkens but I always end up using shitty clears that ruin it

 

http://www.bayareametalfab.com/2005...earance-Rear-Bumper-Dual-Swing-out_p_149.html
Only joking good sir, that would be insane! unless....

 

Cool beans! Well I took the idea from @Ryan2103a and bought one from the eBay link he shared.
Thanks again for the hookup broh!