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Has Anyone Painted their 2020 TRD Grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nelzky, Oct 26, 2020.

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  1. Oct 27, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    gluvva

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    I will do this as well. was looking to go to trd pro grill but for one everyone has them in my area and 2nd the 2020 grill looks really good and from the photos looks even better in matte black.
     
    gluvva, Oct 27, 2020
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  2. Oct 27, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    Thwipp!

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    Looks good. I've also been curious about painting it black. Love the design of the 2020 Sport/OR grill but can't believe Toyota didn't go with black. Seems like obvious choice. I guess they thought the color would further differentiate it from the other trims?
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    Nelzky

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    Thanks for the advice guys. I'm getting there.

    20201027_200345.jpg
     
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    Nelzky, Oct 27, 2020
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  4. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:13 PM
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    71tattooguy

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    Nice job OP :thumbsup:
     
    71tattooguy, Oct 27, 2020
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  5. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:16 PM
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    All the things!
    Clearly you haven't been on TW long enough.
     
    Bertw192, Oct 27, 2020
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  6. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    I see a couch in the background are you painting that in your living room?o_O
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    Im painting in the basement. It's 0 C outside.
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:48 PM
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    I’ve been on here long enough to see all the idiots. I’m 50 years old and I don’t give the idiots any thought. They don’t exist to me.
     
    71tattooguy, Oct 27, 2020
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  9. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:54 PM
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    "Well said" :bananadance:
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    I think I'm done for now. I prepped it with degreaser, sand a bit and wipe it with alcohol. I put 5-6 thin coats. Will let it cure for 48 hours before I install it. This is the paint I use. Hope the paint will last long.

    20201027_204557.jpg
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Nice work. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Oct 29, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    Just wanted to share my before and after. Really happy with the result.

    20201029_173633.jpg
     
    Nelzky, Oct 29, 2020
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  13. Oct 29, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    More picture.

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    Nelzky, Oct 29, 2020
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  14. Oct 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    Looks sick!!! Such a subtle change makes the front end look so much more sleek.
     
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  15. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Wow, um so I live about 5 seconds from where that pic was taken. Just picked up my 2021 Cement OR. Small World.
     
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  16. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Very Nice OP
     
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  17. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Thanks 71tattooguy for your tips
     
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  18. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    Oh wow. Hello neighbor. Welcome to Tacoma world. Will see you on the road. Cement is my 1st choice before.
     
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  19. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    That does it will have to do mine now. Thanks for the before/after pics.
     
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  20. Oct 29, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    Is the grill and the surround piece 2 separate pieces?
     
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