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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 29, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    2 pieces. It's Easy to remove. Lots of video in youtube
     
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  2. Oct 29, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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    Anytime bro
     
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  3. Oct 29, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    There's a guy on here who took it to a shop and paid $200. Looks good and price doesn't seem bad to me. I personally wouldn't paint myself because I have never been good with that kind of stuff. Can build anything but painting baffles me. Don't know why
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2020 at 6:06 PM
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    That is my plan B. If I screw up painting this. Will remove the paint and bring it to the shop and let the pro handle it. Will see if this paint last long. Will send an update after a year
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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    I bought a 2nd 2020 grill and plasti dipped it myself, definitely not perfect but it'll do for now. This was my first time using plasti dip. I will get my original grill professionally painted as well. Thinking of keeping both grills.

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  6. Oct 31, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    i bought a can of duracoat aerosol. its kinda like cerakote and think ill hold up better then reg can paint considering future rock chips...
     
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  7. Oct 31, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    Looks good! Good job!
     
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  8. Feb 1, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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    OP how has this held up so far?
     
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  9. Feb 1, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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    Looks really good. Do you have any pictures from a distance?
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2021 at 4:55 AM
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    Just did the same thing to mine plus tinted the logo this weekend. Really not tough to do at all, the prep work is the most important step! Looks nice!
     
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  11. Mar 17, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    Hey Doublesmokedham, Sorry for the late reply. Grille still looks good.

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    Nelzky, Mar 17, 2021
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  12. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:15 PM
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    Yeah man that looks great
     
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  13. Mar 17, 2021 at 8:34 PM
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    I changed my 2019 OR grill to the 2020 and now I'd kind of like to paint my satin black as well. It looks really good. Nice job OP
     
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  14. Mar 18, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    Floor mats count? It’s a work in progress.....
    Yep, this will be my next project.
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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    Wow, this makes a huge difference on an MGM truck! Nicely done! Any plans to black out more of the truck (emblems, headlights, lug nuts, etc.)?

    Pics of the tint?
     
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  16. May 8, 2021 at 6:24 AM
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    https://www.spraymax.com/en-us/products/product/top-coats/2k-hot-rod-black/
    This is an example of a 2 part paint with a "hardner" that you can buy at a body shop supply store (jobber). I've used this on motorcycle parts, it's super strong and will hold out to small rock hits very well. Now that I've read this post, I think I'll have to do my 20 grill as well!
    Dean
     
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  17. May 8, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    Great stuff right there :thumbsup:
     
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  18. May 8, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    i choose gloss cause easier to remove bugs/insects that becomes casualties when i drive at night

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  19. Feb 19, 2022 at 9:27 PM
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    Any more pics? A guide of what you did too would be great looks cool!
     
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  20. Feb 20, 2022 at 3:00 AM
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    I thought about painting. I bought the "bro" grille instead. Honestly, I don't even like it.

    I will most likely replace with an earlier model grille. I have no idea the version it is but I see it all the time on here. It's an all black one and simple, but I'm not sure if it will work with my sensor. The bro grille is kind of a PITA to clean. Too many crevices. During winter I just spray and go but during summer the bugs are relentless. Not looking forward to even trying to clean it.

    I dunno, considering the "Nightshade" grille.
     
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