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No chrome power mirror switch, with Poll.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ExplorHer, Jun 18, 2020.

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Is it really worth omitting the chrome from the power mirror switch?

  1. Heck yes, I want to do this!

    26.8%
  2. No, you should have better things to do with your life.

    49.6%
  3. I'm hoping Meso comes out with a better option.

    21.3%
  4. I'm going to comment my own answer.

    2.4%
  1. Jun 29, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Deacon Blues

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    Thirty seconds of your time and twenty cents worth of heat shrink tubing...

    20200629_121327.jpg
     
  2. Nov 12, 2020 at 11:10 PM
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    BlueFourMike

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  3. Sep 21, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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    TacoDash89

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    I tried to pull up on the knob but it's not budging. I dont want to break it! Lol. How hard should it be?
     
  4. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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    6C0F77B0-B9B3-4D8E-A0A1-123D534C0BFE.jpgNo chrome on my SR5 mirror knobs. One less thing to blackout!
     
  5. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:48 PM
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    TacoDash89

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    It came like that factory? Or what did you do?
     
  6. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    ryanvar42

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    I have no idea what mine looks like, and don't care. carry on
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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    Bertw192

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    All the things!
    The uncircumcised version...
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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    My 2021 TRD Sport is exactly like that. No chrome on the mirror knob, from the factory.
     
  9. Nov 19, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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    TacoDash89

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    Hmm.... let's trade :rofl:
     
  10. Nov 19, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    *shrug* I had to go look, but my 21 OR doesn’t have chrome there either.
     
  11. Nov 19, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    Damn. Seems I'm all alone in this large, lonely world.
     
  12. Nov 19, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    My '17 OR also has it w/ chrome.

    That and my MT center console are the only things still chrome inside or out. I like the shrink-tube solution, maybe this weekend.... Waiting for ME-SO to offer the center console someday :playball:
     
  13. Nov 19, 2021 at 3:52 PM
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    Looks like they changed it for 2021.
     
  14. Nov 20, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    ExplorHer

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    I believe it may have been changed in 2018 or 2019.
     
  15. Nov 21, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    I don't think Meso will ever offer a blackout solution for the MT cup holder surround. Apparently not enough demand. Do like I did and strip the chrome yourself. It's easy but time-consuming. Pop the trim piece out and soak in strong bleach for 2 weeks. The chrome plating will be dissolved. You can leave it black or paint in a desired color.
     
  16. Nov 21, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    My tennis shoes have chrome around the shoelace eyelets. I refuse to wear them when I'm in my Tacoma.
    So I got these car shoes instead ...

    velco shoes.jpg
    Problem solved!!!
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2021 at 7:31 PM
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    At least you are not wearing crocs @SSMTRDOR
     
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  18. Nov 24, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Next to go - my belt with that nasty chrome buckle!

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  19. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    My 2020 Pro has the black version of this switch from the factory, whereas the 2017 SR5 I drive for work has the chrome version. Although I went to war on the interior chrome in both trucks because of the glare issue, this switch doesn't bother me in the work truck because it's barely visible and has never caused any glare issues since it's tucked up close to the door. If it were my personal truck I'd probably get OCD and black it out though haha
     
  20. Dec 29, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    c14y70n

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    So I’ve been contemplating doing the interior chrome delete and found every part I needed except for this little switch and it would have bugged the crap out of me. Knowing I can do this just solidified my plans…I’m doing it.
     
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