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Should I plasti dip my entire tailgate?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoluver97, Oct 25, 2022.

  1. Oct 25, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    Tacoluver97

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    So I’ve had about 4 cans of plasti dip in the cab of my truck for a year now meaning to spray my wheels and finally black them out. Well as time has gone on I found the giant vinyl pieces to cover your tailgate. But I’ve installed plenty of vinyl and I know it can be a pain in the butt to work with. Plus plasti dip is way cheaper than a $100 piece of vinyl that a good gust of wind can Jack your whole day up. So should I just say screw it and plasti dip that too? And if so…..how?
     
  2. Oct 25, 2022 at 6:25 PM
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    The whole tailgate? But why, is it damaged or something?
     
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    WT?????

    Put the case of beer away, and the shots, and hide the joints before you plasti dip your penis too....
     
  4. Oct 25, 2022 at 6:28 PM
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    Why stop at the tailgate…
     
  7. Oct 25, 2022 at 6:33 PM
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    Good point!
    Maybe he can return or sell the plastidip and buy a whole case of cheap spray paint to do the whole truck!
     
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    Oh look, another mod....
    Hey! A forever condom. What a neat idea.
     
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    What’s the point of the vinyl wrapped tail gate. I’d start there.
     
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    It’s perfectly fine. I just hate the silver and want as much black on it as it can have without looking stupid
     
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    I think people are trying to say that this may not be the best idea.

    Plastidip being soft and textured would marr easily on the tailgate and collect dust.
    Give it a go. If doesn't work or gets messed up just pull it off.

    Vinyl or a wrap would be much more durable. Or you could buy a black tailgate.
     
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  15. Oct 26, 2022 at 7:41 AM
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    What’s the point of any cosmetic mod?

    OP, I had the lower portion of my tailgate plasti-dipped at one point because I wanted to see if I liked the look but didn’t want anything too permanent. I say go for it and if you don’t like it, peel it off.

     
  16. Oct 26, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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    I know you said that you don't want vinyl, but are you talking about something like the link below? The best way to apply this one would be to take the tailgate off the truck and put it in your garage to install flat on sawhorses or table. Wet application would be a must for something that large. Better yet, take it inside and put it on dining room or kitchen table. Climate controlled and I'm sure your wife won't mind.

    https://usrallystripesshop.com/products/tailgate-blackout-pre-cut-vinyl-tacoma
     
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  17. Oct 26, 2022 at 8:27 AM
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    Maybe just get a black tailgate and swap it out? Lol
     
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    ahh okay gotcha, makes perfect sense, you bought the wrong color truck
     
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  19. Oct 26, 2022 at 8:40 AM
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    I’m starting to realize how bad the plasti dip idea was lol and that vinyl probably is the best option. I’ll let you guys know when it’s finally done. I just gotta feed the addiction while I wait to have the money for suspension and wheels and a new off road bumper
     
  20. Oct 26, 2022 at 9:04 AM
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    I wasn’t saying anything bad about OP, just wondering why he wanted to wrap the tail gate. From there I could give advice about plastidip (I’ve used it for many things).

    It just seemed odd to wrap only the tailgate.
     

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