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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoTom88, Aug 12, 2012.

  1. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    IndigoTac07

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    Tough choice there.

    Nice:cool:
     
  2. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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    I saw a guy with the TRD Sport wheels painted flat black the other day and it looked pretty awesome. Do you know anyone that has done this?
     
  3. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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    Looking good! I looked at that mesh also and decided it was too flimsy but you have proved me wrong! How did you attach the mesh? I've got stainless long nuts glued to the frame. I know alot of people also use the zip tie meathod...
     
  4. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    I think I might know myself:D

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  5. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    I used the Zip tie method. I think I used around 10 zip ties. I drill holes in the backside that couldn't be seen from the front. But as for the others I took some some washers and bent them in half and used panel bond to glue them all around the bottom of the lip of the back of the grille. This worked extremely well and the hold is very strong. This panel bond is designed to actually glue quarter panels onto cars without welding so its strong as shit. If you are interested in doing it this way I could take my grille out one day this week and snap you some pics of the back with the washers!
     
  6. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    haha I guess I could have looked and found that out! So you can answer my question first hand! How do they hold up against chipping and such? Did you just sand and paint?
     
  7. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    I plastidipped mine :anonymous:I literally took them off, cleaned them and sprayed on. They have been on for about 4 months and have held up well.
     
  8. Aug 19, 2012 at 6:57 PM
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    Thanks man, good to know! Will help me make my decision!
     
  9. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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    No problem! once these start to chip Im going to take it off and do it properly until I get the money for aftermarket
     
  10. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:16 PM
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    Sounds like a plan!! :D
     
  11. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:24 PM
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    Looks awesome! Completely changed the look. You're giving me motivation to do my BHLM, I'm afraid I'm going to screw something up!
     
  12. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    If I can do it so can you... It is a little nerve racking but just pay attention to the details. Heres the write up I used (below)! I followed it closely and everything came out damn near perfect!


    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/lighting/65226-how-black-head-light-mod.html

    When you do it.. Post pics :D
     
  13. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM
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    very nice job, great looking truck but even better now!
     
  15. Aug 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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    Thanks man!! :)
     

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