1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Chrome Grill vs Color Matched?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by josepenajr, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:16 PM
    #1
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    what should i do ??
    I have a chrome but im thinking of putting a color matched and plasti dip the front emblem..

    I need ur thoughts thanks
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Nov 11, 2013
  2. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:17 PM
    #2
    ToyotaKTMracing

    ToyotaKTMracing The Blue Warrior

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2011
    Member:
    #54976
    Messages:
    3,401
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Shay
    West Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2008 DCSB Ink 4WD Auto
    285 BFG ATs, Custom dual exhaust system, 4" total lift (adjustable billies with 885 coils in front and AALs with 1" block in rear), interior LED lighting, LED reverse lights, LED license plate lights, fog light anytime mod, JVC KW-R500 stereo, 20" okledlightbars.com LED light bar, coverking seat covers
    It's your truck, don't ask us. But most people will say color match of course. I would even say color match it since it would blend better since your chrome sticks out on your truck.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:20 PM
    #3
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102024
    Messages:
    56,799
    Gender:
    Male
    Triangle of 26726, 21532, 21502
    Vehicle:
    08 SR5 4x4 V6 IndigoInkPearl ACLBFTMFW
    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    If you are going with the total blue and black theme, i'd color match it a dip the emblem....either way DIP THE EMBLEM i love mine dipped.
    Shay, dip your emblem bro. We can be sameys :D :cool:
     
    Last edited: Mar 27, 2014
  4. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:31 PM
    #4
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    what i was thinking was blacking out the head lights and color match it and the emblem
     
  5. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:36 PM
    #5
    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Member:
    #10651
    Messages:
    14,151
    Gender:
    Male
    Nevada/Utah
    Vehicle:
    06' TRD Sport 4x4
    Color match it!
     
  6. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:36 PM
    #6
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102024
    Messages:
    56,799
    Gender:
    Male
    Triangle of 26726, 21532, 21502
    Vehicle:
    08 SR5 4x4 V6 IndigoInkPearl ACLBFTMFW
    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    That could definitely work...i like that idea. What about the chrome bumper?

    I'd go the cheap route, dip the rear bumper matte black, buy a used/surplus color matched grill, and dip the emblem matte black. But it is definitely yours to do what you want with man....and i like it so far. I'd love to make mine have all black accents.

    I do think it would look cool with the emblem color matched, i never thought of that :thumbsup:
     
  7. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:39 PM
    #7
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    if i would do color match and then dip the emblem i would prolly do the bumper later as well
     
  8. Nov 11, 2013 at 10:20 PM
    #8
    jw1983

    jw1983 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2011
    Member:
    #63738
    Messages:
    2,999
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    Alberta
    Vehicle:
    13' Tacoma Access 4x4 OR
    Up to you. It's not our truck.
     
  9. Nov 11, 2013 at 10:33 PM
    #9
    TacoJoy418

    TacoJoy418 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 30, 2013
    Member:
    #113564
    Messages:
    134
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Blake
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2013 TRD Sport 4X4
    Avid light bar Custom headlights, morimoto led fogs Bilstein 5100's 3" Lift coils and AAL BFGoodrich KO2's
    I'll trade you my black bumper for your chrome!
     
  10. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:24 PM
    #10
    Island Cruiser

    Island Cruiser TVita

    Joined:
    May 20, 2012
    Member:
    #79166
    Messages:
    3,937
    Gender:
    Male
    Kauai
    Vehicle:
    Baja
    Just about every combination imaginable has been done by someone on here. Google could probably find some pictures and threads of the look you're going for
     
  11. Nov 12, 2013 at 12:20 AM
    #11
    Darth_Yota

    Darth_Yota I intend to live forever, or die trying.

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2011
    Member:
    #54348
    Messages:
    4,074
    First Name:
    Cam-moron
    Somewhere USA
    Vehicle:
    Dented, broken-down ‘08 hoopty
    Ain’t good’nuff for insta
    What I did is dip the chrome and take an abrasive pad to the emblem. Now it looks like brushed aluminum, no shine but a nice consistent dull finish. Still pops though, good contrast in my opinion.
     
  12. Nov 12, 2013 at 12:32 AM
    #12
    Mr. Biscuits

    Mr. Biscuits gentleman and a scholar

    Joined:
    May 6, 2012
    Member:
    #78316
    Messages:
    1,603
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brennen
    Eugene, OR
    Vehicle:
    2000 3.4L Prerunner
    - OME 881s, Dakars + D43XL - Custom front tube bumper - 33x10.5R15 BFG KO2s - Deckplate mod + Airaid intake tube + AFE reusable air filter - Aero Turbine 2525 exhaust, chopped before leaf spring - Toyota Horns emblem by Diaz Fabrication - BOSS CarPlay head unit, 500W amp + 12" Pioneer in ported box - camper shell
    color match the grille and paint the emblem red.

    but then again I have a burgundy truck so I can get away with it but I think with a black truck it looks bad ass. or color match n satoshi. but kill the chrome. chrome is out, black is in :D
     
  13. Nov 12, 2013 at 8:41 AM
    #13
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    I was thinking about the satoish grill too
     
  14. Nov 12, 2013 at 8:49 AM
    #14
    Jrahn0822

    Jrahn0822 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2013
    Member:
    #101306
    Messages:
    858
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    Iowa
    Vehicle:
    07 DCLB
    Color match for sure! Its a truck not a Cadillac or Benz.
     
  15. Nov 12, 2013 at 8:59 AM
    #15
    06midnight

    06midnight WORK HARD - PLAY HARD

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Member:
    #113693
    Messages:
    70
    Gender:
    Male
    Montgomeryville, PA
    Vehicle:
    '06 Taco PreRunner TRD
    3" Spacer/Block Lift, Billet Grill with Painted Surround, Clear Headlights, LED Tails, Double Din Nav Radio, LED Interior Lights
    Paint it "Zombie Green" and paint the logo "Blood Red" with drops of blood dripping down. Bet you wont see that anywhere else! Haha
     
  16. Nov 12, 2013 at 9:29 AM
    #16
    InSight Retrofits

    InSight Retrofits Closed

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2013
    Member:
    #112687
    Messages:
    1,260
    Gender:
    Male
    This is funny because I just put the little remark about color matched grills in my signature this morning lol


    Let me give you my look on it because it will probably help you.

    I got mine with a chrome grill.
    photo_13_zps7860b255_8be637450ccaf515bf457d5f29fcbda889623be1.jpg

    I always wondered why mine didn't look as good as most of the ones around here (Most have the TRD with color matched grill I realized)

    Painted mine and now I feel it has the better look in the front
    19_zpse8db7b9d_95616a8ccec110009767ebe6ae0923fa60c0992a.jpg
    18_zpsccdb54bc_6e0ac5deec01252ef36e13bb0d73ca1e2724aed3.jpg
    16_zps0cfa61b4_36817a174dd8b8bbcb11911b817061b88afa0cd5.jpg




    I did a little guide for it too

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/300047-color-match-grill.html
     
    Simon's Mom likes this.
  17. Nov 12, 2013 at 12:14 PM
    #17
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    Looks good thanks
     
  18. Nov 12, 2013 at 12:21 PM
    #18
    provofan

    provofan Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2013
    Member:
    #107048
    Messages:
    151
    Gender:
    Male
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    13 Black Double Cab TRD Offroad
    I have an almost new chrome bumper I will trade for your black chrome.

    PM sent
     
  19. Nov 13, 2013 at 7:55 PM
    #19
    josepenajr

    josepenajr [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2013
    Member:
    #108600
    Messages:
    604
    Gender:
    Male
    Laredo , Texas
    Vehicle:
    13 Texas Edition Double Cab
    3 inch lift, Painted black rims, black bull bar, black bug deflector, Black PlasTi Dipped Emblems, 275/70/17 Tires
    or should i get it a black color instead of the color matched dark blue... and then paint the middle black?
     
  20. Nov 13, 2013 at 8:00 PM
    #20
    dsrtne1

    dsrtne1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2012
    Member:
    #89565
    Messages:
    234
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Michael
    Southern CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 DCLB TRD Sport
    King 2.5" Coilovers, Total Chaos UCAs, Maxtrac Spindles, 2.5" King Rear Shocks with Compression Adjusters, Wheelers 1.5" AAL, 18" Magnaflow muffler, 30" LED Lightbar, Ultragauge, Tinted Windows
    color matched with the dipped emblem is the way to go!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top