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Need opinion on my Raptor Grill mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by davidk2, Mar 22, 2015.

  1. Mar 22, 2015 at 12:32 PM
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    davidk2

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    Hi everyone,
    I can't decide on whether or not to plasti dip (flat back) the inner frame of my newly painted raptor grill. What do you guys think?
    BTW: This was a fun project and the actual grill will ship tomorrow.

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  2. Mar 22, 2015 at 12:55 PM
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    Either way will look good.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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    Thanks moondeath. I guess I will wait until I get the raptor grill to decide :\
     
  4. Mar 23, 2015 at 9:08 PM
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    I would leave it red on the inside. That will give it more of a contrast to the grill mesh and add a little more "depth" since the grill mesh is recessed, but it really depends on what king of look you want.

    You could always Plastidip the portion you are considering painting black. That way if you don't like it you can easily peel it off.

    On a side note, put some kewl LED lighting behind the grill if you're into that kind of thing. :D
     
  5. Mar 23, 2015 at 10:45 PM
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    Thanks o0oSHADOWo0o! I think I will try out your suggestion. Yes, my next step is lighting. I was thinking of putting a light bar where the opening of the lower bumper is. Like a 32 inch led bar to fill up that space. Anyone have that setup?
     
  6. Mar 24, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    No problem. That's the great thing about this site, lots of people that have done lots of things different ways. That makes for lots of ideas.

    Do a little searching. There are a couple of threads with pictures where people have installed light bars behind the bumper grill.
     
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