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Painting mud flaps

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by QChawks, Jun 28, 2015.

  1. Jun 28, 2015 at 1:32 PM
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    QChawks

    QChawks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    did a small mod today in case anyone else's needs done

    Before
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    After a light sanding
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    Taping (longest amount of time)
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    After 2 coats
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    Finish product
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    Only took about an 1.5 hrs minus drying time. About 4-5 hrs total. I'm happy with the results. Saved about $75 not buying new.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    studiculous

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    Nicely done. What flavor paint did you use?
     
  3. Jun 28, 2015 at 5:18 PM
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    Yoda's TRD

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    Nice !

    Hawkeye fan huh ? I lived in the Quad Cities for a couple of years, and went to college in Sioux City ... my oldest son was born at U of IA Hospital
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    QChawks

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    Ty, I believe it was a can of rustolem satin white I had left over.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2015 at 6:21 PM
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    Rattletrap66

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    Cool, sold mine for $60 :D
     
  6. Jun 28, 2015 at 6:22 PM
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    QChawks

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    You bet! Grew up in IC and a Hawkeye grad. Spend was 10 years in QC.
     
  7. Jun 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM
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    toomanytoys84

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    Looks good. I was considering getting decals cut to fit over mine
     
  8. Jun 29, 2015 at 4:51 AM
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    3rail

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    Very nice and looks good. Man, what a tedious tape job.

    I know they make vanilla and chocolate for a reason....for me, I just took laquer thinner on a rag and took off all the paint for a "stealth" look.

    Donald
     
  9. Jun 29, 2015 at 10:36 AM
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    Up2NoGood

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    Nice job... also good deal on strollers and car seats lol
     
  10. Jun 29, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    DeeKay21

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    Looks good! Beats buying new ones!
     
  11. Jun 29, 2015 at 11:16 AM
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    ty, no what's that? mine is the metallic silver.
     

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