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Got chrome? Want it gone? Easy solution: Ecoological!

Discussion in 'Vendor Reviews' started by Jeffvt0508, Feb 27, 2016.

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  1. Feb 27, 2016 at 3:39 AM
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    I have had 2 tacomas since joining tw.. Both had same problem as many of you face.. Chrome.. I have tried plastidip before but didn't like the texture, or would come off easy... Buying a paintable bumper and color matching became too expensive.. Since other mods take even more money. I did some research and found this site www.Ecoological.com. I ordered a set of their bumpershellz! They fit perfectly!.. No paint!.. No mess! They come.in different colors and have found the white is a really close match to 040 the super white color code. It's definitely one of the easiest mods I have done on my truck and one of the most rewarding to now have my chrome gone. I would definitely look into this as a solution to color matching your bumper! Here are a few pictures I took during the process: @eCOOL1 has great customer service!340855ef6282eff0b6573c56236ea752_b5ee130fc80554a191271592361210097fec5e35.jpg876ec2723a3e306b3f2ef36ed97d5765_34129b9a746834c667451e2432875b2971cb54f7.jpg72b600ef3ec108ff42c6a7e85b8e1a0b_24d87e1386fbc75425d0240940d4719d3e6bb761.jpge24118b50c2e8f8b0b72c04cb1ba6fe2_041d70182760ccc11338dd70fc8e11dbda7c1fd2.jpg
     
    Jeffvt0508, Feb 27, 2016
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  2. Feb 27, 2016 at 3:52 AM
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    Very nice..I recently plastidipped my bumper black.It looks ok but i doubt it will hold up over the years and i fear i will have to redo it every so often. This looks like a great alternative. Thanks for posting.
     
    Chrome Beer, Feb 27, 2016
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  3. Feb 27, 2016 at 4:06 AM
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    Yea I tried it and my results never made me happy .. This only took 30 from start to finish
     
    Jeffvt0508, Feb 27, 2016
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  4. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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    eCOOL1

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    Ask about our BumperShellz
    Thanks for taking the time to post a review of your experience with installing BumperShellz. Your feedback has been great to help us fine tune this new Tacoma offering for a great fit and simple install. Definitely like the white over the chrome! For interested parties, here are some pics of some of the other available colors/patterns, including CAMO for the hunters out there.
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    eCOOL1, Mar 1, 2016
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  5. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    How do they attach to bumper?
     
    Chrome Beer, Mar 1, 2016
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  6. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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    $158.95 before shipping. Says it uses foam tape to attach
     
    ChadsPride, Mar 1, 2016
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  7. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    The upper lip fits snug under then plastic step pad and is held on at bottom with 3m tape.. Very strong
     
    Jeffvt0508, Mar 1, 2016
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  8. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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    Ahh thanks. Soon as i notice my Plasti dip failing i'm ordering one of these.
     
    Chrome Beer, Mar 1, 2016
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  9. Mar 1, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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    Finalllllly! One of best posts ever! I can now match my rear SW bumper :D strong work OP!
     
    Iamraiderpower, Mar 1, 2016
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  10. Mar 1, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    I am happy I found them!
     
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  11. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    Ask about our BumperShellz
    Here is a little more detail on how BumperShellz are secured to bumper:
    1.) Flanges are constrained by tucking under existing step trim
    2.) License plate lamp housings overlap BumperShellz and are screwed down
    3.) 3M High Strength Acrylic Foam tape is used where not constrained by trim.

    Here are some pics for clarity and an install is available on YouTube if interested at:
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    eCOOL1, Mar 2, 2016
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  12. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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    How easy are they to remove (adhesive tape) if I wanted to change colors or patterns in the future?
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    Use goo be gone and a putty knife to separate the covers from the bumper once off .. Remove existing residue
     
    Jeffvt0508, Mar 2, 2016
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  14. Mar 3, 2016 at 7:41 AM
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    Ask about our BumperShellz
    I typically use a plastic trim tool that is stiff enough to use for prying. I putty knife would also work, but I would suggest covering the tip with tape so you minimize the risk of scratching the bumper. Push the tool between the bumper and the BumperShellz as close to the taped areas as possible, trying to "split" the tape as you pull the BumperShellz away. Be patient so you don't damage anything. The residue from the tape takes some effort to remove, even with goo-gone. It's pretty secure stuff! The BumperShellz can be re-attached using new strips of tape, in case you want to re-install in the future, or pass them along to another Tacoma owner!
     
    eCOOL1, Mar 3, 2016
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  15. Mar 20, 2016 at 9:17 AM
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    Do these coming in blazing blue pearl for the 16'
     
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  16. Mar 30, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    Ask about our BumperShellz
    We currently only make BumperShellz for the 2005-2015 model Tacomas. Haven't got to the new '16 model yet. Regarding color options, we carry a few standard colors/patterns, including camouflage. However, we also carry a paintable version that you could have color matched to your "blazing blue pearl" . . . when we come out with the '16 model. Unfortunately, that's going to be a while :(, since we have a number of other models already in the pipeline.
     
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  17. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    Bilstein 5100s front and rear, airaid intake, flow master exhaust,oem Led tail lights, oem turn signal side mirrors, oem white rear bumper, pro comp rims, bf Goodrich all terrain ko2 tires and a little stubby antenna
    This is a awesome right up The guy from ecoloogical found this for me I have a super white Tacoma as well and I've been trying to figure out if the white matches the super white Yota
     
    JCARNEY88, Apr 1, 2016
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  18. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:43 AM
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  19. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    I have a 2008 silver streak metallic. Do you have a match for that?
    Also u have a dent in my bumper. It's not bad but it bothers me. This seems like it would be OK to put on over a dent
     
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  20. Apr 1, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    Does the super white and gloss white bumper cover Match exactly the same
     
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