TacoGlenn's De-Chromitization "De-Build"

Finally had the time over the long holiday weekend to remove the last of my chrome.

My Tacoma just after purchase, note hideous chrome wheel covers:


1st, chucked the wheel covers:


Next, derped front emblem:


Next, debadged sides and tailgate:


Next, derped grill surround:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...gen-tacoma-today.6499/page-4309#post-12264981

Next, prepped and painted wheels and back bumper:



End results:



Post-paint celebratory cigar and beer:




Did the wheels and bumper with one can of Rustoleum ($10). I'll see how long they last, may have to bite the bullet and shell out the cash at some point for real black wheels and bumper; but for now, my inner artist is pleased, and my inner cheapskate has been transported to new heights of giddiness!

 

Did the headlight blackout mod.
As others have mentioned one basically has to feel for the bottom outside light mounting bolts...


inside bottoms are held by clips...


the clip with the light housing off...


baked at about 220 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, seemed to work well, was easy to separate lens from housing...


sanded and prepped...


finished article...


reinstalled...


less chrome

 

Nice work!!

 

Great job with the spray can. Truck is sitting looking tough!

 

Definitely made a difference in the appearance!! Looks good...

 

the bhl mod looks nice. just a slight accent around all the shiny bits. how's the wheel paint holding up? my wheels look like absolute shit. they need to be stripped and repainted.

 

2 years on and there isn't a bit of paint missing from either the wheels or bumper; I think it's all in the prep- I thouroughly cleaned surfaces and then wiped with rubbing alcohol

 

Over 5 years now...

and

not

1

Single

Door-Ding!

 

Okay that looks much better. I appreciate the pics.