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3rd Gen Plastidip thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KornSanDiego, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. Jul 12, 2016 at 7:36 AM
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    Rojoe123

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    Plasti-Dip lettering and grill, nerf side-steps, blue interior led
    I left mine on, wasn't so hard.
    Here's the finished product

    https://youtu.be/8daYOO5z1uU
     
  2. Jul 12, 2016 at 7:37 AM
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    BlackSabbathTacoma

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  3. Jul 12, 2016 at 8:53 AM
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  4. Jul 12, 2016 at 10:04 AM
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    backtrack2015

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    I decided to "extend" the rear wheel fender-flares on the front side. I know the dip won't last long there, but it seemed like a fun little project.

    Before:

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    I'm putting that can away now... dip is a menace!
     
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  5. Jul 23, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    sorgon82

    sorgon82 wanna go for a rip bud

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    Why didnt you just dip the bumper area? Im debating it
     
  6. Jul 23, 2016 at 11:46 PM
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    nabdo92285x

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    Derpy deep. IMG_20160610_145637915.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 24, 2016 at 1:58 AM
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    ICrazyChrisI

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    I've read countless threads on multiple forums regarding adding spray-on type waxes to plasti-dipped surfaces for longevity purposes... but not one post illustrates how it's applied? Is it supposed to be buffed off afterwards..?
     
  8. Jul 24, 2016 at 6:18 AM
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    Showtime

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    So what holds up better the plastic dip or krylon fusion?
     
  9. Jul 24, 2016 at 6:57 AM
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    Pistol Pete

    Pistol Pete Go Pokes!

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  10. Jul 24, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Lovci

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    So what plasti dip do you guys use? Is there one standard black one you guys are using? I see performix plasti dip on Amazon. Is that generic?
     
  11. Jul 24, 2016 at 8:04 AM
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    Pistol Pete

    Pistol Pete Go Pokes!

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    That is the brand, I just got it at Walmart and it was cheaper. The black is on the far left.
    20160719_153028.jpg
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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    08sprsnke

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    I wanted a "permanent" stock part for the bumper. At one point I contemplated putting vinyl on the bumper piece, I knew I wasn't going to be happy with the way it looked. The bumper cap was easy to replace and wasn't very expensive and no maintenance down the road.
    At some point I may replace the grill if I see something I like.
     
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  13. Jul 24, 2016 at 1:03 PM
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    sorgon82

    sorgon82 wanna go for a rip bud

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    Ahh.. looks good
     
  14. Jul 24, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    Lovci

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    What color did you do yours. Looks slightly lighter then black.
     
  15. Jul 24, 2016 at 5:08 PM
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    Wow, it's $22 a can here in Canada.
     
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  16. Jul 24, 2016 at 6:21 PM
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    Pistol Pete

    Pistol Pete Go Pokes!

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    I was gonna use Gunmetal(gray one on the right), but found one called Smoke at the local hardware store and ended up using it instead.

    :eek:
     
  17. Jul 24, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    TWTaco

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    So my wife was moving crap around the garage and put 3 inch scrape into the plasti dip on my front bumper cap! I tried to smooth out the tear and resprayed it, started to look ok . Then the wife comes out to check on how it looks and puts her finger in the wet dip and thats all she wrote! I will be peeling it all off and doing it all over again! I guess if any good came of it the DIP saved the paint no scratch in the paint! :amen:
     
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  18. Jul 24, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Yikes, I hope she makes it up to you. +3 truck accessories without any nagging perhaps?
     
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  19. Jul 24, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    She doesnt know about the Cali Raised Pods and Brackets i just got! :bananadance:
     
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  20. Jul 24, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    Lovci

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    What color of plasti dip would best match the black trd off roads fender flares?
     
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