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Painting shocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PyritePirateBill, Aug 29, 2017.

  1. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    PyritePirateBill

    PyritePirateBill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My OME 886/Nitro-charge shock set-up from Toytec came in today. Just waiting for my front bearing sets to be shipped from Bama. Then the install can begin along with the 2 CV boot kits.
    I'm not a big fan of OME's yellow finish on the shocks. Plus every photo I've seen of them on trucks seems to have a major chip/rust issue, so I'm gonna paint them (and maybe even the springs) this week before the install. What color would pair well with the Pyrite Mica? As you can see, the only other accent color on my Tacoma is either black or red.Not going to paint them black. So I'm thinking about red. Could also paint them Pyrite Mica as well since I work in a bodyshop. I just don't want it to look ricey. Main issue is to protect from rust so might as well change the color while I'm at it. What color do y'all think?
     
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  2. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    BKinzey

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    I can't see. No pics.

    If you can match it, I'd do red I think
     
  3. Aug 29, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    PyritePirateBill

    PyritePirateBill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    sorry...photo added now
     
  4. Aug 29, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    JoefromPTC

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    I vote for red also...
     
  5. Aug 29, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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    I would paint the coils red and just so flat black on the shocks. I think red shocks would look bad, but red coils would be cool. I may be biased though as my 885s are painted red.
     
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  6. Aug 29, 2017 at 9:31 PM
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    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.

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