Paint question

I just bought a 2017 Sport, and the lower front bumper looks like this:

I like the black painted version lip, like this:

What is the preferred method for painting this? Or is replacing it with a black one going to look better? Mine does have the black front splitter under the bumper, so i'd want it to match, or remove the splitter. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

I am a painter so i am bias when it comes to topcoats. Lots of people will steer you towards Plasti Dip but if I was to do it I would paint it with a single stage Satin Black Urethane topcoat. I would also remove the air dam but it's your truck so do what works best for you.$.02

 

Probably cheaper to buy the piece in black plastic from the dealership.

https://parts.germaintoyotaofnaples.com/p/Toyota_2017_Tacoma/Bumper-Trim/64404827/5391104901.html

$141 here...

 

Just get an aftermarket bumper...

Lol jk (not really). I would just buy the oem part. Less hassle with plasti-dip potentially coming off and having to repaint it so often especially with The position of the bumper.

 

That area is somewhat discreet when close to the truck, but could take some fair abuse from debris and bugs off and on road.

Consider doing that area with black bedliner. If you are mostly highway use, the airdam reportedly does help mpg. Consider finishing it the same. And the pinchweld along the bottom of the cab too.

 

I have one that I removed from my 2016 TRD OR. Youre welcome to have it for free if you wanna cover shipping.

This was it before I removed it


I now have the SOS Concepts streamline hidden winch bumper

 

That would be awesome!! Thanks so much!!

 

Yes sir, glad to help out. I've had things given to me by nice people on this site, figured I could pass on the savings

Just sent you a PM

 

Haha thanks guys