1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

3RD GEN MGM PAINT FIX WITH DUPLICOLOR RATTLE CANS...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by odinsbro15, Jul 27, 2018.

  1. Jul 27, 2018 at 9:52 AM
    #1
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    Well i fucked up... hit a low pole in a parking lot and my paint chipped big time! i am attempting to sand paint and clear coat with dupli color products. i will pos pictures as this progress. at the end i will update and list everything i did and got with times and pricing. hope it works! fyi i was quoted $500 to fix the bumper (just paint).
     
  2. Jul 27, 2018 at 9:53 AM
    #2
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    forgot to take a pic of the original damage.... here it is taped with the first coat of primer after sanding...

    IMG_3662.jpg
     
  3. Jul 27, 2018 at 9:55 AM
    #3
    NormanPerez

    NormanPerez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Member:
    #243044
    Messages:
    264
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Norman
    Rolling Hills Estates
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Off-Road
    stock a fawk!
    TRD Lord smite thee for this insolence!!!
     
    odinsbro15[OP] likes this.
  4. Jul 27, 2018 at 10:02 AM
    #4
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    if it doesnt come out all that nice i will more than likely speed up the process in which i get my CBI T3 bumper. =)
     
  5. Jul 27, 2018 at 10:05 AM
    #5
    rdjr17

    rdjr17 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 15, 2017
    Member:
    #216341
    Messages:
    450
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Nepa
    Vehicle:
    2019 voodoo blue Trd pro
    Shake the living hell out of the can and do light coats , I painted the front top of my tundra bumper after it got chipped up good came out good
     
    odinsbro15[OP] likes this.
  6. Jul 27, 2018 at 10:06 AM
    #6
    NormanPerez

    NormanPerez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Member:
    #243044
    Messages:
    264
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Norman
    Rolling Hills Estates
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Off-Road
    stock a fawk!
    I’m sure you can sell this bumper as is too. It’s still solid. I’m sure someone could make use of it. I personally like the T3 and the Honeybadger by ADD
     
  7. Jul 27, 2018 at 10:37 AM
    #7
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    CRAP... forgot to take a picture of primer #2 and #3... well i sanded with 800g and cleaned with denatured alcohol. heres coat #1 of color...

    IMG_3663.jpg
     
  8. Jul 27, 2018 at 11:04 AM
    #8
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    coat#3 of paint!!!

    IMG_3665.jpg
     
    HandsomeTom likes this.
  9. Jul 27, 2018 at 12:56 PM
    #9
    eldedo

    eldedo voted most likely eaten by a bear

    Joined:
    Dec 14, 2015
    Member:
    #172201
    Messages:
    1,820
    Gender:
    Male
    Mojave Desert
    Vehicle:
    '16 DCSBOR 4X4
    2888/5100/Dakars 285's/Camburgs
    looks good I can't even see the repair.
     
  10. Jul 27, 2018 at 12:58 PM
    #10
    BamaTaco56

    BamaTaco56 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2017
    Member:
    #214383
    Messages:
    10,306
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trey
    makes me want to do my grill surround in MGM
     
  11. Jul 27, 2018 at 12:59 PM
    #11
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    materials are inexpensive! all in all i spent $50 on this job.
     
  12. Jul 27, 2018 at 1:01 PM
    #12
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    here it is!!! came out a solid 8. you cant tell until you're 6inches away and looking for it in perfect lighting to find scratches.

    IMG_3666.jpg
    IMG_3667.jpg
     
    20tacoma17 likes this.
  13. Jul 27, 2018 at 1:02 PM
    #13
    BamaTaco56

    BamaTaco56 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2017
    Member:
    #214383
    Messages:
    10,306
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Trey
    Looks great! Job well done
     
  14. Jul 27, 2018 at 1:04 PM
    #14
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    thank you! btw which grille do you have? ive thought about color matching mine but with all the other mate black accents i feel it fits the way it is.

    IMG_2499.jpg
    IMG_1854.jpg
    IMG_3035.jpg
     
  15. Jul 27, 2018 at 3:03 PM
    #15
    NormanPerez

    NormanPerez Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2018
    Member:
    #243044
    Messages:
    264
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Norman
    Rolling Hills Estates
    Vehicle:
    2018 TRD Off-Road
    stock a fawk!
    Nicely done!!
     
  16. Oct 10, 2018 at 7:31 AM
    #16
    That_Guy_Gray

    That_Guy_Gray Active Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2017
    Member:
    #217905
    Messages:
    33
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Grayson
    Vehicle:
    2016 MGM Tacoma TRD Off-Road M/T
    Looks good! What materials did you need to do this? Primer, sand paper, clear coat, etc.
     
  17. Oct 15, 2018 at 10:45 AM
    #17
    odinsbro15

    odinsbro15 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2015
    Member:
    #170120
    Messages:
    1,289
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Eric
    LOS ANGELES CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Gray Tacoma trd offroad DCSB
    ROUGH COUNTRY FRONT 2 INCH LEVEL KIT, TINT, DIPPED RIMS, DITCH LIGHTS, CUSTOMER REAR FACING LIGHT, INTERIOR MATS
    I used 600-1000grit sand paper, dupli-color primer and paint, and finished with clear coat!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top