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Painting chrome bumper caps?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rosshoss, Oct 30, 2019.

  1. Oct 30, 2019 at 8:58 PM
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    Rosshoss

    Rosshoss [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Any tips on painting these? I don't really want to buy the bumpershellz.
     
  2. Oct 30, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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    Malvolio

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    Welcome to TW. Using a good search engine with keyword and the forum name can direct you to useful threads from the past that have many of the answers you need. Here’s one to get you started.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/painting-rear-bumper-caps.557165/
     
  3. Oct 30, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Rosshoss

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  4. Oct 30, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    Painted mine. Took my time. Tons of prep, a year and a half later, the pressure washer is starting to peel em. Get the bumpershelz or the SR's
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    TacORyan4x4

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    I plasti-dipped mine. Still holding up fine after a year.
     
  6. Oct 31, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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    Millhouse516

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    Plasti-dipped mine too. Took them off and degreased them and put about 8 coats on. Looks great nice black mat finish seems super durable as well.


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  7. Oct 31, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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    Nomad26

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    I was going to paint or plastidip mine but in the end I went with the bumpershellz. Plastidip would have worked well too, but I went this route instead. Definitely more expensive though. If I had more time, I would probably dip them.

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