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Black front bumper valence

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacowin1013, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Mar 19, 2021 at 1:45 PM
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    Orrrrrr someone talk me into a new front bumper... Haha
     
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    Definitely keep your eye out in the for sale section, folks getting rid of bumpers all the time.

    I changed mine out from colour match to black cause I prefer the look, went OEM for quality but the OEM fitment wasn't perfect. All the plastics on the front fit together pretty poorly if you ask me. Only reason I say all that is if you get that one and it fits like shit, just know that is normal haha
     
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    I could talk you out of one?

    Derp matches the black trim pretty well. You could put a couple coats over the whole thing?
     
  5. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    That's a good call! I'll probably just leave it, eventually sand that part down a bit and just plastidip it as you suggested. Really not worth the 70 to 130 bucks they want for it. I'm sure I'll have another oh shit moment in the next few years again.
     
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    :hattip:

    I pulled mine loose turning around on a trail. The clips were not holding tight, so I put a couple screws in at the bottom corners. Tighter than ever. I do need to buff out some scratches on the bottom of the main bumper.

    I don't mind plastic bumpers, but it seems that they could have done a bit better?
     
  7. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:17 PM
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    I'm ok with black plastic.. I'm sure it'll fade over time but if hides scuffs and scratches well. If it was a color matched valence I'd be a little more upset with myself cause I'm sure you would def be able to see the scuff
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM
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    Oh yeah. Same here. My chin is still good, it is just passenger corner that my polisher will take care of if I get around to it.

    I have thought about doing the chin and flares to break it up and cover some scratches.
     

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