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Aftermarket TRD grille fade

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 5150 Taco, Feb 24, 2023.

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Feb 24, 2023 at 9:50 AM

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In the process of doing the Kicker Speaker Upgrade. TRD PRO grille.

I bought an aftermarket TRD Pro grille from one of the vendors on here a couple of years ago. I noticed it is looking a little "splotchy". Like it has some uneven fading. Thinking of getting an OEM grille, but wanted to post on here first to see if there is a fix for my current one. Any advice?

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Feb 24, 2023 at 9:51 AM

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Are you sure the splotch isn't soap or hard water staining?

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Bilsteins 5100s on the top setting, 4runner Gray TRD Pro Sema wheels, 285/70/17 Toyo AT3s, Sumo Bump stops, TRD exhaust, ECGS Clamshell bushing, 1/4 shim for the lean and one inch rear block, OEM Pro grill and garnish OEM TRD Skid plate, TRD CAI, Demon Brackets, Rigid Industries Pro fog lights, OEM Trail Rails sidebars, Diode Dynamics LED SL1 high and low beam lights, OEM Roof racks, Clazzio leather heated seats, Remote Start, TRD Pro shift knob, tinted windows, Rockford Fosgate 4 channel amp for the headunit and sub and amp combo, OEM Puddle lights, OEM tailgate lock, OEM bed mat, LED interior lights, OEM blackout kit for letters, JLT catch can, upgraded 27F toyota True Start battery, Vleds led tail light kit with Pro tail lights, OEM Rave4 side mirrors with convex spotters,just to name a few mods.

Paint it in a semi gloss black like the factory one. I painted a friends knock off grill with some semi gloss black and two coats of clear wet sanded between coats. Looks as good as my OEM Pro grill.

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BigEasy and 22 Sport like this.

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