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Wrap my bumper and fender flare or just buy new? Which is cheaper

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Purewhite, Jan 2, 2024.

  1. Jan 2, 2024 at 1:27 AM
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    Purewhite

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    Hello out there
    I have my 2020 Taco sport double cab pure white with matching color fender flares and white bumber in the front and back has white on each corner.
    My question is, is it cheaper to wrap the bumbers and fender flare or buy the new bumper and flares.
    So I wanted the Matte black look.
    Kind of like Off road tacos has
     
  2. Jan 2, 2024 at 1:52 AM
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    Wrap them is cheaper I would think, plus you don't have to worry about breaking the clips. Please don't plastic dip them.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2024 at 2:18 AM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    what
     
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    Have to be careful some wrap doesn’t stick as well to the plastic as others. That’s why some people do plastidip, even though it is something I wouldn’t do.
    This is what I’d do

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    Mallcrawler20

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    Just replace them . Do it right and u will be happy . Cheaper is not always better and u might be disappointed with the results .
     
  6. Jan 2, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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    close to $1k if you buy new OEM fender flares. Hard to get people to trade too
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2024 at 8:04 AM
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    I've done both plasti-dip and now have them wrapped. I do not recommend plasti-dip. It takes a long time (need about 10 coats min), doesn't last well (esp. if any fuel drips on the left rear) and is a pain to completely remove. I'm happy with them wrapped, esp. for my first time wrapping (some tips I posted after wrapping - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...3rd-gen-today.399305/page-13264#post-29028042). I paid around $100 for the wrap/knifeless tape, supplies (not counting labor...I like projects). I believe that would almost buy two fender flares...and then you have the clips to deal with. So if expense is your main factor I'd recommend wrapping.
     
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