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Color match or black?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sutherbb36, Feb 5, 2024.

  1. Feb 5, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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    Sutherbb36

    Sutherbb36 [OP] Active Member

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    Scored a great deal on a topper. Should I color match it or paint it black? I assume black will be cheaper

    https://imgur.com/a/FAgSqRF
     
  2. Feb 5, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    I’d leave as is but that’s just me.
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2024 at 11:38 AM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    i would colormatch..but honestly, it would (probably) take me a year to pull the trigger.
     
  4. Feb 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM
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    lynlan1819

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    Color match.
     
  5. Feb 5, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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    Sutherbb36

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    Liking the white and blue?
     
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    Sutherbb36

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    Bc white isn't too bad or $$?
     
  7. Feb 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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    clenkeit

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    Color match. Price shouldn't be significantly different if it's different at all.
     
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  9. Feb 5, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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    aficianado

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    back to bone stock.
    Lazy. And the white isn’t awful.
    But color matched would be best.
     
  10. Feb 5, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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    SH10151

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    4xdog

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    Agreed!
     
  12. Feb 5, 2024 at 4:07 PM
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    SmartyMcFly

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    Color match if painting
     
  13. Feb 5, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Get some powder coated white wheels
     
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  14. Feb 5, 2024 at 7:08 PM
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    Little Lion

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    yeah just leave it mate! it looks good unmatched, makes truck look like truck and not SUV
     
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  15. Feb 5, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    white looks good, is universal, and historically used by Toyota on off road vehicles for heat rejection such as on the roof.

    I would not throw away money painting it, let alone an ugly hot color like black

    paint is expensive. Toppers are temporary.
    A $1200 topper cheaper than something better is no longer that when money is spent painting it.

    that money would be better served being put into step bar removal and sliders to start.
     
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  16. Feb 6, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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    I just powder coated the rims bronze :(
     
  17. Feb 7, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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    Pappa Weasel

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    Monster Liner it, Cheaper than paint, you can do it yourself, and have a choice of colors! Also gives a durable finish. With additional effort you can color match, see website.
    IMG_0002.jpg
     
  18. Feb 7, 2024 at 5:34 AM
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    iwashmycar

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    More reason to color match the cap.
     
  19. Feb 7, 2024 at 5:55 AM
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    Peter603Taco

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    If you want it color matched I would keep an eye out on marketplace or wherever for a color matched one, buy it, swap them and sell the white one for profit. Thats what I did with my black one, worth the 6 months unmatched. Can sometimes even mix/match windows or hardware to get the best of both before selling
     
  20. Feb 7, 2024 at 6:49 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    If you wanted to cut a big hole and install a sliding canvas roof, I’d be good with that.
     

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