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Black Billet Grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by chrisbmx914, Jan 22, 2012.

  1. Jan 22, 2012 at 5:06 PM
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    chrisbmx914

    chrisbmx914 [OP] Xx2006 TACOMAxX

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    Has anyone ever seen a painted black billet grille? I was thinking about doing this but have never seen one black before so I don't know how it would look. If you have any pics please post them.
     
  2. Jan 22, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    Nightstr

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    BLHM BLWM 3" TOUGH COUNTRY LIFT TRD SEAT COVERS THULE RACK M/T KM2 265/65/16
    ^I plasti diped mine and it's holding good. Thinking about going back to satoshi though...
     
  3. Jan 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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    chrisbmx914

    chrisbmx914 [OP] Xx2006 TACOMAxX

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    do you have a pic up close of it?
     
  4. Jan 22, 2012 at 5:18 PM
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    Nightstr

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    BLHM BLWM 3" TOUGH COUNTRY LIFT TRD SEAT COVERS THULE RACK M/T KM2 265/65/16
    This is the best pic I have at the moment


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  5. Jan 22, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    chrisbmx914

    chrisbmx914 [OP] Xx2006 TACOMAxX

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    alright thanks
     
  6. Jan 22, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    Like this?

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  7. Jan 22, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    chrisbmx914

    chrisbmx914 [OP] Xx2006 TACOMAxX

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    Yes what did you use to get it black? plasti dip?
     
  8. Jan 22, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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    Just rattle canned it with rustoleum. Plastidip might hold up better. The paint started to chip a little. I was going to have it powder coated but did a Satoshi instead.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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    Rocketball

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    Pioneer head unit, PAC steering wheel control modual, Hard wired Sirius radio, Hard wired radar detector, Hella Supertone horns, Blacked out badges, Smoked Tails, BHLM (color matched Speedway Blue), T-Rex Eyelids, Black Powder Coated Billet Grill, Color Matched Engine Cover, Lund in channel vent visors, FJ Cruiser wheels, Leer 100XQ shell, OEM bed mat, Piezo beeper for locking doors, Tinted front side windows, Black Westin bull bar, Aires tube steps, Mini Maglite Mod, D-Cell Maglite Mod, Weathertech Digifit Floor Mats
    I have a black billet grill, but no pics. I bought it as polished aluminum and I had it powder coated. That should be more durable than a rattle can. Been in place for 11 months and no chips or fading yet.

    A friend of mine owns a business and has their own powder coating line, so he did it me as a favor. :)
     

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