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Trade me a 2012 black grille for a chrome grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Boulder Taco, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Apr 23, 2012 at 10:18 PM
    #21
    TimR

    TimR Well-Known Member

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    Tim
    Vancouver, BC
    Vehicle:
    09 TRD Off Road Access Cab Black Sand Pearl
    Painted wheels black, 5100's, duratrac's, plasti dip fun, leer canopy, removed rear headrests, disabled seat belt alarm Satellite radio
    I didn't take the bumper off, I just taped plastic over the tailgate and rear quarter panels. I did remove the black plastic step on the rear bumper, license plate, license plate light, and tow hookup thingy. The prep took only half an hour, and then I did a few coats!

    I did the wheels following the instructions of a write up from this site. I did them a year and a half ago, so the write up is at least that old if you want to search for it. Just make sure you mark where the wheel weights were when you take them off! Also make sure you put a ton of effort into the prep (sanding, wet sanding every spot that will receive paint, a couple coats of primer, and a few coats of rustoleum hammer finish black.

    good luck, and prepare to spend a full day doing this! post pics when you are done!
     

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