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Painted Grill!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tjgraner09, Apr 5, 2009.

  1. Apr 7, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    jonny

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    looks wayyyyyyy better blacked out man. two thumbs up.
    not too fond of the blue emblem but to each his own.
    black the emblem for gods sake!:D
    haha
     
  2. Apr 7, 2009 at 2:59 PM
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    higherlux

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    looks great but i think i woulda left the toyota symbol chrome
     
  3. Apr 7, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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    well i like the blue emblem :D

    idk i might paint it white found some white paint today
     
  4. Apr 7, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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    what grit paper did u use on bumper and grill chrome? also, did u paint the plastic lower valance too? Looks awsome btw, i'm doin it too, just worried about chipping on the chrome like my mirrors did!
     
  5. Apr 7, 2009 at 8:01 PM
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    i used fine grit and just make sure you use a good bit of adhesive promoter and yes i painted the lower valance also and thanks i think it looks awesome too
     
  6. Apr 7, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    what all did u do to prepair the plastic part of the bumper??? i want to do mine also
     
  7. Apr 8, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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    i taped it off, sanded it really good, then sprayed adhesive promoter 3 or 4 coats then primer then just painted it
     
  8. Apr 8, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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    Im not a big fan of it.
     

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