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Front valence color match question???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by teneighty, Apr 21, 2013.

  1. Apr 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty [OP] I'd rather be skiing...

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    Anybody color match to the lower valence on their new 12', 13'??
    I would like to match my badges to the gray-ish color of the original valence color. Thought this might be easier and cheaper than trial and error.

    I should specify: I'm looking to keep the original color of the valence. I want to match my badges to the valence.
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2013
  2. Apr 21, 2013 at 11:57 PM
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    Onetime27

    Onetime27 Well-Known Member

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    I plasti-dipped mine black for a cleaner look. I will tell you the valance is very difficult to remove.
    There are about 6 clips on the bottom of the bumper, 2 on each side behind the bumper, and I think 4 behind the grill holding the valance on.
    Once you get those off you are not finished. There are also 2-3 clips holding that sucker in between the bumper and the support behind it.
    That's when I gave up, plastic and taped around it and started spraying.

    Let me know if you get it off/paint I'd like to see color matched!
     
  3. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:46 PM
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    teneighty

    teneighty [OP] I'd rather be skiing...

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    I edited my post... I want to keep the grayish color of the valence. I want to match my badges to that color and was wondering what paint or plasti-dip was the closest in color.

    I see your confusion, haha my bad
     
  4. Apr 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM
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    Onetime27

    Onetime27 Well-Known Member

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    Oh! Haha I gotcha.
    Can't help ya there :D
    Good idea and good luck though!!
     
  5. Apr 29, 2013 at 10:06 AM
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    teneighty

    teneighty [OP] I'd rather be skiing...

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    Bump

    Still wondering...
     

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