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Black glossy or black matte for the BHLM?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bra, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:24 PM
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    HEllo guys,
    For the ones who did the BHLM mod on their tacos, did you took a black matte or a black glossy? I hesite between the both but I guess the matte will give a better result?
     
  2. Mar 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM
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    I think mine was gloss. I used krylon fusion and I don't remember having a choice
     
  3. Mar 10, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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    Oh they only have the gloss model?
     
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    Matte black
     
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    And just so you don't think I'm talking out of my ass here is the finished result with matte black.

    I'm not going to do the new truck though. There isn't enough "surround" to warrant a BHLM on the later models.


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    krylon fusion semi gloss came out great for me.

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    Looks great, whats the emblem you have in the grill?
     
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    thanks man. its an emblem from a landcruiser. Toyota part # 75311-90K00
     
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    Krylon Fusion Semi Gloss worked great.
     
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    I bought and used the Krylon flat black, there were only 3 left in store. So I took one for my beast ;). Thanks guys for the help, as usual...
    Will post some pics when I'll finish my BHLM.
     

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