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2016 in Magnetic Gray Metallic

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MichaelB, Jan 11, 2015.

  1. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:26 PM
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    MichaelB

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    So here is some pictures I photoshopped (not perfect I know) of what the new 2016 tacoma might look like in magnetic gray metallic color

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  2. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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    Rocky5000100

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    Gosh that looks good. Much better than the blue. You did a pretty good job with those !
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    Thanks! I had been wanting to see what it would look like and decided to do some experimenting :D
     
  4. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    I agree it looks better than that blue.
     
  5. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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    Hopefully they have the sport edition with everything color matched. I hate chrome
     
  6. Jan 11, 2015 at 12:51 PM
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    Everything looks better in MGM!;)LOL
     
  7. Jan 11, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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    Since you have done the masking, would you be up to do it in black?
     
  8. Jan 11, 2015 at 1:07 PM
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    Rattletrap66

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    Looks better than the blue but it is still ugly. Just not as ugly.
     
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    Here's an attempt of it in black, it's not the greatest.

    newblacktaco2.jpg
     
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    Thanks! It's not bad; black is hard.

    Both black and MG help hide some of the busy details. There are still too many different plastic textures in that front end though. I count:

    1. Plastic grill surround
    2. Chrome grill surround
    3. Grill inserts, in varying textures, with badge holder
    4. Corner bits
    5. Lower air intake (mostly designed to block air)
    6. Corrugated chin thing
    7. Air dam
    8. Dummy headlight vents

    That's about twice as many as there should be.
     
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    It seems very Dodge Dakota-ish
     
  12. Jan 11, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    Yes and Mitsubishi Triton
     
  13. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:15 PM
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    I like that black too.
     
  14. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    I agree :thumbsup:
     
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    Is that a moon roof?
     
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    Yes that is a moon roof for the billionth time.... Also seeing the new design in mgm makes me want one now lol.
     
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    Let's see it in white or pyrite mica.
     
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    Yeah do white!! haha. Great job on these man!
     
  19. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    Try to black out the grille.
     
  20. Jan 11, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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