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2018 OR Grill No More Chrome

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Ohh Schmitt, Jun 6, 2018.

  1. Oct 14, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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    SmokeyTacoAZ

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    Looks good and I considered going this route because honestly the OR grille ain't that bad. Depending on how it catches the light I think it can look pretty nice even with the chrome, other times it's just ok but ok enough with my cement paint. The TRD pro grille is getting a little overused and does look kinda cheap in its own way.

    I'll switch to the black bezel if I ever have to switch out the OEM headlights, otherwise that chrome remaining in there would just drive me nuts.
     
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  2. Oct 14, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    black_angus1

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    What headlights are those?
     
  3. Oct 14, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Mickeyno77

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    Factory headlight, just medium tint
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    Redline870

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    you’re supposed to, it may still work but it’s not correct if it hasn’t been calibrated. The dealer has special equipment specifically for calibration.
     
  5. Oct 23, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    Dryfly24

    Dryfly24 He’s a leprechaun. He tells me to burn things.

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    Did the dealer tell you that? Mine works perfectly.
     
  6. Nov 9, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    CorBillionaire

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    Haven't seen seen many red ones with the blacked out grille. Just did this today. What does everyone think? Personally I think it looks friggin' sick!!!


     
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  7. Nov 9, 2019 at 1:01 PM
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    Much better :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2019 at 8:42 AM
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    I’m really like congrat
     
  9. Nov 10, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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  10. Nov 29, 2020 at 5:46 PM
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    Redline870

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    If anyone wants this part, they can have mine for $50. Ran for about 1 year. Local pickup only because the box is thin and I don’t trust a shipping service not to break it. Upstate/Central NY area
     
  11. Jan 11, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    Gabefriedman

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    How much did the paint matched bezel end up costing you? Considering this for my Super White TRD Offroad. Thanks!
     
  12. Apr 23, 2021 at 9:08 PM
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    JWestie

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    I finally swapped out my OR grille for an SR grille/bezel that I picked up almost a year ago on eBay. I sanded the chrome bezel with 320 grit sand paper, cleaned it with mild detergent/water followed by rubbing alcohol and then applied three coats of SEM Trim Black Ultra. The satin finish looks about right and the truck's visage definitely looks different. We will see how durable it is.

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  13. Apr 24, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    cburnscrx

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    None yet - It’s my father in laws truck
    The irony. I just swapped out the SR grill for the same one you had yesterday.

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