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2018 OR Grill No More Chrome

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

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  1. Dec 18, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Threw mine on today. Easy day. Except those damn hairline cracks in the chrome tabs on the uninstall
     
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  2. Dec 18, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    I ended up wrapping my chrome grille with 3m carbon vinyl.
     
    Kahuna, Dec 18, 2018
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  3. Dec 18, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    Where did you get the vinyl wrap?
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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    Looks good,
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2018 at 11:41 PM
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    We had the exact same experience. Should have just taken my time a bit more.
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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    Your truck looks great with that black surround, wheels, and steps!
     
    JagoTaco, Dec 19, 2018
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  7. Dec 19, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    Amazon.... 3m 1080 carbon
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    All the things!
    Jimmy? Is that you? I feel like I'd recognize that color anywhere.
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    I put a faux Pro grill on within the first 2 weeks of getting my 2018. (never had any TSS radar issues and no re-calibrating necessary) Now 3 months later I'm seriously considering putting my stock grill back on after blacking out the bezel!
     
    cowsquatch67, Dec 19, 2018
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  10. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:24 PM
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    No jimmy here....sorry
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    No mo Chrome fo me....took care of the chrome grille bezel...painted the rear bumper end caps....painted the wheels....next up...blacking out the headlights. Not to shabby for less than 4 weeks old.
     
    Kahuna, Dec 19, 2018
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  12. Dec 20, 2018 at 3:38 AM
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    Clean ride! :thumbsup: It’s all tied in together with the black fender flares, black wheels, and black bumper caps. Even the Black tonneau cover plays a part. Seriously debating between black bumper caps or color matched for my Quicksand.
     
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  13. Dec 20, 2018 at 3:57 AM
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    I’m selling a OR grille for cheap if your interested anyone. Local pickup in CA. Check my posting out for more info in market place. Saw maybe 200 miles on my truck
     
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  14. Dec 20, 2018 at 4:33 AM
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    Forgot to add a pic earlier.
    Easy install. The uninstall, or rather the removal of the bezel itsef from the grille and surround, led to small hairline cracks on literally every tab. I took my time and used fingers to pry instead of any tools for improved feel but still.
    Spent $100 from dealer on new bezel.
    Super happy with it.

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    CampTruck, Dec 20, 2018
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    Put mine on today......so easy a moron like me did it in 20 minutes. Personally, I like this combination better than the TRD pro grill!
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Agreed. Haha. How many clips did you break and/or hairline?
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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    This is #1 on my list of mods. Will do the other badges at the same time and figure it would only take a little longer to paint and save a bunch of money with little downside. If I screw it up, just buy the sr bezel.

    What would be the best paint to use? Sand and prime first you think?

    Not into plasti dip but will probably try that on the tacoma emblems.
     
    sledheadtaco, Dec 22, 2018
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  18. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Yeah if the SR bezel costs almost $80? Dollars it’s worth a try painting it first for sure. Prob either rough up the chrome or sand through it and hit it with some decent enamel or something.
     
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  19. Dec 22, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    Exactly my thoughts. I'll try to sand the chrome off. I'm also in Canada so 80 usd becomes 160 cad quickly
     
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