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3rd gen lower bumper cut?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Vyprdad, Aug 21, 2019.

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Aug 21, 2019 at 9:23 PM

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Here is someone else who did it. Before and after shots

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Maybe follow the line like the original picture and follow it across the front valence

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Aug 21, 2019 at 9:26 PM

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Using this on the cut edge

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Looks pretty clean.
I just don’t know how steady my hand will be cutting

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Looks pretty clean.
I just don’t know how steady my hand will be cutting
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Tape a flexible ruler on the line. Even if just a mm off the molding will cover slight mistakes

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Aug 21, 2019 at 9:33 PM

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*cuts off entire fender

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*cuts off entire fender

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Amen LOL

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hmm, actually looks pretty good!

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Doing this

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Here is the link for the trim molding after you cut

Cowles T5602 Edge Trim, 18 Feet, Black

$16 Cowles Custom - Superior 18feet Black U-Channel Edge Guard Trim, Rubber Bumper Protector Accessory, Door Guard for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, ATVs, Boats

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EA0LJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q2HxDbZAAM3DH

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J_Anthony_ said: ↑

Alright.
F@&K it.

I’ll try it. Worst case scenario if I hate it.

New bumper.
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I support this. Also, pics please.

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I like it. 3rd gen bumper is kind of bulky IMO.

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I trimmed mine up and like how it turned out

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I trimmed mine up and like how it turned out

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Trim? You went in there for serious surgery

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J_Anthony_ said: ↑

Looks pretty clean.
I just don’t know how steady my hand will be cutting
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You can follow up the cut with some 80 grit sand paper on a hard sanding block to straighten a shaky cut on the plastic. Follow that with 220 to finish smooth it out and you should be good. I use that method when I trim fender flares with aggressive CMCs and it gives a factory looking edge that’s really straight. A soft sanding block or sponge will wrap around the cut and you’ll inevitably sand some paint and make it look like garbage.

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I trimmed mine up and like how it turned out

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Take the grill off while your at it

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Interesting.... just like what you talked about doing to yours
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Do it.

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I actually really like this.

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Cowles Custom - Superior 18feet Black U-Channel Edge Guard Trim, Rubber Bumper Protector Accessory, Door Guard for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, ATVs, Boats