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3rd Gen Plastidip thread

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by KornSanDiego, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. Dec 25, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    CortezJB

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    All 4 wheels with 2 cans, could not be happier!

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  2. Dec 25, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    I’m happy!

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  3. Dec 26, 2017 at 1:15 PM
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    good alternative to plastidip in some time consuming spots. Just some inlay stickers. i like how it turned out.

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  4. Dec 30, 2017 at 6:52 PM
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    Well thanks to this thread finally did it. Used 6 .5 cans (I wanted to have last coat more of a fresh mist then end of can spurts) black. And peeling off the excess was fun. It took a lot of time, especially prep. But in the end it cost me 7 cans Plasti Dip, 1 roll of painters tape, free ads from harbor freight, and my time for a total of $47 in product. Overall happy with results and now time to see how it holds up. Did the fender flares and front bumper cover on my Sport edition20171230_170807.jpg 20171230_182224.jpg .
     
  5. Dec 30, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    Looks great man! Let us know how it holds up through washes. I’ve got a black TRD sport. And I’ve always liked the contrast of the OR. Could be something I’d give a shot.

     
  6. Jan 1, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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    Stocklocker

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    Could you post a few more pics of this? Maybe from a distance? Really liking it.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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    derped the badges, fender flares, and grille bezel. I'll get to the rear bumper eventually.. used one can per flare and one can on the badges and grille.
     
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  8. Jan 8, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    Taco Caliente

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    Not wanting to read all 77 pages here, but has anyone plastidiped the grill/bezel on a 2017 TRD OR in place, without removing it?
     
  9. Jan 8, 2018 at 5:12 AM
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    Loudog504

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    I would say no since it's super easy to remove.
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    I didn't remove my grille. I taped it all off, and slid some cardboard in the space between the grille and the radiator.
     
  11. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    Waiting to see a dipped '18 TRDOR grill, even though they're black already.
    Also, has anyone tried derping their sliders? Seems like it'd be an easy touch up if needed.
     
  12. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:09 PM
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    I used rustoleum bed liner rattle can spray on my sliders, it holds up well. As far as plastidip goes its not durable enough to withstand me stepping on my sliders, let alone slide on any type of terrain.... it would just peel off in no time.
     
  13. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:36 PM
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    Kinda feared that about the sliders.
     
  14. Jan 8, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    Take it off. Seriously so easy. I don’t understand these bozos that spend hours taping off and shoving cardboard under the hood.
     
  15. Jan 10, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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  16. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    If could find Quicksand plastidip. That'd be sweet
     
  17. Jan 10, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    I'm sure it's been mentioned or asked before, but what is the best match for MGM? I'd like to use it on the chrome portions of the rear bumper. Thanks
     
  18. Jan 11, 2018 at 5:53 AM
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  19. Jan 11, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    Lucky you! Here in canada 1 can of plastidip is 25$ CAN (approx. $20 US) :O
     
  20. Jan 11, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    The camo tan looks great.

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