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Anyone paint match 2018 grill bezel?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thegenerik1, Sep 23, 2018.

  1. Sep 23, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    Thegenerik1

    Thegenerik1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I plasti dipped my bezel black today until I get around to ordering a SR one in black. Looking at my before and after pictures got me thinking. Has anyone paint matched it? By making it black it basically makes the grill look larger. If I took my stock one to be paint matched white then the chrome is gone and the grill wouldn’t look bigger.

    Anyone done this yet? Might have to try it out myself if not.

    Pictures of chrome and dipped to see the appearance of the bigger grill after dipping it.

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    Stocklocker

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    I think it would look really good, especially on a white truck.
     
  3. Sep 23, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    Following. I myself have been thinking about doing this.
     
  4. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    Still haven’t decided, seeing how I like the black bezel for a while longer.
     
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    I contacted a local dealer and they are asking $90 for the black sr trim piece. Kinda pricey for w piece of plastic.
     
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    Go online and it’s aroubd $70. Still pricey but if it makes the truck look better to you then it’s well worth it.
     
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    rblalliance

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    Looks good!! I like the bezel in black. Thinking of doing the same thing to mine, but planning on buying the black SR bezel.
     

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