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Backing for Grille

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Kimokamae, Nov 3, 2016.

  1. Nov 3, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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    Kimokamae

    Kimokamae [OP] New Member

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    T-REX Laser Horizontal Black Billet Main Grille
    I just installed a T-REX Horizontal Billet Grille and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on a backing I can put behind it? I feel like it has too much of a see through affect and dont want the radiater to show too much and be unprotected. Thank you for any suggestions or comments.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2016 at 5:40 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    2016 Inferno (Punkin) TRD 4X4 Sport DCLB w/upgrade & tech pkg..!!
    Toyota running boards/Solid Fold 2.0/custom stickers/Anti-Dark LED light under hood/Derped grill/Scoop, etc.
    How about taking a piece of "carpenter's Cloth".... it's a 1/4" X 1/4" Galvanized mesh you get at the Hdwre store... cut a piece and zip tie it in there... Before you put in for final install spray paint it black.... You now have 1/4" holes to keep rocks/birds/etc out of the rad and have reduced the visual impact of the rad(s)....

    It works..!!
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    splitbolt

    splitbolt Voodoo Witch Doctor

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    2nd Gen Satoshi guys just paint it black.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2016 at 6:20 PM
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    Kimokamae

    Kimokamae [OP] New Member

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    T-REX Laser Horizontal Black Billet Main Grille
    Thank you for your replies! I will try out that "Carpenter's Cloth". Sounds like a great easy fix and see how it works out. Any suggestion on spray paint that'll hold up? I drive from Long Beach to Las Vegas alot, at least once a month.
     

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