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BBP color keyed Grille mod

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 3dBdown, Oct 31, 2015.

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  1. Apr 24, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    ThXinc

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    This will be mine. I have the same color and need to do this since I want to black out all the chrome
     
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  2. Apr 24, 2016 at 7:52 PM
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    What are the remote LED spots on each side?
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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    Every single one of these painted grilles looks awesome.
     
    cpcoldsmoke, Apr 25, 2016
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  4. Apr 25, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    They're the dually flood lights from Rigid industries
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2016 at 8:30 AM
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    Im getting ready to pick up my new TRD Sport DCSB BBP in a few weeks. This will definitely be my first mod!! You did an incredible job!!
     
    ATCRich, Apr 27, 2016
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  6. Jun 2, 2016 at 2:59 AM
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    This is how I want my grill to look. Do you think I can do it myself? I'm seriously thinking of trying it.
     
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  7. Jun 3, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    Absolutely. I had never spray painted anything prior to doing my grill. I followed OPs guide and used scotchbrite pads, adhesion promoter, and flat black spraypaint. Then I used a flat clearcoat.
     
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  8. Jun 10, 2016 at 11:54 AM
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    I'm going to do it. Not right now, but I'll post my results when I do.
     
    DigginIt, Jun 10, 2016
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  9. Jun 13, 2016 at 8:46 PM
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    My sincere thanks to @3dBdown for starting this thread and documenting his process. After some life delays I finally got around to painting my Sport grill black with MGM trim. I purchased the same products, followed his methods and the results turned out great. I am very pleased.

    Pics or it didn't happen...

    Before:
    IMG_9053_zpsck3rtbc8_5284769262d3bff05e4df58490cc4438cf134678.jpg

    After:
    IMG_9057_zpsfolicow1_9a1d41ae565560f0484c0728534e06447f6ea972.jpg
     
    Rosewood, Jun 13, 2016
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  10. Jun 13, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    Looks solid man. Next Plastidip the badges or tear em off! ;)
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    Looks great. Added your pic to the OP. Also, nice looking truck! Something about the access cab stance makes it the most truck looking of all the configs.
     
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  12. Jun 14, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    Thanks 3dB! I like the look of the access cab too, plus it fits my needs better than the double cab.

    And thanks once again for your detailed write-up. It really removed the unknown fear from the project.
     
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  13. Jun 18, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    I have a MGM Sport. Thinking of using this method, only using the color matched MGM spray paint on the chrome grill. I like the look of the chrome surround so plan on leaving that as is. Already ordered supplies, along with 2 stage clear coat and respirator.

    I tried Plastidip and did not like it and questioned its durability against bugs and such.
     
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  14. Jun 19, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    That should look great. Glad to hear you ordered the respirator. Like the OP said, that 2 part clear coat is powerfully nasty stuff.

    Looking forward to pics of your results!
     
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  15. Jun 22, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    Mannn, all these grills look great!
    I'm tempted to give it a shot myself.
     
    SoCalRandy, Jun 22, 2016
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  16. Jul 3, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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    Sanded, cleaned, adhesion promoter (2 coats). Just finished 3 coats color matched MGM to grill. Masking up like Walter White to do 5 coats clear.20160703_155939.jpg
     
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  17. Jul 3, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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    Nice! Glad you got the mask. That clear coat is the nastiest stuff I've sprayed.

    (I'm biased, but MGM rules.)
     
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  18. Jul 3, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    if any of you guys with a blazing blue painted grill ever want to sell, let me know.
     
    sharrell, Jul 3, 2016
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  19. Jul 3, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    Rosewood

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    Looks great!
     
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  20. Jul 3, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    Finished. I like this method much better than Plasti-Dip. Very happy with how it came out. My grill woes are nevermore.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bbp-color-keyed-grille-mod.398636/page-9

    I sanded the grill taking time to get in all the small openings....then wiped it down with SD alcohol.
    2 coats of adhesion promoter (5 minutes between and 10 minutes drying before adding color)
    3 coats of color matched MGM (5 minutes between coats, 10 minutes drying before adding clear coat)
    5 coats of 2 stage clear coat, wearing a respirator or death was a possibility....5 minutes between coats.

    Very happy with how it came out.

    http://www.automotivetouchup.com/
    Paint, Clear, Adhesion Promoter, Scuff pad

    Respirator
    $31 3M P95 Respirator, Half Face, Disposable, Spray Painting, Pesticides, Construction, 53P71, Large Size
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00079FOK0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    20160703_174737.jpg 20160703_174826.jpg 20160703_174854.jpg 20160703_174913.jpg
     
    Cam308, Jul 3, 2016
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