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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. Jul 3, 2016 at 6:11 PM
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    SoCalRandy

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    Really anxious to see your results!
    Please make sure to post plenty of pics.
    I have the MGM and I haven't found an aftermarket grill that I'm in love with yet.

    ETA: I'm sitting on the beach with a terrible internet signal, just noticed that you have already added pics. Doesn't look too shabby.
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    Not too shabby....say what. You have me confused with that ghetto ass Plastidip :)

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    Cam308, Jul 3, 2016
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  3. Oct 18, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Yesss! Just now finding this thread.
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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  5. Oct 18, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    Not a bad look
     
    hksjza70, Oct 18, 2016
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  6. Nov 22, 2016 at 3:35 PM
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    IMG_5996.jpg I just switch out the stock grill and put in the TRD pro instead of painting.
     
    SteveS197, Nov 22, 2016
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  7. Dec 2, 2016 at 4:07 AM
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    PIA 350 yellow LED diving lights, blacked out all emblems, custom color matched grill, hood deflector, bed liner, LED's all around, front bull bar
    Just did mine yesterday. Followed the instructions, took about 3 hours. Most of that time was spent walking my dog around the block in-between coats so they'd dry. Pretty happy with the final result.

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    scubamike, Dec 2, 2016
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  8. Dec 2, 2016 at 4:34 AM
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    Before I saw this thread I did mine the same way as you. I just used spray paint from autozone that was color matched and a clear coat on top, went on fine and was cheap.

    But I kind of like the ones who color matched the two center lines.
     
    Frogsauce, Dec 2, 2016
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  9. Dec 2, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    It's been a year since I did that. Decided to go all black except the emblem. In my case it's color matched to my truck.:thumbsup:
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  10. Apr 2, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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    Looks great to me
     
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  11. Apr 2, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    A quick question, can't one plastidip then paint over that? I'm a newbie at this stuff, but on my 3rd Taco
     
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  12. Apr 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    I have had all three of my Tacos debadged including the TRD makes for a cleaner slicker look
     
    RabidRotty, Apr 2, 2017
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  13. Apr 3, 2017 at 3:51 AM
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    You can, but the paint is only as durable as it would be on any flexible rubbery surface. Other than glossing up the black of the P-dip, I can't imaging why you would want to, but surely people have done it with some level of success.

    FYI, mine is still as nice as the day it was painted.
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2017 at 3:52 AM
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    Sweetness!
     
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  15. Apr 30, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    TRD PRO Grille with BBP Decal, Snugtop Rebel Shell, Flowmaster 40 Muffler, Black Exhaust Tip, Plasti-Dipped Badges, Plasti-Dipped Wheels
    Just did mine last weekend. Came out okay. Few marke on the last coat of clearcoat, but had no more patients to sand and do another. Hopefully it holds up.
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    BaconLord47, Apr 30, 2017
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  16. May 9, 2017 at 8:03 AM
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    Body shop charged me $127.00 prep paint and reinstall MGM

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  17. May 16, 2017 at 7:23 PM
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    Looking to do this to my grill, how is the paint holding up? Any problems with chipping etc? Thanks in advance!
     
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  18. May 17, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    Nope none here. I put several coats of flat black on and then several coats of flat clearcoat. If you want it to last I'd recommend paint over plastidip.
     
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  19. May 17, 2017 at 10:36 AM
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    Are you suggesting plastidip first in place of sanding it, prior to painting?
     
    SGregg7, May 17, 2017
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  20. May 17, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    TRD PRO Grille with BBP Decal, Snugtop Rebel Shell, Flowmaster 40 Muffler, Black Exhaust Tip, Plasti-Dipped Badges, Plasti-Dipped Wheels
    No chipping so far but a few parts where clear coat didn't dry right. Can't tell unless you are super up close. Ultimately would have preferred a trd pro grill or alternative but this saved me 300+
     
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