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Black Powder Coated Aftermarket Tacoma Grille Inserts (Fits All 2016- 2020) Models)

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by greg8765, Jul 17, 2017.

  1. Sep 15, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    greg8765

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    i can ping you when the batch is done, or you can back order one and be guaranteed one from the next batch. whatever you'd prefer
     
  2. Sep 15, 2017 at 1:50 PM
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    I ordered through the website. I just have to find someone to paint the backer plate inferno orange when it comes in.
     
  3. Sep 15, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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  4. Sep 19, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    should have the next batch of grilles in hand on friday. half will be the smooth finish and the other half will be the wrinkle finish. i already have four of them pre-ordered. let me know if you have any questions.
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    Ordering one in the AM...looks perfect! Going w/smooth finish.

    Thanks Greg!!!
     
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  6. Sep 21, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    they're here! hot off the press. get 'em fast. our last batch went in less than 48 hours. i've got 5 smooth and 4 wrinkle

    IMG_9466.jpg
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2017 at 9:11 PM
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    Any idea if this would have any conflict with the mentioned addition of TSS on the upcoming 2018 Tacomas?

    Really like the wrinkle finished one, thanks
     
  8. Sep 21, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    that is a really good question. no clue where those sensors are, whether in the grille or in the bumper. guess i'm going to have to wander down to the dealer as soon as they get some on the lot
     
  9. Sep 21, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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    Thanks, I'll keep watchn. It may not have any effect, but just wondering. ....
     
  10. Sep 22, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    Here is one happy customer. The backplate was color matched using paint from automotivetouchup.com.

    Thanks again, Greg!

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    That looks soooooo good!
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    Great deal I couldn't pass up. I ended up painting the bolts too.

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    Stupid question. I can't tell the difference between wrinkled and non wrinkled. Can someone chime in
     
  14. Sep 25, 2017 at 6:51 AM
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    wrinkled has kind of a textured look to it, smooth does not.

    GrilleFront-Closeup.jpg

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  15. Sep 26, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    would anyone be interested and willing to pre-order a grille if i went from diamonds to octagons? i've had a couple of requests to do this and want to gauge interest.
     
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  16. Sep 27, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    Any renderings of how it might possibly look?? These look amazing btw. I was super interested in purchasing one even before you mentioned you were possibly looking into one with octagons. Let me know if you have any still available!
     
  17. Sep 28, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    no renderings yet. still not sure if it's going to happen. i have a few of the diamond pattern left.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    Another successful install. Michael painted his backplate black. Looks so good!

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  19. Sep 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    How easily does the powder coating scratch off? The picture above sort of shows some scratching on/around the bolts and also on some of the edges of the diamond cutouts. Was that all just from installation??
     
  20. Sep 28, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    those look like fingerprints and maybe some reflection from the sun. i've had mine on for several months and it is not scratched or chipped at all.
     

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