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Blacking out the keyhole?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gamerunner, Jun 27, 2019.

  1. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    gamerunner

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    In the process of slowly removing all chrome/silver from the truck and one thing that stands out to me in driver side shot pics is the keyhole!? Just wondering if anybody has ever blacked theirs out some how?
     
  2. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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    RC84

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    Sounds like a terrible idea...over time...it will look like shit.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    ResearchMonkee

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  4. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    TacoMitch93

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    Just colour it in with sharpie, it'll be super easy to touch up ;)
     
  5. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Fatmonk8

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    I agree the chrome looks like shit and I am blacking out all the chrome on my truck also, but the key hole might be a step to far in my opinion, it will look like poop after some time.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    usernotfound

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  7. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    Techsan

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    Strippers and porn stars spend a bundle bleaching their keyholes and you want to black yours out?

    :anonymous:
     
  8. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    gamerunner

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    Rock Lobster

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    After googling I discovered that keyhole plugs are a thing for people who dont like keyholes, apparently. You could get a set of those, OP



    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Jun 27, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    Was going to say right before I read your comment. There should be a plug out there somewhere. Now do they color match? :rofl:
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    stun gun

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  12. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Meanwhile, someone is complaining that the shade is off

    “Door handle is a Turkish eggshell, plug is a cape cod white. What do i do???”


    Step one. Sell your truck.
     
  13. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:08 PM
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    lawrence80

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    Did u plasti dip handles?
     
  14. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    WhiteyMcWhitealot

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    Could you black anodize or cerakote?
     
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  15. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    Don’t do it, I tried it, it comes off

     
  16. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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    ICU1

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    Just put hair around it
     
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    Just shave your doors and get poppers
     
  18. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    Beware. You asking for trouble
     
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  19. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    Shhhhh don't tell
     
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  20. Jun 27, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    coopcooper

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    change your handles to ones with no keyholes. problem solved
     

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