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DIY: From chrome to colormatch

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by schleygo, Mar 19, 2014.

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  1. Apr 30, 2014 at 8:26 AM
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    Looks awesome. I got the extra grille in the mail yesterday. I plan to follow your steps when I paint it. Thanks for the info.

    One thing though, automotivetouchup.com doesn't seem to be working the past several times I checked it. Any suggestions on where to get the paint?

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    $15 Dupli-Color EBTY16187 Perfect Match Automotive Spray Paint – Toyota Barcelona Red Metallic, 3R3 – 8 oz. Aerosol Can
    http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-B...98871552&sr=1-2&keywords=toyota+barcelona+red
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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    I have been on their website a lot lately... it works fine for me:

    http://www.automotivetouchup.com/indextest.htm

    I recently color matched my lower grill and fog bezels. I was inspired by this thread and was originally going to do the rear bumper, but decided to give the front a facelift first. I will do the rear bumper some other time!

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  3. Apr 30, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    Looks great man! Got me thinking about color matching my rear bumper. I hate chrome and it is the only thing chrome on my truck.


    White bumper would look sweet.

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  4. Apr 30, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    That paint looks good. Just stick w duplicolor primer and clear coat products if you go with that paint so you know they are compatible. Now do it!!! =)
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2014 at 10:23 PM
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    Paint job on the bumper looks good. So does the dog in the bed.
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2014 at 11:03 PM
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    It doesn't look good for a rattle can job, it looks good for any kind of job. I have seen bad paint jobs coming from the so-called pros, good job! I dipped my rear bumper and now I am thinking of doing this after seeing it.
     
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  7. May 1, 2014 at 3:20 AM
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    Nice job.
     
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  8. May 1, 2014 at 3:49 AM
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    Great Job
     
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  9. May 1, 2014 at 7:06 AM
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    If this is still holding up in a few months I will be doing this on my MGM. Great work man, looks awesome!
     
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  10. May 1, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    Thanks bro!!!! I just took my time and prepped prepped prepped.

    I will take more pics in a few more weeks to show you how well it is holding up.
     
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  11. May 1, 2014 at 8:16 PM
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    Nice work! And kudos on the balls to do it. Another thing on my list now.
     
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  12. May 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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    I'm doing this right now to my chrome grill... It's going well so far. Almost time for clear

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  13. May 9, 2014 at 6:43 PM
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    Looks great!
     
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  14. May 9, 2014 at 8:31 PM
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    This thread makes me want to repaint my front bumper myself because of scuffs.
     
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  15. May 27, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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    Thats an awesome looking grill!
    Where didja pick that up at?


    To the OP looks very good.
    The only thing I would complain about is the amount of clear coat/or gloss but other than that looks perfect.
     
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  16. May 27, 2014 at 4:41 PM
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    Next, I sanded the heck out my bumper for 3+ hours changing orbital sander pads frequently.

    CAM00307_3eb9544cb026501e9a8a0a239a6cbb707a9819aa.jpg

    Did you end up sanding the bumper until all of the chrome was completely removed? It looks like it, but I wanted to check because my rear bumper is my next color matching project! Thanks!
     
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  17. May 27, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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  18. Mar 27, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    A year later and the bumper still looks good. Painted my mirrors today using same technique. Turned out great.

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  19. Mar 27, 2015 at 10:39 PM
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    Sub nice job op
     
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  20. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    2 YEAR UPDATE. Bumper still tip top.


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