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DIY: No more chrome on Air vents!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MESO, May 22, 2017.

  1. Jan 12, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    Sour_Taco

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    any tips on removing the far right passenger air vent?
     
  2. Jan 12, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    tonered

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    Thanks! That was my guess, but you are a master. =P

    I hate that thing and the cupholder trim reflecting in the passenger window. I gotta find a friend with a blaster.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    MESO

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    pull hard?
     
  4. Jan 12, 2018 at 4:53 PM
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    You know, at first I took this as a crummy answer. I gave it a try, and it didn't work. Tried again, figuring what the hell... I can replace something if it breaks. BAM! popped right out. Thank you, @mesojdm!
     
  5. Jan 12, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    I never lie:D
     
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  6. Jan 12, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Me too.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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    I really wish Toyota offered a “titanium” or “black optic” package like the Euro car manufacturers. My Audi barely has any chrome at all from the factory. I have not the patience to apply to removing the plethora of chrome from inside my tacoma, but I would happily pay more for it to not be there. Say if a certain tacoma world member offered a de-chroming service.
     
  8. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    It's that easy!!!???
    :bananadead:
     
  9. Jan 12, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    So easy a caveman can do it!
     
  10. Jan 17, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    I've never noticed my handles were chrome until I read this... :smash: I now need to change them. Any idea where to purchase?
     
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  11. Jan 18, 2018 at 8:27 PM
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    Bump

    Looking to swap to SR5 handles as well if anyone has a deal or part #s! I tried googling but there are lots of handle options out there..

    Is it a pretty easy swap? I’ve had the door panels off to do the speaker swap and sound deadening but didn’t look too close at the handles themselves
     
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  12. Jan 18, 2018 at 11:21 PM
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    As an alternative to pulling the parts out and painting them I'll be releasing an easily installed vinyl kit that will cover the chrome on the vent rings, center console cup holder, start button ring, and glove box key lock soon.
    IMG_3456.jpg
    IMG_3455.jpg IMG_3449.jpg
     
  13. Jan 19, 2018 at 12:20 AM
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    I’m following that other thread too! Wallet out and ready :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2018 at 3:45 AM
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    any idea when you will release this kit? i am HIGHLY interested.
     
  15. Jun 12, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    Meso, how did you get the center console chrome piece out? I bought the vinyl kit to blackout my interior, but those damned things are so frickin difficult to line up right and install without wrinkes, I'd rather just pull it all and paint it like you did.
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    You can get it today at tvdvinyldecals.com!
     
  18. Jun 14, 2018 at 11:14 PM
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    Can I pay you to mines for me? Do you some awesome work
     
  19. Jun 14, 2018 at 11:32 PM
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    No 4x4?
     
  20. Jun 15, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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    Why was it outlawed?
     

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