1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: 2015 Taco spark plug confusion??? U groove 2014 Tacoma off road rotor and pad replacement Pop and lock handle Traction Board Mod/Upgrade Front Differential and Transfer - synthetic or non-synthetic ?

GRILL DE-CHROMING

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MXscott14, Oct 6, 2011.

Page 3 of 3
  1. Oct 8, 2011 at 7:54 PM
    #41
    MXscott14

    #41
    MXscott14 [OP] Bartle Do Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Member:
    #41541
    Messages:
    406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Keith Stone
    In Front Of You
    Vehicle:
    2006 2nd generation antique
    Black Headlight, Foglight always on,
    yea is it pouring in orlando heard y'all got 7+inches of rain. I'm in tampa and just getting very little
     
    MXscott14, Oct 8, 2011
    #41
  2. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:05 PM
    #42
    OffroadToy

    #42
    OffroadToy old, forgetful, and decomposing

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2009
    Member:
    #22680
    Messages:
    6,942
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2007 Offroad DCSB AT- VSC,TRAC,HAC, & DAC
    Icon Stage 8, ECGS Bushing, Timbren ubolt flip, Crown extended brake lines, Overland Custom Design sway bar links, rear differential breather extension, oil filter drain hose, a/c drain hose extension & reroute, front windows tint, Cat Security, XPEL headlight/fog & grill protection, OEM block heater, RCBS illuminated 4X4 switch, Weathertech mats, Wet Okole seat covers, Sherpa Grand Teton/Crows Nest, Baja Designs S8 light bar, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pro fog lights, Method 305 NV Double Black, 275/70/17 Toyo R/T Trail.
    I would think even brushing paint stripper on the chrome would work. After it bubbles up just scrap or hose off.
     
    OffroadToy, Oct 8, 2011
    #42
  3. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM
    #43
    river rat 69

    #43
    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47249
    Messages:
    16,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Orlando, Fla., Green side of the grass
    Vehicle:
    007, trd, sr5, fmf.
    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    GOD I think Im back in wash. state, has not stopped for 2 days Ill give it a few more days till start the Ark... Jim
     
    river rat 69, Oct 8, 2011
    #43
  4. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:15 PM
    #44
    Alpha Q Up

    #44
    Alpha Q Up Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2011
    Member:
    #61921
    Messages:
    2,325
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ruben
    San Jose
    Vehicle:
    2003 4WD DC Tacoma
    Has anyone done this on badges?
     
    Alpha Q Up, Oct 8, 2011
    #44
  5. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM
    #45
    river rat 69

    #45
    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47249
    Messages:
    16,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Orlando, Fla., Green side of the grass
    Vehicle:
    007, trd, sr5, fmf.
    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    NO,,,, do not use stripper on plastic it will do funny things to it but you will not have a smile on your face... Jim
     
    river rat 69, Oct 8, 2011
    #45
  6. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:18 PM
    #46
    Maverick904

    #46
    Maverick904 Resident Fishing Expert

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2009
    Member:
    #23084
    Messages:
    4,889
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kameron
    Northeast Florida
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD Rugged Trail 4x4
    3" Procomp Lift, BDF Light Bar, Borla Stainless Cat-Back System, 2 10" Polk MM Subs, LED Interior Lighting, Pioneer Touch Screen, Kicker Speakers up front, Sonys in the back, Grillcraft grill, 20% tint, Weathertechs, Projector Retrofit Headlights. BHLM
    This.

    and the chrome isnt really plastic, its kind of like an alumnium can..its weird, hard to explain.
     
    Maverick904, Oct 8, 2011
    #46
  7. Oct 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM
    #47
    river rat 69

    #47
    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47249
    Messages:
    16,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Orlando, Fla., Green side of the grass
    Vehicle:
    007, trd, sr5, fmf.
    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Go back to post 27 same thing Mine are 3 years old and look good do the simi glass looks good and holds up... Jim
     
    river rat 69, Oct 8, 2011
    #47
  8. Oct 8, 2011 at 9:09 PM
    #48
    river rat 69

    #48
    river rat 69 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2010
    Member:
    #47249
    Messages:
    16,574
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Orlando, Fla., Green side of the grass
    Vehicle:
    007, trd, sr5, fmf.
    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Chrome is a dipping think.. its like a thin layer of tin foil but it shines
     
    river rat 69, Oct 8, 2011
    #48
  9. Mar 11, 2012 at 8:50 PM
    #49
    MXscott14

    #49
    MXscott14 [OP] Bartle Do Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Member:
    #41541
    Messages:
    406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Keith Stone
    In Front Of You
    Vehicle:
    2006 2nd generation antique
    Black Headlight, Foglight always on,
    Updated this thread to step by step directions... sticky maybe?
     
    MXscott14, Mar 11, 2012
    #49
  10. Apr 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM
    #50
    MXscott14

    #50
    MXscott14 [OP] Bartle Do Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Member:
    #41541
    Messages:
    406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Keith Stone
    In Front Of You
    Vehicle:
    2006 2nd generation antique
    Black Headlight, Foglight always on,
    anyone else try this out?
     
    MXscott14, Apr 6, 2012
    #50
  11. Jun 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM
    #51
    MXscott14

    #51
    MXscott14 [OP] Bartle Do Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Member:
    #41541
    Messages:
    406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Keith Stone
    In Front Of You
    Vehicle:
    2006 2nd generation antique
    Black Headlight, Foglight always on,
    bump for chrome painters lol
     
    MXscott14, Jun 20, 2012
    #51
  12. Sep 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM
    #52
    MXscott14

    #52
    MXscott14 [OP] Bartle Do Member

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2010
    Member:
    #41541
    Messages:
    406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Keith Stone
    In Front Of You
    Vehicle:
    2006 2nd generation antique
    Black Headlight, Foglight always on,
    bump again!
     
    MXscott14, Sep 3, 2013
    #52
Page 3 of 3

Products Discussed in

Hayden 679 Universal 11” Rapid-Cool Add-On Transmission Cooler to Enhance Cooling (not for direct replacement of the factory unit)
$57.58
3M VHB 100x200mm~ (4" X8") Double Sided Foam Adhesive Sheet Tape 5952 Automotive Mounting Industrial Grade Very High Bond 5952 (1 Sheets 100x200mm)
$6.99
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.27
35178-30010
$9.94
AISIN FCT-013 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch - Compatible with Select Toyota 4Runner, T100, Tacoma, Tundra
$88.79
Nilight 2.5''Leveling Lift Kits for 2005-2023 Tacoma/2003-2023 4Runner/2007-2015 FJ Cruiser 2WD 4WD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
$34.19
Toyota 84210-52050, Back Up Lamp Switch
$32.74
Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels
$159.50
VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)
$104.97
uxcell Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screws, 50 Pcs M6x14mm - 304 Stainless Steel Socket Drive Fasteners Bolts, Fully Thread Machine Screws for Furniture Installation (Silver)
$9.69
5PCS Standard M10x1.5 Thread 304 Stainless Steel Inner Hex Round Head Oil Drain Plug/Pipe Fitting with Copper Washer - Universal Fit For Automotive,Car,Bike,Motocycle,ATV,UTV,Industrial-SHINTONES
$11.66
TOYOTA 90341-10011 Plug, Straight Screw
$7.76
Rubber Washers - 16PCS Flat Rubber Washers for Bolts Spacers, 1 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID x 1/8" Thickness, Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant, Black Vibration Damping Pads
$5.59
Toyota Touch up Paint 040 Super White Genuine Scion/Lexus
$14.00
uxcell 4pcs M14 x 1.5mm Pitch Metric Fine Thread 304 Stainless Steel Hex Lock Nuts
$14.49
Steelman 12mm Slotted Square Head Spare Tire Tool for Accessing Cradle-Mounted Spares, 30"es Long for Deep Pulleys, Powder-Coated Steel
$20.79
WOLFBOX OEM Bracket for USB C G900 Tripro/G900PRO/G850PRO/G840S/G840H/G850/G900 Mirror Dash cam
$19.98
BETOOLL Fuel Pressure Test Kit 0-100PSI with 9.497.896.30 Fuel Line Fittings
$30.49
Getfarway Touch Screen Digitizer Compatible with Toyota 4Runner 2014-2019 Navigation 6.1" LA061WV1 (TD)(01)
$29.99
Super Lube 92150 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE, 14.1 oz Cartridge, Translucent White, Onе Paсk
$32.24
ENGINEER PA-21 Engineer Precision Crimping Pliers, Crimping Tool, Open Barrel, Long Barrel Terminal
$41.95
Genuine Toyota 77305-04905 Fuel Filler Lid Sub-Assembly
$43.92
86790-04021 Rear View Back Up Camera Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2014 2015 Replaces# 86790-04021, 8679004021.6PIN
$35.99
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
$39.99
HELLA 003399801 Supertone 12V High Tone/Low Tone Twin Horn Kit with Red Protective Grill, 2 Horns
$39.79
Toyota Genuine Fluid 00295-01281 Formed-in-Place Transmission Gasket - 3.5 oz. Tube
$34.36
Automatic Transmission Filter Strainer Fit For Fit For Toyota Tacoma Lexus 3533060030
$23.23
USB C 72W Car Charger for iPhone 16 Pro Max Plus, PD & QC3.0 w/5 ft 36W Type C Coiled Cable, Fast Car Phone Charger Adapter for iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24/S23/S22, Pixel/Moto/LG/Android, iPad
$23.89
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart , black
$32.58
WFLNHB Fog Lights Replacement for Tacoma 2012-2015 Fog Lamps Kits Assembly Included Switch Wiring Clear Lens
$31.50
Toyota Genuine 2019 & Newer Tacoma Short Wheelbase Tailgate Lock (PK3B6-35JS0)
$161.25
OTHOWE Running Boards Compatible with 2005-2023 ToyotaTacoma Double Cab/Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors (Driver and Passenger Side), Tacoma Step Bars Drop Step Style, 3"es.
$199.99
NOCO Boost GB70: 2000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines
$199.95
AKKON - Fit 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma [LED Turn Signal] Power Glass Heated Extendable Towing Black Mirror Pair Puddle Lamp
$219.99
Toyota Seal Packing - 08826-00100
$89.20
KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10" Subwoofer (Renewed)
$289.95
4+32GB 8 Core 1280x720 Car Radio Stereo for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Android 13 Upgrade Head Unit with Wireless/Wired Carplay&Android Auto/GPS Navi/5G WiFi, for JBL & No JBL
$269.99
Toyota Genuine 2020-2021 Tacoma TRD PRO 16" Matte Black Wheel PT946-35200-02 w/Center Cap
$278.01
TORCH 2" Front 1" Rear Lift Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 4WD w Differential Drop TRD SR5 - Models with 6 Lug Wheel Bolt Pattern ONLY
$124.95
Genuine Toyota Accessories PT278-35100-BH Truck Bed Header Rail
$57.20
NVX XBAF69 2 Piece Universal 6x9” Silicone Rubber Speaker Baffles with Self Adhesive Foam Base Pad
$22.99
Gates 94-01 Acura Integra / 91-95 Legend Locking Fuel Cap, Black
$18.85
To Top