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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Madjik_Man, Jun 17, 2010.

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  1. Jul 10, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    Vinyl dye for the entire center console? And I'm guessing prep is just clean well and then spray the dye? IIRC, you said the dye was by DupliColor and comes in either flat or gloss?
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    I heard that transmission knob adds some great low end power. So :jellydance:

    Thanks for answering all of my questions... Your truck looks great btw!
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2012 at 7:33 PM
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    Any time.

    Thanks.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2012 at 7:39 PM
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    I did. And don't get me wrong it's holding up fine, just two minor scratches.

    But if I were to do it again, I'd do the vinyl dye on the armrest piece only and then use the Rustoleum Ultra Painter's Touch primer and paint on the plastic pieces. The latter is made for plastic and if given a few days to cure, is much better at adhering to plastic than the dye.

    I noticed right off the bat that the dye would probably not be too durable on the plastic. On the vinyl? Bomber as shit. You'll tear the vinyl before you scratch the dye off.

    And after seeing how perfectly the Rustoleum Ultra Painter's Touch flat black matched the Duplicolor flat black dye (on my valence and bumper inserts) - I would definitely go this route if I were to do it over again for the console.

    Correct. Duplicolor makes large prep wipes. I'm sure you can find a cheaper alternative out there, but for $1.50 I wasn't complaining. It essentially cleans the pieces of grease, oil, dirt, etc and makes it pristine.

    I suggest wearing latex gloves or something when using the wipe and dyeing because the wipe is harsh as shit on your skin and you don't want to get your finger oils on the pieces when you're dyeing it.

    Correct. For me the gloss is a tad too shiny.... I would probably go flat black the next time.

    But that's entirely up to your own preferences.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    Oh and RMAN,

    check out post #17

    If you're going to paint it, take the entire bitch apart... I mean fully disassemble it. It'll make the paint job so much nicer looking. I was only going to half ass the disassembly, out of pure laziness, until I realized how much nicer of a job I could do if I take it all apart.

    You'll also get an idea of the sheen in that post.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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    Awesome! Thanks, I'll update when I get around to doing it. Probably this weekend :yay:
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2012 at 7:58 PM
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    Thats a purty truck you got there. I like how you have a front end swap on the to-do list. I like that if have the original Tacoma front end.

    I also have two bumper mods. Three If you count the sledgehammer mod.[​IMG]
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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    Before I joined TW the swap seemed like a pipe dream.

    I've always hated the 98-00 front ends and always loved the 95-97.

    After joining TW the mod seems obtainable.

    lol... I don't wanna know.

    Do I?

    :confused:
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    It had two large dents in the bumper. Took care of em with a big ole hammer.:) Probably not what you were thinking was it.
     
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  10. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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    Yeah, I was thinking you just took a sledghammer to your bumper and added another...

    ...to balance it out
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    Lol. Why would anyone do that? Now my bumper is just wrinkly. The only way I could get it smooth would be heating it probably. But wouldn't that make me have a rainbow bumper mod?:D
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    Alcohol is a mighty convincer

    What does it all mean?!!
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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    LOL! I am sorry for the confusion. I thought heating up chrome to high temps made it change colors.
     
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  14. Jul 10, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    No more taco life for me
    :anonymous:
     
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  15. Jul 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM
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    I was being Double Rainbow Guy :(
     
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  16. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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    Restored my headlights...

    ...again.

    This time I used this as a clear coat:

    [​IMG]

    Let's hope it lasts longer than 8 months this time.

    photo-4-9_2ad7a0307b80c92a347b44ca36a4161ee4d64bd0.jpg
     
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  17. Jul 11, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    I got tired of doing mine. So I just brought new onesImageUploadedByTapatalk1342054741.026335.jpg
     
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  18. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    This is the last time I restore them.

    New headlights will be the catalyst to my front end swap.

    I like your headlights (and your whole truck)
     
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  19. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    make sure you dont get the sealed beams when you do the swap. they are horrible
     
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  20. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    Thanks bro. New headlights will change your whole front end man. I'm enjoying ur build page
     
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