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Paint grill surround or no?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MLB YOTA, Aug 7, 2011.

?

yay or nay

  1. Yes

    97 vote(s)
    67.8%

  2. No

    46 vote(s)
    32.2%
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  1. Oct 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM
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    Either that ^ or just leave it oem....
     
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  2. Oct 27, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    Hey guys, I know this is the 1st gen taco thread but it's a question about the chrome grill. I have an 06 Tacoma in radiant red and wanted to color match my grill w my trucks radiant red.

    What tips do you guys suggest to make the chrome completely transformed into radiant red? Like using Sand paper etc... Thx
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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    ^^ thx a lot man!
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM
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  5. Oct 28, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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    LOOKS GREAT MAN!! nice job

    I think a black bumper would look awesome, especially a Plate-style bumper, but idk if you need that sorta thing
     
    TIPICOTACO, Oct 28, 2011
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  6. Oct 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM
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    Color matched grill surround looks best.

    IMO the black (on anything other than a black truck) looks like a Lone Ranger mask

    edit: upon further reading, other than post #1, I see you color matched.

    Looks awesome
     
    Madjik_Man, Oct 29, 2011
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  7. Oct 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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    Looks good till it starts to peel off!
     
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  8. Oct 31, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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    How much is a black grille seems I seen them on line and there not that much.
     
    twfsa, Oct 31, 2011
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  9. Nov 1, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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    Thread jack question. Does the grill just have tabs? Or is it glued on? I want to pull mine off and paint it as well. Thanks.:threadjacked:
     
    XwesleysnipesX, Nov 1, 2011
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  10. Nov 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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    Color Match It!
     
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  11. Nov 1, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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    If you are talking about the grill, the thing that is circled in red in attachment 1. Yes it is held in by tabs and glue. I haven't seen anybody who has actually taken this out without using a hacksaw or dremel.

    If you are talking about the grill surround, all the chrome in the second attachment. That piece is just held in by tabs that can easily be popped out with a screwdriver.

    grill.jpg
    grill surround.jpg
     
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  12. Nov 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM
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    Truck looks great man iv seen it around town a few times always thought it looked good but that color matched grille surround looks great man good job...
     
    Alanwn09, Nov 10, 2011
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  13. Nov 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM
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  14. Dec 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    take your time with it. make sure not to do it in place and get overspary all over and i used 400 grit wet/dry paper to prep mine. color is up to you but personaly i like black

    DSCN0195.jpg
     
    Norcalkid, Dec 9, 2011
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  15. Dec 10, 2011 at 12:37 PM
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    +1 on that - matching grill surround looks nice!!
     
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  16. Dec 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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    saw the updated pic. looks great!
     
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  17. Jan 11, 2012 at 6:28 AM
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    Very nice. Did you fab your bull bar?
     
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  18. Feb 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM
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    Bump....did you ever get to your bumper? Would love to see the final outcome with that painted black! Nice lookin truck
     
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  19. Feb 8, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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    Nah, I'm saving my money for a tube bumper. But here is an update new grille and lights. My facebook profile picture lol.

    [​IMG]
     
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