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Painting Hooks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Brawler1588, Sep 4, 2018.

  1. Sep 4, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    Brawler1588

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    I want to paint the stock hooks on the driver and passenger side but not sure what paint to use. Should I just use normal spray paint or a plasti dip type paint.
     
  2. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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    Normal paint.
     
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    Id use a paint brush
     
  4. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    I used red brake caliper paint because it seemed a little more durable, and I already had it laying around. Any sort of paint will do. Its just a hunk of metal.
     
  5. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    you painted your tow hooks red?
     
  6. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    If that was directed at me, yes. Just a little aesthetic thing, plus I figured it would sorta prompt people to attach a strap to that side rather than my (now assassinated) driver's side lash point.
     
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  7. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:28 PM
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    What do you mean now assassinated?
     
  8. Sep 4, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    Had to be killed to install my front winch bumper insert.

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    Rustoleum 2/1 primer & paint! Just like many things, it's all about the prep!
     
  10. Sep 6, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    What do we think

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  11. Sep 6, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Did mine in red, yours looks great !
     
  12. Sep 6, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    All the things!
    I'm guessing there's a Monster sticker somewhere in your truck's future
     

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