Painting that little lip thingy under the cab...

I saw a post a couple months ago about somebody painting this bit under the cab, but for the life of me I can't find it. And now that I've seen what needs to be painted, I can't un-see it.

If somebody knows which thread I'm talking about, that'd probably wrap this up pretty quickly...

Here's what I'm talking about...

it gets dirty pretty quickly and doesn't get clean unless I get under there and wash it myself.

Any ideas on the best way to cover it up with a black / dark grey paint or coating? Is there anything special that needs to be done to paint over the original white body paint?

And does anybody know what that bit is actually called? Sorry if some of you won't be able to un-see it now too haha

Thanks for your help

 

It's called a pinch weld

Just mask off and spray paint it, nothing special

Matt

 

haha, i know that thread and i'm doing this w/in a couple weeks. he just masked with painters tape over a bit of paper to guard the door. use Plastidip on the paint after cleaning but don't sand it... needs to be smooth so you can peel off the Plastidip later.

 

I really wouldn't bother with Plasti-Dip if you're sure you want the pinch weld painted. Plasti-Dip is nowhere near durable enough for a piece under the cab that gets debris and rocks thrown at it constantly

Matt

 

Did mine too. With Plasti-derp.

 

right, i know that but i'm just reporting what the thread he was talking about suggested. but for folks who want to keep it simple to try and not wanting to commit to a permanent solution quite yet, Plastidip is a wise choice. if you like it you can do it again and do it right. if you don't, just peel it off.

 

Good sliders might hide it...

 

You're going to like how it looks, so don't mess with the dip. Just go straight to a clean surface and bed liner.

You'll spend more time cleaning, prepping, taping/masking than you will painting.

It's a job that needs a bit of patience to be sharp. But you'll be glad you did.

 

Anyone have pictures?

 

bed liner... as in, spray it yourself? or are you talking about a professional application? i just haven't seen a bedliner you apply yourself unless i've just missed something right in front of me..

 

https://www.grainger.com/product/4Y...3637!&ef_id=WQ4oFAAABHQQCFJ6:20170508222113:s

And other brands as well.

 

Are there drain/weep holes in the pinch weld? If so be careful they don't get blocked off by bed liner

 

I've used this:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rustoleu...75035&wl11=online&wl12=16652310&wl13=&veh=sem

I've had good luck with it. Like anything "painty"- it's all in the prep. You can see various applications here:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ok-so-here-we-go.486087/page-2#post-15097981

 

I plastidipped mine 2015 still no need to paint.
Here's a great thread on painting the pinch weld.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ggcMAA&usg=AFQjCNHisbCwEMEGIfA5a8CbmvkdQwdaeQ

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/light-colored-trucks-paint-that-pinch-weld.45912/page-2

Post 32 is a nice one.

 

Pressure washer will make 90% of that grime disappear. Get a wash brush and scrub it from time to time. I've used plasti dip before on the front of my rear fender flare to protect against stone chips, and I put 6 heavy coats on, I work in the woods for a living and it held up fine.

 

These cover the pinch welds perfectly and provide some protection as well as somewhere to step when getting into the truck.

Body Armor 4x4 TC-4121 - Black - Steel Large RockStep Side Rail for 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab (Pair)

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Armor-4x4-TC-4121-2005-2015/dp/B005W35V0E

 

Sprayed mine when I did my undercoat. Did it when I first got the truck

 

Try spray on bed liner. Should hold up pretty well. Personally I use the same long handle soft brush I use on the rims. Cleans like new.

 

here's a few links to where you can get a solution
https://mobtownoffroad.com/product/no-drill-bolt-on-rock-sliders-2/
http://www.rcimetalworks.com/2016-Tacoma-Rock-Sliders-TACO-16-06.htm
http://www.c4fabrication.com/product/2016-tacoma-rock-sliders/
http://www.pelfreybilt.com/product/2016-2017-tacoma-90-bolt-sliders/