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Plastic dip or Spray bed liner?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Almost Canada, Apr 22, 2019.

  1. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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    Almost Canada

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    Looking for info on which people preferred for blacking out badges.. Have removed all from tailgate(for flag), looking for the side badges, front badge and chrome around grill. Have seen both used in threads, guessing the plasti dip would be smoother finish?

    Thanks guys.
     
  2. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Be classy. Get the 'black chrome' emblems from the dealer and a color matched grill surround.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    Plasti-dip has always been my go to for badges and emblems. Worked great on my old VW and survived 4 or 5 New England winters pretty well. I haven't tried it on the truck though.

    Bedliner would be a little more textured but would probably hold up better. I guess it depends on what look you're going for.
     
  4. Apr 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    TACOMA2NDGEN

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    Bed liner is more permanent. And less forgiving if you mess up. I used when i had my jeep jk i plasti dipped the grill then went over top with bed liner this way you can still remove it
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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    cjsqueeky

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    The plasti dip is not permanent, it will crack after a year or two.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    Almost Canada

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    Before

    Not mounted but for 5$ and a little work..
     
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  7. Apr 23, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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    Plasti-dip I assume? How about a picture on the truck! I may go this route with mine. Thanks in advance, it looks good op. :canada: Cheers
     
  8. Apr 24, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    Almost Canada

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    Here it is on the truck, after wash..
     
  9. Apr 24, 2019 at 7:44 AM
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    Turned out nice! Cheers
     
  10. Apr 24, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    Looks good. I personally prefer the stock chrome surround and wouldn't ever touch it unless it got smashed.
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2019 at 6:19 AM
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    Thanks for your meaningless 2 cents..
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2019 at 7:43 AM
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    You're welcome asshole. I said it looked good, you need to upgrade your internet feelings.
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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    arent canadians supposed to be nice? chill the hell out man he complemented you!
     
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  14. Apr 26, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    Happy Friday everyone!!!! Cheers
     
  15. Apr 26, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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    Tigerian

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    Well his name is Almost Canada so I don’t think he is subject to those terms and conditions of nationality. :rofl:
     
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