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Should I match my grill to my truck color or my rims?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sutherbb36, Mar 26, 2024.

  1. Mar 26, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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    Sutherbb36

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    Putting on a new TRD style grill. I've already cerakoted the letters to match the rims. I'm debating painting the trim of grill to match the truck (indigo ink pearl) like factory, but now I'm considering doing the same bronze along the trim. Thoughts?

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  2. Mar 26, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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    JMcFly

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    whatever floats your boat
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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    Color of the truck
     
  4. Mar 26, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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    Do your socks match your tie?
     
  6. Mar 26, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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    Sutherbb36

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    Socks can match the tie while also matching your belt with an accent color? o_O
     
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    TacoTuesday1

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    I have that style with amber lights. Installed it as is. They look good black.

    it’s not a permanent mod. Why would I waste money on having it body color matched in a color that also isn’t permanent (clear coat faded)
     
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    Looks good!!
     
  9. Mar 26, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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    A 3rd option appears.
     
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    need picture of truck
     
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  11. Mar 26, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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    I like what you’ve already done a lot. That’s where I would stop if it were my truck. It looks like something Toyota did at the factory. Too much, and it starts to look bedazzled.
     
  13. Mar 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    Sutherbb36

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    Thanks. I agree. I am leaning towards color matching to the truck since that's what they do from the factory. The bronze idea likely will look too "flashy"
     
  14. Mar 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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    Idk, but that bronze and blue together look really good
     
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    As others have recommended, match it to your truck. Just my $.02 Wheels and lettering look great with the blue.
     
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    Would look a lot better also without the running boards.
     
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  17. Mar 26, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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    Knew that was coming. I have a short girlfriend :rofl:. I will be painting them black at least.
     
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    Clearwater Bill

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  19. Mar 26, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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    Bill0351

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    Do they sell bronze covers for the door lettering? That would look great with the black grill and bronze front lettering. Great color combination. Like someone else said, it’s totally reversible and not crazy expensive.
     
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  20. Mar 26, 2024 at 3:32 PM
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    EveryDayIsTacoTues

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    I'm with @Bill0351 and Co. on Team Bronze for the lettering. It's all preference though. They do make Bronze and a Black Brass Hyperdip aersol (smoother plastidip) for reversible lettering change. For TRIM are we talking about the grille surround the grille insert snaps/screws into @Sutherbb36 ?
     
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