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Truck needs visual "pop"

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by pauldotcom, Nov 20, 2023.

  1. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:03 PM
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    pauldotcom

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    Odd question but here it goes - I feel like the truck looks a little boring. Any recommendations on giving it a little "pop"? I've got Wildpeaks going on this week (265/75R16) which will fill the wheel wells better. Interior is kinda boring too.. PICTURES help!! Thanks in advance!

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  2. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:05 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    You could paint the tow hook. That's a subtle little detail that I always think looks cool.
     
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    toyotahenry

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    running boards, rock lights, window tint and etc...
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:07 PM
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    pauldotcom

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    Window tint coming.... Great suggestion - thank you.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Many release "pop" ... debadge, get black-letter decals, black tailgate letters, remove chrome on bumpers and interior (radio knobs, etc), ...

    They let accessories speak as "pop". But you do as you wish.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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    Rusty66

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    Nothing with matte black wheels is gonna pop.
     
  7. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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    Mallcrawler20

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    Chrome wheels
     
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    Steves104x4

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    Kicking it up a notch come Spring. 10AA1982-2EE8-4833-A216-EF3FAEA20C43.jpg
     
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    Elkhart

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    Bronze wheels would look ace on that color
     
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    aficianado

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    window tint as mentioned.

    what about a custom TRDoffroad sticker to add some color.
     
  11. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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    pauldotcom

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  12. Nov 20, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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    "A little pop" lol.
     
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    really? it looks nice, I’d leave it. you can often see tryin’ too hard
     
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    Glenny

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    Truck looks like inside of the house boring maybe that’s just who you are :sorry:
    Paul you can take the blue and wake up in the morning same as every other day or take the red pill and wake up and start modding and it will never stop next thing you know is it’s got a 2-3 lift rock sliders front bumper with 9000lb winch, bug shield kicker speakers new seat covers new trd air cleaner ,a glass pack in place of the muffler . :nuclear:
     
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    none I still have a warranty ;-)
    How much POP you looking for ?

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    Rock Lobster

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    It doesn't matter how you dress it, the MGM is just a boring truck that doesn't turn a lot of heads. :anonymous:

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    The only time it's not boring is when you wax the unholy hell out of it. So try this. Put a spit shine on that truck.

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    And also, remember what you're going to be staring at 90% of the time- the driver's seat. Make the cockpit pop. Make it silly. Make yourself smile every time you climb in.

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    Put little hidden splashes that only you see.

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    Lastly, make it yours. Don't copy others!

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    Give it a good wash/polish/wax. To me, it's amazing how much better a vehicle looks when really clean. Super clean windows, trim dressing like 303, and the little things like cleaning the exhaust tip make a big difference in appearance.
     
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    My wife got me some cheap ebay Vinyl's for the side of my truck. Figured if I had to replace them every couple years it was worth the cheap price. They've now been on for over 6.5 years and still look good. Mine are black, but you can get them in a bunch of colors.
     
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    Tufskinz tailgate letter inserts, glove box inserts, and interior accent strips. RekGen mud flaps with "RekGen" in color on them.
     
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    Bronze wheels.
     
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