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Weekend Poject - Dipping the Sport Grill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ChrisK7UND, Mar 17, 2017.

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  1. Mar 17, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    Got the grill assembly out, separated the pieces and super cleaned it. It's drying as we speak. Post more pics when done. Honestly it is easy to take apart.

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  2. Mar 17, 2017 at 9:01 PM
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    Using plasti dip or Bedliner spray?
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Using black Plasti Dip
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2017 at 9:04 PM
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    I just pulled mine tonight and used bed liner spray on it. Hoping for a more permanent spray and I'm a fan of the texture it gives....
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Sweet! I am opting for the more stock look. But if this fails in any way I may pay to have it Arma Coated or Linex'd and call it done.
     
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  6. Mar 17, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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    5 coats and in the house to cure over night. Left the badge chrome. Installed finish product posted tomorrow.

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  7. Mar 18, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    All done and installed!! Definitely worth the work.

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    I am so glad I kept the badge chrome. Looks factory. They should have made them black anyway IMO.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    Pop-n-lock tailgate. New radio knobs. Rear step.
    Looks really good.
     
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  9. Mar 18, 2017 at 1:30 PM
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    Thank you!!! I was a bit worried how it would turn out since a new grill is NOT cheap.
     
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  10. Mar 19, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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    A day later and I'm very happy with the outcome. The sun was out today so I shot a pic while at the mall.

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  11. Mar 20, 2017 at 6:24 AM
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    Really looks good!!
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM
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    Wow. Good job. That's sweet looking!!!!
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    looks good! I've been thinking of doing this to mine as well. Looks like Oakway Mall to me
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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    Soak in WD-40 and powerwash if you mess up your plastidip and cant peel for some reason.
     
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  15. Mar 20, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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    Yep. Oakway Center.
     
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  16. Mar 20, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    Like, so many.
    The grilles DEFINITELY should have been black. I feel like they missed whatbthe consumer was looking for.
     
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    Looks really good I'm planning on doing that to my truck just waiting for a nice weekend to do it.
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2017 at 7:50 AM
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    Wow, I think I will do this instead of buying the TRD Pro grill! Looks great!
     
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    Looks good especially since u left the emblem alone instead of spraying it all black
     
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    Looks Good :thumbsup:
     
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