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what color should I powder coat my bumper?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by soggyBottom, Mar 15, 2024.

  1. Mar 15, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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    soggyBottom

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    I just bought this bumper as an unwelded kit. I have access to a large powder coating booth with almost every color imaginable. I have a long travel white 3rd gen with the stock TRD Pro rims. What color should I powder coat the bumper? I'm open to just about anything.



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    Here is someone else with the same bumper. I don't know yet if I'm going to weld the top hoop in front of the grill on.
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  2. Mar 15, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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    01 dhrracer

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    I would not powder coat it.
     
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  3. Mar 15, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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    go on. Are you saying I should just paint it? Maybe just clear coat it?
     
  4. Mar 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
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    01 dhrracer

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    If you expect it to be used I would just paint it. I know it may be considered boring but a flat black you never have to really worry about matching a color. A little scotch bright, acetone and spray and you're done.
     
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  5. Mar 15, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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    Phlogiston

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    50Buck

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    I'd paint it for easy touch ups, and I'd do it black. Color matched steel bumpers look too prissy to me.
     
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Paint is cheaper to touch up than powder coat.

    Pink, electric lime, electric orange, daisy yellow. Maybe mount a unicorn horn.
     
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    vivid02

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    Graffiti and clearcoat it.
     
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    something bright and obnoxious. time to showcase the work you did!
     
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    TacoManOne

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    Black! What bumper is that, awesome!!
     

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