What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Yep. Plastidip. If you haven't used it before, it's very forgiving. First coat go light. About 50% coverage. I did four coats after that, each full coverage. I let each dry 20 minutes. I pulled off the tape while the last coat was still wet.
Cleanup was easy. I just used some goo gone on a rag to clean up any overspray. It comes right up.
After pulling the tape up, I noticed a piece of tape had covered some chrome, so I just retapped that small section and hit it with a couple of coats.
One great tip is to keep the spray can in warm water. That makes the mist very fine and keeps it from clumping. Do a test spray on some paper before each coat to make sure the nozzle is clear.

 

Where were these a year ago when I was digging Plasti-dip off of mine?

 

It is the color matched Blazing Blue Pearl spray from automotivetouchup.com. I think the code is 8T0 regardless, but don't hold me to that. I think I had to use a Yaris search to get the code for BBP to come up at the time, since the truck was just hitting the lots, but it should be there now. Everything should be in the first post, or early parts of this thread, but it has been a while, so feel free and ask if you need anything

 

I need to do this. I just took off the running boards that came with the truck and did the pinch welds along the bottom of the cab. Waiting for it to dry now.

 

Just curious... Do you know if those RC steps would fit with OEM mud guards still attached? Or would they need to be removed? I know some steps/nerf bars won't fit with them due to length. Been kinda tempted to get some bars or steps for mini additional protection from door dings... realistically would love sliders, but as I don't offroad a ton, might be a waste of money that I don't have at the moment.. and those steps look really nice. They have nothing but amazing reviews on the website & Amazon too.

edit: also.. are the ends of the tubes open? or sealed? I've googled a lot and can't find images of the ends.. if they are open, I wonder if there's some way to seal them from the elements.. living in MA.. snow/sand/salt/water/etc getting up and in there.. wonder if it'd be an issue at all, even if they are corrosion resistant.

 

New snugtop rebel. Added the sportsman package, led light, drop down rear window, roof racks, and upgraded lock (locks and unlocks with the truck).

 

Dynamated the front doors, need to order some more for the rears.

Anyone have a tutorial on removing the headliner? they always scare me

 

I don't believe you will have any issues with mud guards with these. And yes the tubes are open which to me isn't a big deal I like knowing that if water can get in that it can also get out, they seem to be powder coated very well to be corrosion resistant too. I ordered them from Amazon and they came packaged really well and fast!

 

I went to go visit my new puppy this morning. 2 more weeks until I bring her home! Then I took advantage of the nice weather. Washed, clay barred and waxed the truck.

 

I just did that mod and posted some pictures on the following link. I used the excellent instructions from the @GHOST SHIP post and even though his is for a second gen truck it is almost the same except for the rear grab handles and clothes hooks. Just be careful when you reinstall those two items as the spring clips have a tendency to pop out and fall into the headliner you just installed. To quote @GHOST SHIP " ask me how I know, never mind....just a rhetorical question"

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-3rd-gen-today.399305/page-2797#post-15156330
Check out post 55929
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/removing-your-headliner-and-insulating-sound-deadening.394469/

 

Not a huge mod or permanent, but definitely one that I plan to enjoy. Got a rightline tent for my long bed and doing a little pre-camping camping tonight. Fits pretty good with my tool box on, figure it will fit great with it out. I got a bunch of pillows packed in there with a comforter until I get an air mattress.

 

You rock, thank you.

How much difference did you notice?

 

I had already done the doors, floor, and rear wall so the noise reduction was not as much as the doors and floor which provided the most sound attenuation. When it rains it sounds like light thuds on the roof instead of a lot of pings but you will still hear some rain on the windshield. I live in Florida so the heat rejection is nice from the 2 rolls of Frost King foam insullation I put on top of the Dynamat. Hope this helps.

 

I'm in Tampa, putting sunglasses on after standing all day is painful! lol

 

Do you have wheel spacers? If so what size and what size are your tires?

Thank you, considering spacers and upgrading tires

 

Yep, I have 1.25 spidertrax all the way around with 265/70 k02s.

I didn't need the spacers until after the lift fyi.

 

Custom Car Grills Mesh with sharp lettering

 

Thank you, I'm already lifted 2 inches in the front and 1 in the rear, trying to avoid buying new rims but wanted them more flush. Looks like a great alternative

 

I had plasti-dip on the grill for a year but it started to fade and streak. The badges still look good.

 

No mine is pretty snug.