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What have you done with your rusty front bumper?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BackCountry, Feb 22, 2015.

  1. Feb 22, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    BackCountry

    BackCountry [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a little rust building up around the ends of my front bumper. I've been debating the options of how to make this look a little better. Seems like a common rough spot on the Tacoma's so was curious what others have done.

    I could buy a new or less rusty used bumper.

    Do some sort of rust removal and paint.

    Or, a little more extreme, but cheap. I was thinking about getting a can of that black spray rubber stuff. Spray the ends, and then a few zebra lines towards the centre. Sound ridiculous?

    Along the same lines I was wondering if I could just get the bumper coated with bedliner stuff, but wasn't able to get a quote :cool:. Although I suspect that would end up costing as much as a bumper.
     
  2. Feb 22, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    presto

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    IMO get as much of the rust of with some really light sand paper and paint it black. But that's me and I like black lol.. Totally up to you bro. Pics might help.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2015 at 2:15 PM
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    Brake Weight

    Brake Weight But it hasn't rained in weeks...I'll make it.

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    Weld on sliders, fiberglass shell, 12k winch in an Elite Offroad bumper, front Aussie Lunchbox
    Rustoleum primer followed by some rattle can bedliner.
     
  4. Feb 22, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    BackCountry

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    Sounds good to me, didn't realize you could get bedliner in a can.

    I'm keen to go black with the bumper. A nice break from all the silver. I'd love a whole paint job to forest green.
     

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