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Matching Color Front Grille and Buldge

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Willskaf, Sep 4, 2019.

  1. Sep 4, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    Willskaf

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    I have a 2019 Tundra Limited CrewMax in Cement Gray. I would like to change the Front Grille, Buldge and the front bumper sides. I do have the front Grill sensor and the sensors on the bumper. I attached the photo . Where can I buy the matching color factory painted not after market painted? I never had a good experience with after market paint in either matching or lasting . I'm interested if anyone has it for sale. I was thinking of buying the 2018 TRD pro items since that's the only year that came with that color matching bit the center grille dose not accept the center sensor on that year. If anyone done that on the cement color, please provide me with input. Any other color would have been easy, but not this one
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  3. Sep 4, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    Cement surround was purchased through Sparks Parts. Has to be purchased attached to a grille insert. I just removed the grille insert to keep the location of my sensor up front (for now). Hood bulge also through Sparks, and bumper cover bought through @EC1 group buy.
     
  4. Sep 4, 2019 at 2:46 PM
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    Hi CementTurdOffRoad,
    That looks awesome. Does the Buldge and Grille Surround match the truck Color. Not sure if the Pic, But they look a little darker. The Bumper covers looks as the same exact color match with the truck. Not sure, but maybe the picture angle .
    Are the bumper covers simply a cover that goes above the chrome with the sensor holes or did you have to replace the whole side? And forgive me, since I'm new, who is @EC1 Group buy? Any link will help . Thanks
     
  5. Sep 4, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    Andrew, Did you lift your truck or just changed the wheels and tires ?
     
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    The hood bulge and surround are not a perfect match, but very close. You wouldn't know unless you were looking for it. The covers go over the chrome bumper ends. Look through this thread to see if the Group Buy is still open. https://www.tundras.com/threads/gro...mpers-bumpershellz.33261/page-89#post-1368165

    My truck still has stock suspension. 18x9 SCS Ray 10's and 275/70R18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Cool . Thanks Buddy.
     
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    Yeah those wheels and tires look great. Any rubbing issues?
     
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    Thanks. Slightly on the front mud flap, so I just removed it.
     
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    I'm wondering that as well if it's rubbing without a lift . Thanks
     
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    Cool Thanks .
    Andrew, I saw a youtube video . A guy purchased a 2018 TRD Pro cement gray Grille and the buldge for his a 2019 Tundra from the dealership already painted from the factory. He removed the Surround Grille from the center grill and installed his original Center for the sensor . I was thinking going that route for an exact Toyota color match. Not sure if anyone in here went that route instead
    Did you break any clamps when you separated the Surround from the center? I hear that they will break easy.
     
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    As far as I know, the 2018 Grille and surround from Sparks Parts is from the factory (thats the one I purchased). The reason the colors aren't an exact match is because there is a slight variation in the factory color between '18 and '19. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

    I did break probably 3 of the clamps, which killed my OCD, but at the end of the day had no real impact. Just take your time, but expect to break a few going into the process.
     
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    Andrew, Are you in NorCal?
     
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    Nope, I’m in Maryland.
     
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    The color of the bulge is not due to a paint color change. Paint codes would confirm this.

    There is a weird occurrence with the painted cent surround. I would suspect it has to do with painting plastic vs metal (the color of the two), and this is compounded by the fact that parts are positioned next too each other when installed.

    Essentially, every Toyota cement bulge and surround I've seen is not a perfect match... Even on new trucks.
     
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    Where in MD? Fellow Cementer here from the Old Line State...
     
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    They must have had a good deal on gray trucks in MD.
     
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    better yet.... frederick county... I too am a resident therein.
     
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    Also from Frederick County!
     
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    Truck looks great with that small amount of chrome on Limited front grille! How much poke do you have with the Rays?
     
  23. Sep 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    Thanks! That’s the last piece of chrome on the truck, and I hate to say it, but it’s growing on me. I have a ‘17 Pro grille still in the box, and I’m waiting on the Jomax TSS relocation bracket. Now I’m not so sure I want to swap it out... Just a little bit of poke. I think it’s the perfect amount without a lift for now. C9F23669-FB1A-4AA9-B5F3-450EBDFEAFF4.jpg4A741261-6489-4162-8E01-72E4B6A16F1A.jpg
     
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    ^^Thanks for the additional pics! Too bad I'm so far away as I'd take the limited insert off your hands...
     

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