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can you plasti dip center bumper?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Merkopac661, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:04 PM
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    Merkopac661

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  2. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    What's up you all.I want the center black. How are guys doing this?
     
  3. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Sure, why not? You can plasti dip pretty much anything.
     
  4. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    You could just buy a replacement unpainted piece that would look better than plastidip for $100 or so new
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    You can buy that center piece that I outlined without the surrounding part?
     
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    Trade with somebody...a lot of members are looking for a color matched valance.
     
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  7. Nov 19, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    I thought that was all one piece.
     
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  10. Nov 19, 2020 at 7:03 PM
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    Bunch on eBay. They all look like a single piece
    It would cost ya less than $10 to find out :)
     
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  11. Nov 19, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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    Would it be easy to peel plasti dip off plastic valance?
     
  12. Nov 20, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    It's very, very easy when it hasn't been on a long time. It gets a bit more difficult the longer it stays on (several months), as it dries out / becomes brittle and is harder to pull off in one piece.
     
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    It is easy to peel, but make sure you put it on thick enough. The thinner it is the more difficult it is to remove.
     
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    Im in the process of doing my tundra badges now. I think im gonna try it.The center piece sticks out a little like a bumper. If I can mask it right and get a good line it might look good. Anybody else try this and have pics by chance. I think I should order another can before starting. Ill send pictures when I finish.
     
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    I don't know, CAN you?
     
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    Not sure where you're located but I'd be willing to swap ya!
     
  17. Nov 20, 2020 at 8:37 PM
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    @Merkopac661 I photoshopped it for you. Maybe it will help you decide.

    upload_2020-11-20_20-38-10.jpg
     
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    I vote for this version
     
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  19. Nov 21, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    Yes that's what I was looking for. Thanks junior! I think it looks good I'm definitely doing it. Ordered more plasti dip. This is my truck and I think it will look better with that piece black.
     

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    Inkedupload_2020-11-20_20-38-10_LI.jpg I like how you made the white overlap where I circled. Hopefully it comes out as good as your photoshop
     
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    Actually does look pretty good! Breaks everything up a little. . Good call, Junior.
     
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    Your truck will look real good with it I think. Good luck! Glad the pic helped you out.
     
  23. Nov 25, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    Yes you can. I have a 2020 SR so no chrome, which I liked but I didn't like the dark grill. I did my hood bulge and grill surround to make sure I liked it. It looks fine. I am thinking about doing my bumper ends next. In the future it will all be painted but it may be a little while down the road. Now the mirror caps I may buy
     
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    You can PD pretty much anything and its a Budget Buy in....
     
  25. Nov 26, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    B3B8A507-5BB3-4FA4-AE69-FEFE234D249F.jpg The problem I’m having is getting a straight line. It doesn’t want to rip straight when I peel it off. Any tips?
     
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    Pull the tape from a different angle. I would try to pull it back tight against itself when you remove it and it would help but you might have to test try on something first.
     
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    Back to the drawing board lol.
     
  29. Nov 26, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Yeah I think your right. I’m gonna practice on my Camry. Maybe peeling the tape after 5 minutes after last coat. It’s seems to break on lips and edges. Maybe if use something with some thickness for my lines. Time for a six pack
     
  30. Nov 26, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    Maybe a sharp razor lightly down the edge of the tape before you pull it?? Just a thought
     

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