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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Akrum, Jun 11, 2021.

  1. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:06 AM
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    Akrum

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    Akrum [OP] New Member

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    E867E8FE-C839-458F-B65F-D6549A4A5840.jpg A4326A59-B0D0-4B11-A3D8-2324E85A62C0.jpg Hi all,

    I’m new here and excited to join the fam. I just picked up my first truck, 2016 Tundra CM 4x4 in blazing blue pearl a few weeks ago and I’m loving it!

    My plan is to do a overland style build that is good for 80% on road use. It will be a long process as I am not the wealthiest guy on the block, but excited to have a new creative outlet.

    First thing I plan to do is do some de-chroming. Not a big fan of all the chrome on the grille, not a terrible look but not for what I want. Any input on best place to get color matched grille would be warmly welcomed! I’m in the north Atlanta area.

    Here is my ride:
     
    Akrum, Jun 11, 2021
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  2. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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  3. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    Akrum

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    Awesome! Thank you!
     
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    Also, I would recommend debadging if you haven't already thought about it.
    QAYD2283[1].jpg
     
    TexAggie, Jun 11, 2021
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  5. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:33 AM
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    JerryH

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    JerryH Gravy Boatin, I don’t park I dock.

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  6. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:34 AM
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    Welcome from So Cal
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:36 AM
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    RobertD

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    RobertD SSEM#123, ASCM#4 "I call it Vera" ~Jayne Cobb

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    Welcome from DFW. Great color choice. Lot of information on this forum. Good luck not finding too many things to buy :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:46 AM
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    Akrum

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    Akrum [OP] New Member

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    I will either do that or replace with black pro badging. Not sure if I want all the black though…

    Was it easy to remove?
     
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  9. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    Thank you!
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    Thanks!
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:48 AM
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    Haha thanks, I am going to need it!
     
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    Yes, although the engine badge takes time. The entire badge has adhesive on it, so take your time and get it heated well before removing.
     
    TexAggie, Jun 11, 2021
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  13. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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    Welcome and congrats from Nevada
     
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  14. Jun 11, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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  15. Jun 11, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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    Got it, I appreciate your input!
     
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    Thanks all!
     
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    I've always loved that color !

    SoCal1.jpg
     
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    Welcome from New HAMPSHIRE!! Congrats on the truck!
     
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    The color matched grill can be had from sparks parts, but I ended up getting mine from my local dealer, they charged me $10 more than sparks without their shipping costs. So I came out ahead and had it in 3 days.
     
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    Also, don't spend the money on those pro badges, painters tape, newspaper, and plastidip. As long as you have about 5-6 layers it will hold up just fine and cost you like $8. There's a video on YouTube about it, I did mine and they've held up fine and you'd never know it was from factory that way
     
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    Thank you all, took her on some service roads last weekend, nothing too crazy. Nice to get off the road though!
     
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