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Chrome delete

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Umanzor5, May 24, 2018.

  1. May 24, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    Umanzor5

    Umanzor5 [OP] New Member

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    looking into doing a chrome delete. And tempted to buy the 2018 grill just to change the chrome surround to the one that comes painted black. Does anybody have pics of that done. Another option was to plasti dip it but idk if that’s a good idea. If anybody has any pictures of that would be awesome. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. May 24, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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    Hoologan

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    You can get a color matched TRD Pro grill (if they made a TRD Pro in your color) and keep the insert if that's what you're looking for.

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  3. May 24, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    GodlessPro

    GodlessPro Bougie BASTRD

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    Did you paint your limited parts or swap from a '17 Pro?
     
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  4. May 24, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Man, that is a nice looking truck :drool:
     
  5. May 24, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    Pro parts swap. Sorry, I thought that was implied by my post.
     
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  6. May 24, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    GodlessPro

    GodlessPro Bougie BASTRD

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    That is what I thought you were saying, but I wanted to double check. I just moved from a Pro to a Limited, so all the chrome is freaking me out.
     
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  7. May 24, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Awesome truck man.. I love that color.. and yes exactly what I was looking for.. keep the grill but just have the surround changed to black.. I just wanted to go with the paint job
     
  8. May 24, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Umanzor5

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    And if I can avoid touching the emblemb the best.. don’t want to mess up the tss
     
  9. Jul 30, 2018 at 1:07 AM
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    Ballaholic_408

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    SOOOOOOOOOOON
    Super clean! Giving me ideas for my Limited cement tundra. Do you have any more pictures? Also, what percent tint did you get
     
  10. Jul 31, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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    jmdwifi

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    All chrome gone, pro grill, KC ditch light and bluetooth wireless controller.
    Mine is almost complete. I need to paint the letters if I can get the TSS to be stable.

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  11. Jul 31, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    WEAL

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    @jmdwifi . . . Seeing you park that nice truck next to the shopping cart return thing has got my anxiety up to a level 5-6. :eek:
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Fiestee23

    Fiestee23 A CHICK'S TRUCK

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    Riggghhht???
     
  13. Jul 31, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    WEAL

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    Lol.....I probably look like I'm drunk whenever I go to park, because I risk assess each spot and can't decide. Usually end up parking 1/4 mile away.
     
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  14. Jul 31, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    Fiestee23 A CHICK'S TRUCK

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    Right...

    Like pull in and think nah... I'll try another place... Then another place.... And think maybe... Then nope.... I'll just go park waaaaaaaay over there!
     
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  15. Jul 31, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    nishibot

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    Why no one returns the carts to the corral anyway! :notsure:
     
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  16. Jul 31, 2018 at 9:58 PM
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    WEAL

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    Well kind of. People are lazy....BUT if they happen to be close enough, they'll just push the cart in the general direction of the shopping cart corral. And in this case, towards a nice cement tundra.

    I'm done now :)
     
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  17. Aug 1, 2018 at 1:06 AM
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    No mods yet
    Did you cap the handles and mirrors? Or paint?
     
  18. Aug 1, 2018 at 4:07 AM
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    All chrome gone, pro grill, KC ditch light and bluetooth wireless controller.
    This was early in the morning. I know what you're saying
     
  19. Aug 1, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    That just gives you more time to appreciate it when you’re walking back to it.
     
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  20. Aug 5, 2018 at 9:28 AM
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    Chrome gone - just finished the badges and door handles this morning.

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  21. Aug 5, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    HUTCHJ

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    It's amazing Toyota doesn't make their trucks look like this. Toyota must have some sort of stock in chrome or something. Old Buicks don't even have as much chrome as these trucks do from the factory.
     
  22. Aug 6, 2018 at 8:49 AM
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    Started my process. Need to do something with badges, rear bumper..........anyone ever powder-coat exhaust tips?? Just a thought......image000000.jpg
     
  23. Aug 6, 2018 at 3:37 PM
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    Wish we had those plates in my temporary state.
     
  24. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    Where do you get those cement bumper corners? Thanks.
     
  25. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    sparks toyota. They are on here.
     
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  26. Aug 7, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Scojat28... What type of mirrors are those? I like them!
     
  27. Aug 12, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    Painted mirror caps and handles from Sparksparts
     
  28. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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  29. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    I'm in the process of deleting the chrome. It takes time and, unfortunately a lot of money. Getting ready to vinyl wrap the chrome on the front and rear bumpers and replace the taillights with Spyder LED's.

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