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Vinyl vs plastidip

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Dustydirt19, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. Oct 24, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Dustydirt19

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    What's the general consensus on plastidip vs vinyl on chrome bumper end caps? Durability, longevity, etc.....
     
  2. Oct 24, 2016 at 6:42 PM
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    joonbug

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    Wrapping is better in every way. Just costs more and blue might be hard to match.
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    Tophergt99

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  4. Oct 24, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    Just trying black out the bumper. Same color as the plastic center pieces of the bumpers
     
  5. Oct 24, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    Law323

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    plastidip would be a good option (and cheaper) if you don't mind peeling it off whenever a rock hits it. Hard to clean too.
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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    I originally plasti dipped but as mentioned one Little Rock and u need to redo the whole section so I wrapped very happy
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2016 at 9:41 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    LineX it??? Had a buddy vinyl his truck rocks hit tore up vinyl also nother buddy plastidip same thing
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2016 at 10:21 AM
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    I used autodip it's vinyl based peelable spray it's glossy looks like oem paint check. My build out for pics
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2016 at 10:24 AM
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    If u use cheap vinyl then yes my guy had this thick stuff for exterior and no issues
     
  10. Nov 2, 2016 at 11:40 AM
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    I've used both. did some 3M carbon fiber on some trucks, also did some plasti dip and both were good. depends on what is being done and how long you want it to last. both are good affordable mods that can really change the look of a stock truck quick and easy.
     
  11. Nov 2, 2016 at 4:38 PM
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    What would you do to get the grill, front bumper caps, mirrors, and door handles done if the price was not as important as the final product? Line-X/Rhino color matched or just have them painted?
     
  12. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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    Just keep in mind it's what you are willing to spend and no matter what it's the front of the truck so ur gonna get knicks no matter what. Unless u paint it the get them wrapped in the clear 3m protective film
     
  13. Nov 2, 2016 at 5:18 PM
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    TRD pro grille, powder coat the bumper corners, color matched or black handles and mirrors. I think that's the best way to go.
     
  14. Nov 2, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    I'm looking at Line-X for my front bumper ends. Here is a truck that was done at the place where I got my windows tinted. They told me $200 for the ends.

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  15. Nov 2, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    I 2nd @joonbug. Oem black or paint to color match handles. Powder coat end caps and dip for badges. Pro grill. Could do some bed liner if you want rugged last forever finish. "Eye of the truck owner"
     
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  16. Nov 2, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    @Roman sells color matched handles and mirror caps. I wouldn't paint my handles.
     
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    Haha yes I ment buy painted color matched handles. Most are oem black or chrome. Can be ordered to color match. I probably just made this worse...
     
  18. Nov 2, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    I had my bumpers Line-X..very pleased with result.

    chrome underneath.

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  20. Nov 2, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    I agree with joonbug. If money weren't the object, I'd buy OEM parts and I'd order from Roman. I've been spraying paint for a long time, my gun is 30 yrs. old. So, spraying is easy for me. I'd still rather buy color matched parts 'cause prep's a bitch.
     
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