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De-Chroming

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Jruck, Jun 4, 2018.

  1. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:43 AM
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    Jruck

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    As everyone already knows, The limited is full of chrome. What an absolute shame! The first thing I want to do is color key the door handles and the mirror caps. Any recommendations on how to do this? Are these just new parts I need to order, or is it as simple as taking them off, taking them to the body shop and having them painted?
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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    Sparks parts will get you what you need. Very simple install as well.
     
  3. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    I think everyone pretty much gets new ones and replaces them. You can go through @Roman to get what you need:)
     
  4. Jun 4, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    dradd Sometimes there is just us

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  5. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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  6. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    @Roman can you get them in cement? The ones on sparks parts are an additional 150 just for cement.
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    No sir, unfortunately not. That's one of the colors that isn't available from the factory.
     
  8. Jun 4, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    poheller

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    Question. My Tundra is Blazing Blue Pearl. My handles are the slight textured ones and same with my mirror cap. Anyone else have luck painting and clear coating these vs the smooth ones?
     
  9. Jun 4, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    I agree. They really should offer packages with no chrome with the SR5 & up trim lines... With the regional package on mine they blacked out the badges and threw on black step bars, but still have super shiny grill and bumper caps. but then if they did offer those packages I guess I'd have to find a different reason to mod the truck LOL
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    aperezsh

    aperezsh Blessed are the peacemakers

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    RACIS.........#CHROMELIVES MATTER #CHROMEISKOOL #KEEPDACHROME
     
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    My handles and mirror caps cams painted. They did send the front bumper caps to their painter and then shipped. Worked for me.
     
  12. Jun 4, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    I like my black handles on the cement.. cheaper too.. matches black badges like the pro
     
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  13. Jun 4, 2018 at 8:18 PM
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    I like the black mirrors and handles on my MGM too planning on powder coating my bumper corners at this point.
     
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  14. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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    jewsNbrews SSEM #8 level 3, RGBA #5 lab tested lab approved

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    Chrome is ok in small quantities. When the whole front end is chrome it's too much. Color match with chrome inlet looks good. Limited and SR5 is just too much IMHO
     
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  15. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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    jewsNbrews SSEM #8 level 3, RGBA #5 lab tested lab approved

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    I like that look too. Color matched everything is too much. Need a good secondary color to break things up.
     
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    Flux capacitor!
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    has anyone tried superclean on the front drill surrounds?
     
  18. Nov 3, 2018 at 7:56 AM
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    That video was pretty sick. Can't be that simple?????? I might have to try with a piece of chrome, maybe a bike part first or just try a door handle and see.
     
  19. Nov 3, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    Flux capacitor!
    I tried the super clean on some plastic chrome parts. It didn’t come off like the video with the chrome matchbox cars.
     
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    jewsNbrews SSEM #8 level 3, RGBA #5 lab tested lab approved

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    Same here.
     
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    Okay so some thinking and digging. The hotwheels car is painted chrome, not plated chrome. Car parts are plated chrome, so I don't think this super purple trick will work. You have to acid etch the chrome or get it dipped, which will melt the plastic. Ugh. Maybe sand or media blast the chrome, prime and paint?
     
  22. Nov 3, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    @Roman I have looked but don't see barcelona red in anything. Is it not available. Thanks.
     
  23. Nov 3, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    When I blacked out my headlights on my 05 tacoma I used that purple stuff on the reflector bowls. Let it sit for a while and the chrome came right off. Worked for me in that regard.
     
  24. Nov 3, 2018 at 12:57 PM
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    Quick question, Where are the front “drill” surrounds? You mean the grille?

    Sand with 400 and etching primer
     
  26. Nov 5, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    I can get mirror caps in 3R3, and the 2014-17 Pro grille and bulge are available in that color as well.
     
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