Ecological Shells for Grill Surround and Bulge

Anyone have experience with the Grill Surround and Bulge shells from Ecological? I know guys here have their bumper shells but my search for surround/bulge shows no results.

I have a 2019 MGM and would likely go with the Black ABS paintable. I think then use the Duplicolor MGM spray paint. Any advice on how to paint these?

https://www.ecoological.com/store/p...d_Hood_Bulge_Overlay_-_Chrome_Delete_Kit.html

 

They attach with tape which I am not fond of. I'm just wondering how they mate up to the body lines....of theu are flush or not. IMO the painted replacement parts are the better option.

 

I tried to post a picture from their website but could not. It does appear they will not sit flush. One of the things I was hoping for input/clarification from someone who already had them.

I'm not willing (at this point) to drop $550 plus for the OEM replacements. These would seem to be a better durability option vs. Plasti-dip.

I may even just keep the ABS black paintable shells black. I've got an ARB front bumper coming and the black surround behind that big black bumper might just work.

Once that bumper is on you are not getting that grill surround back off without pulling the 300# winch/bumper. Uh no.

 

The bumpershellz thread has lots of examples of the surround and bulge. I’ve seen a video @2020Platinum rattlecanning his tow mirrors like you’re talking about, but this is a much larger piece. Not sure how it would come out.

 

Well dang. Don't know how I missed that. I'll go a looking.

ETA - think I found the big thread... https://www.tundras.com/threads/chrome-delete-covers-for-tundra-bumpers-bumpershellz.33261/

 

Yeah they’re in there. I think some said fit was great, a couple had some slight chrome showing. Some of it had to do with early packaging/shipping issues that have since been resolved.

I myself have been waiting on someone to review the taco vinyl pro grill replacement that comes with painted surround and grill. I’m hoping that’s a reliable product.

 

@GWill Thanks. The last 10 pages or so of that thread give me the insight I needed. That said, I do need to reconsider just ponying up for the OEM surround and bulge. One time expense and all that. Especially it being "trapped for eternity" behind that ARB bumper.

The last thing I'd want to do is have to remove that to "service" a bumper shellz adheasive issue or Plasti-dip touch up.

 

Yeah after thinking about it, looking at the truck and considering the price of OEM replacement vs. hassle vs. future certain degradation of a Plasti-dip coating vs. Bumpershellz tape failure... I'm out and just going to keep the stock surround and bulge.



When considering the ARB bumper will cover the lower chrome surround I am happy to save around $600. That will go to gears/locker. So not so sad. I won't even notice it without trying...

 

Oh damn. Well that makes that decision easy

 

Damn.

 

I remember seeing they had a 2nd version. Hopefully they’re better

 

From the thread GWill suggested they do seem to have good customer service for the issues that come up. But...

 

Thanks for the replies.

 

Yeah EC1 does a good job of relaying information and answering everyone’s questions/concerns in that thread. They’re expanding pretty quickly and this one is a new product.

I’ll def grab the bumpershellz at some point, look for OEM bulge and surround

 

I have corner bumper and they have held up so far, its been around three years now.

 

Same here, lol I just turn it off. Im just lazy to take everything apart again, especially i have fender flares it’s annoying taking them half of the screw out.