Who has changed the color of Front and Rear Valance

$360 total? That isn't bad. I'm hoping CarTrimHome is going to start making these. I would imagine they'd sell both for less than $250 total.

Yeah, total shipped to NY. I used a 10% discount code on ebay. I thought it was really good given the price included the clips, which just makes life easier. They inevitably break when pulling off the original trim. I forget how many are included, but I know it's around 40 of them.
 
Leaning towards having my body shop guy in Charlotte paint them. debating between matte black or matching the body with some MGM.
 
i removed it today, wasnt bad after i figured it out, some tight spots but can be done with fingers after you remove the bottom shroud.

Bottom Shroud has 5 10mm bolts and a push plug that you need a butter knife or pry tool to remove.
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the bumper valance for front has a bunch of white clips holding it on. i used my hand to remove them all. might need a small tool that pushes down the fastener so it pops out. i was lucky with it. you can see all the clips there, i put them in place, some are hard to find with your hand.
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there is truck with no valance on front. this will make painting it easier and a better job can be done this way.
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i did a micro crackle texture, i used Krylon colormaster matte black first, then did lots of Rustoleum peel coat splatter coats till even, then Rustoleum fexidip splatter coats til even, chemical reaction creates a texture like leather. use techniques like this alot when i do the car builds, sometimes it has to be wiped off and redone, got lucky and pattern came out nice and even, now it has to sit all night then be washed and installed in the morning.
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2020 ORP ... went to a dealership to price dent and rear black valances. When I asked about installation they said no one in the service department would want anything to do with that, but that I should contact the dealer’s in-house body shop.

The guy there is in the business of repairing collision damage. He instinctively put together a quote for painting my silver ones black. It escalated to over $1000 because he said he was going to have to remove the bumpers. And unplug the radar sensor. Disconnecting and reconnecting the radar sensor is a $500 affair due to legal calibration issues.

Now I’m starting to understand why the 2020 ORPs with “Predator XP” packages have changed for 2020. In the past, the P XP packages included a heritage grille. Now they black out the front emblem and call it a day.

Parts department also said they could not order the 2020 heritage grille parts (with radar block accommodations) even with a correct part number. “Try back in a couple of months”.

May look into wrapping the valances or delaying that gratification for a later time.


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2020 ORP ... went to a dealership to price dent and rear black valances. When I asked about installation they said no one in the service department would want anything to do with that, but that I should contact the dealer’s in-house body shop.

The guy there is in the business of repairing collision damage. He instinctively put together a quote for painting my silver ones black. It escalated to over $1000 because he said he was going to have to remove the bumpers. And unplug the radar sensor. Disconnecting and reconnecting the radar sensor is a $500 affair due to legal calibration issues.

Now I’m starting to understand why the 2020 ORPs with “Predator XP” packages have changed for 2020. In the past, the P XP packages included a heritage grille. Now they black out the front emblem and call it a day.

Parts department also said they could not order the 2020 heritage grille parts (with radar block accommodations) even with a correct part number. “Try back in a couple of months”.

May look into wrapping the valances or delaying that gratification for a later time.


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i just showed you how to do it for the price of paint cans and a 10mm socket.
 
2020 ORP ... went to a dealership to price dent and rear black valances. When I asked about installation they said no one in the service department would want anything to do with that, but that I should contact the dealer’s in-house body shop.

The guy there is in the business of repairing collision damage. He instinctively put together a quote for painting my silver ones black. It escalated to over $1000 because he said he was going to have to remove the bumpers. And unplug the radar sensor. Disconnecting and reconnecting the radar sensor is a $500 affair due to legal calibration issues.

Now I’m starting to understand why the 2020 ORPs with “Predator XP” packages have changed for 2020. In the past, the P XP packages included a heritage grille. Now they black out the front emblem and call it a day.

Parts department also said they could not order the 2020 heritage grille parts (with radar block accommodations) even with a correct part number. “Try back in a couple of months”.

May look into wrapping the valances or delaying that gratification for a later time.


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I ran into something similar when I wanted a GT500 rear valance put on my old Mustang. Dealership's body shop wanted $1,200 to install a $180 part. Ended up biting the bullet and installed it myself in about 30 minutes.

I think they just don't want to waste their time with small jobs like this and give out ridiculous quotes to scare people off.
 
I ran into something similar when I wanted a GT500 rear valance put on my old Mustang. Dealership's body shop wanted $1,200 to install a $180 part. Ended up biting the bullet and installed it myself in about 30 minutes.

I think they just don't want to waste their time with small jobs like this and give out ridiculous quotes to scare people off.

funny thing is guy that sold me the car at dealer said he only thinks they sell black out logo kits for 499$ and leave valances silver to sell expensive valance to you later on.

the black logos are way over priced.

there is my 12$ textured paint job. after texturing i used Hammerite Black, it looks like gunmetal metallic grey. i still got tto wash it after i left finger prints on it installing in cold weather but im done for the night.

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Any body shops to have them painted in LA you guys trust? Willing to travel a little too. Neighboring county/towns.
 
I don't see where you are getting this $500 oem part cost? The rear valance is between 127 and 139 and the front is 159 to 180.
There are still several for $500. I dont understand it but they are there. This si the best deal on FleaBay.
Toyota 4Runner 14-21 TRD PRO Front & Rear Lower Black Valance w Clips Genuine OE | eBay

My $0.02, dont be a puss. Pull the valances off and learn a new skill. Prep, paint and do it yourself. It IS NOT rocket science. F if I'm spending $389 on something I can do myself for $20.
 
front valance - black

I just did this upgrade last week..
It took me a while to figure the best strategy for me.
I started focused on wrapping... however, wrapping is expensive where I am .. a little better than paint for durability but not much in my opinion.

I ended up buying a brand new black TRD bumper valance (for off road durability) and then wrapping the bumper section behind / above the bumper valance and below the lower grill. It turned out great and I think it'll be pretty durable on the trails.

Stay safe out there.
 
I just did this upgrade last week..
It took me a while to figure the best strategy for me.
I started focused on wrapping... however, wrapping is expensive where I am .. a little better than paint for durability but not much in my opinion.

I ended up buying a brand new black TRD bumper valance (for off road durability) and then wrapping the bumper section behind / above the bumper valance and below the lower grill. It turned out great and I think it'll be pretty durable on the trails.

Stay safe out there.

What were the quotes to wrap your front and rear valance?
 
I just painted and installed on my sr5.

Paint I bought from Amazon

Spray Max 2K High Gloss Finish Clear Coat Spray Paint | Car Parts and Repair Refinishing Clear Coat for Permanent Sealing of Coated Surfaces | 3680061 Amazon.com: Spray Max 2K High Gloss Finish Clear Coat Spray Paint | Car Parts and Repair Refinishing Clear Coat for Permanent Sealing of Coated Surfaces | 3680061 : Automotive
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I just painted and installed on my sr5.

Paint I bought from Amazon

Spray Max 2K High Gloss Finish Clear Coat Spray Paint | Car Parts and Repair Refinishing Clear Coat for Permanent Sealing of Coated Surfaces | 3680061 Amazon.com: Spray Max 2K High Gloss Finish Clear Coat Spray Paint | Car Parts and Repair Refinishing Clear Coat for Permanent Sealing of Coated Surfaces | 3680061 : Automotive


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I am about to order the same paint that TwistedJake used - Satin. You used the same brand, but high gloss. Is there a reason you went with high gloss vs the satin?
thanks
 
3M vinyl wrap in satin black; have it on now for 4 months now and still holding strong.


Did you use the 1080 series? I see it on amazon 1' wide by 5' long. Is 1" wide enough? I dont think it is.

How is it holding up and how close does it match the black in the grill under the toyota emblem?
 

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