2014 Trail - Silver bumper accent removed

[The Waco Kid]

A little bit, but it looks much better than plastidip, imho. I never cared for that look on body panels/trim. I do like it on some wheels though!

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/3m-di-noc-roll

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/3m-gloss-black-vinyl

 

[zech80]

Heres mine with the front plasti-dipped. I just didnt like the way the silver looked against the blue. I also hate chrome and shiney things

 

[RasJeff]

Now, that looks good. :thumb3:

 

[jrward]

Will try to get better lighting tomorrow.

 

[Speedy Gomez]

I would paint them matching the rest of the exterior colors paint.

I second that notion! Remember to always think twice and paint once. :artist2:

 

[buddeelee]

Looks really nice. Does anyone know if that "chin guard" will fit on an SR5? If so, are there reference points behind the bumper to drill out the holes for the clips?

 

[CSpaR]

I just bought a 2015 SR5 and wanted the front and rear "valance" (that's what the Toyota dealer parts guy said it's called in the book). It is a small part and could have easily have been 3m'ed on. Seems like they went crazy with the clips instead. You'd have to cut slits into your SR5 bumper to put it on. I'd love to have that bumped out look front and rear but I'm not gonna carve up my new baby.

Think I'll just paint the top bar around the Toyota logo and bottom lip black.

 

[BettysNephew]

I'm not sure why there is so much disdain toward the silver trim piece, and why people think it would be better to rattle can their new car. Maybe I'm one of the few that actually likes it and thinks that it completes the front end by accenting the headlights. In any case, I suppose you can order a replacement trim piece if you decide later down the line that it was a mistake to spray paint the bumper.

I agree, but then again mine is Attitude Black so painting it black would make it look like an SR5 or Ltd. Mine will stay silver as will the wheels. I like the contrast.

 

[joshoowa]

Heres mine with the front plasti-dipped. I just didnt like the way the silver looked against the blue. I also hate chrome and shiney things

Zech what kind of plugs do you have for your license plate holes?

 

[Dirty Brigade]

Plastidip for the win. Doesn't take much time. Be sure to put atleast 4 coats on, makes it easier to peel the excess.

 

[pokits]

Zech what kind of plugs do you have for your license plate holes?

Would also like to know the answer to this question!!! Pls

 

[jicko]

I had use this before on different vehicle. They comes color matched.

BumperPlugs for Toyota

 

[pokits]

thanks [MENTION=119516]jicko[/MENTION]


also anyone seen a thread on how to remove rear bumper accent? currently sitting in my garage sifting through this forumn with no luck

also. stuck on the last four clips of the front bumper! *sigh

 

[Engineer]

thanks [MENTION=119516]jicko[/MENTION]


also anyone seen a thread on how to remove rear bumper accent? currently sitting in my garage sifting through this forumn with no luck

also. stuck on the last four clips of the front bumper! *sigh

Personally I found it easier to remove the entire rear bumper THEN take off the accent piece. The clips are tough and have to be "Centered" when you push the latch down to get them to come out. I know others have done it with the bumper on

 

[pokits]

I was able to remove the accent while also removing the black mud guard that has 5 screws and a clip attached to make it 10x easier removing. Now onto the rear accent -___-

 

[SKINUM]

Anyone have a writeup on the rear trim removal?

****Edit****

Save yourself sometime & just remove the entire rear bumper. It's impossible to get all the clips off without breaking. So, remove the bumper & reuse the clips.

On the front it takes a bit of finesse but all of the clips can be removed by hand from beneath the bumper.

For both bumpers the # of clips are a bit excessive. 6 clips on each would be adequate for holding the trim pieces.

 

[Bm3r1]

Can this trim removal be done (front and rear bumper) then install the trd pro black trim?

Also anyone have an estimate of repair at their dealer?

 

[mbpinktaco]

yes you can. the part numbers are:
53901-35250
52169-35120
http://goo.gl/LBZ3gZ
http://goo.gl/pnYh74

you're looking about $300 in parts. Not sure about labor.

 

[Bm3r1]

yes you can. the part numbers are:
53901-35250
52169-35120
VALANCE PANEL | Genuine Toyota | 53901-35250
COVER RR BUMPER LW | Genuine Toyota | 52169-35120

you're looking about $300 in parts. Not sure about labor.

Perfect thank you!

 

[Hawkeye99]

PlastiDip bumper valance

Here is the finished product on my '16 T4R TP. 6 coats. Looks good from a distance. I did a terrible job of cutting the edges and its looks just OK when you see up close. Great thing about Plastidip is that I can remove it and try again if I want. Use 1.5 cans of spray. Not even $10. My quote at a local autobody shop was $400 to have both valances removed, painted and reinstalled.