Black Badge Overlays

[JLM3rd]

Hi All
So I'm at my dealer for a 40k oil change and I noticed a new 4Runner on the sales floor. The badges jumped out to me as they are black and I've been wanting to do that myself. Well, come to find out they are badge overlays with double sided tape! I think I found my next update!

 

[superkenny9192]

I love the look, especially on a dark colored 4runner. This whole time I thought people sprayed it or something lol. Or just bought black badges.

 

[e60ral]

https://nox-lux.com/product/2010-2017-4-runner-black-out-kit/

 

[jwkilgore]

I love the look, especially on a dark colored 4runner. This whole time I thought people sprayed it or something lol. Or just bought black badges.

I'd bet that every other one you saw WAS sprayed. Not paint, but Plasti-dip. Can be done on the vehicle. Clean the area thoroughly, mask around the area, and apply multiple very light coats. The gap between the letters and the body allows you to peel the plastic away from the paint leaving it on the letters/logo.

Or it could be paint, but that requires removing the badges from the vehicle first then sticking them back on.

ETA: For $130+shipping+tax, I'd definitely at least try the Plasti-dip first, but that's just me.

 

[Angelo]

Hi All
So I'm at my dealer for a 40k oil change and I noticed a new 4Runner on the sales floor. The badges jumped out to me as they are black and I've been wanting to do that myself. Well, come to find out they are badge overlays with double sided tape! I think I found my next update!

+1 for one $8 can of plastidip, some self motivation, and the satisfaction that you did it yourself and saved $100. Seriously, don't spend that kind of money on that kit when you can dip for a tenth of the price. Search plastidip / chrome / badges / de-badging for lots of useful info right here on the forum.

PM me if you want some guidance. Good luck man.

 

[disasterman]

$80 OEM parts on Ebay.

 

[saleen12]

+1 for one $8 can of plastidip, some self motivation, and the satisfaction that you did it yourself and saved $100. Seriously, don't spend that kind of money on that kit when you can dip for a tenth of the price. Search plastidip / chrome / badges / de-badging for lots of useful info right here on the forum.

PM me if you want some guidance. Good luck man.

This, and I think plastidip looks better on the SR5 because the letters dont run together like they do on the NOX kit. I had never painted anything in my life and plasti dipped all of the chrome on my 4runner in a few hours on the weekend and that was with messing up 4 times on one SR5 badge.

 

[toku58]

Here's how I did mine:

I didn't like the way the "SR5" looked so these look much better IMHO.

Ebay decal overlay. Cheap!

 

[t4rlol]

$80 OEM parts on Ebay.

Yep, search for 00016-89016. I got them from seller toyota_parts_universe which is a Toyota dealership in Tampa.

 

[toku58]

Yep, search for 00016-89016. I got them from seller toyota_parts_universe which is a Toyota dealership in Tampa.

Overlay: $79
00016-89016 Genuine OEM Toyota 2010-2016 4Runner Black Out Overlay Kit | eBay

Decal: $13

Toyota 4Runner Rear Emblem Decal Overlay - 2016 | eBay




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[rocky.mtn]

Seem very expensive for overlays, you could always use plasti-dip glossifier to give them the shiny look as well.
I'm going to be "plasti-dipping" mine over the coming week. My only question for those who have done it on the rear letters, did you spray over the entire rear plastic piece or remove each letter? I think I'd rather spray over the entire section, but don't know if i need to get the underside as well (near the hatch release). I just don't want it do peel easily!

 

[CZ-4Runner]

Has anyone seen black overlays for the TRD Off Road side badge? I've found all the others online varying in price but no "Off Road" anywhere. Just want to see if they look any better than the SR5 overlay before going the plasti-dip route. Thanks!!

 

[HoodratT4R]

Has anyone seen black overlays for the TRD Off Road side badge? I've found all the others online varying in price but no "Off Road" anywhere. Just want to see if they look any better than the SR5 overlay before going the plasti-dip route. Thanks!!

Same here looking for the Off Road overlays as well

 

[<<<<]

$90 For set of plastic letter covers is a joke. Brand new emblems cost less than that but I guess if people are willing to pay for it then there is a market.

 

[CZ-4Runner]

Same here looking for the Off Road overlays as well

I went the plasti dip route for the side badges that I figured I'd have trouble finding. They came out really good. Did about 6 coats. Little time consuming picking out between the smaller letters but pretty good looking. I'll use the overlays for the rest of the vehicle now.

 

[gibburnz]

Plasti-Dip vs. Overlays

The only thing I'll say about the overlays are is that they're smoother and probably leave very little "fuzzies" when you take your 4R to the car wash. I sprayed mine and every time I get a wash, I have little terrycloth fuzzies on my lettering. Not the end of the world, just my observation though.

 

[Svereb]

Seem very expensive for overlays, you could always use plasti-dip glossifier to give them the shiny look as well.
I'm going to be "plasti-dipping" mine over the coming week. My only question for those who have done it on the rear letters, did you spray over the entire rear plastic piece or remove each letter? I think I'd rather spray over the entire section, but don't know if i need to get the underside as well (near the hatch release). I just don't want it do peel easily!

Tape around the whole section of letters, but you don't have to go around the entire rear plastic piece, just the letters. When you pull the excess off it pulls cleanly around each letter. Search youtube and you will see some examples.


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[Forest RnR]

$80 OEM parts on Ebay.

This is how I got mine, don't pay $130 for this mod, there is no reason to do so.

 

[240ric]

This is how I got mine, don't pay $130 for this mod, there is no reason to do so.

Occasionally there is a $15 off $75 promotion on eBay if you are not in a rush. That's how I got mine.

 

[Chriseb444]

I bought a couple cans of plasti dip and did all the badges, the door handles and the chrome on my bumpers, looks great, now for the luggage rack. trying to dechrome without having to spend an arm and leg.