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michael833
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thought about doing this too. how many coats did you use?
corny
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3 or 4 has the best results i'd say maybe more but I ran out LOL. haha gotta buy me some more and also needa buy some clear coat.
fightman80
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Much better! I've never really been a fan of the chrome licence plate trim......great work covering it up!
corny
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Tucson4runner
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hmmm. my 2000 limited already came blacked out. was this stock or did its previous owner also know about the magical ways of the plasti dip?
ChildrenOfBodom
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Chrome license plate trim only came on 2002 models
corny
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I am the original owner haha and I'm prettay sure COB is right on this one
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JK tucson I read your post wrong i thought you were talking about mine haha. mah baddd.
Tucson4runner
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I am the original owner haha and I'm prettay sure COB is right on this one
EDIT**
JK tucson I read your post wrong i thought you were talking about mine haha. mah baddd.
well while ive got you on here my hitch is looking pretty similar to yours, im thinking about plasti dipping that as well. not sure how its going to come out considering the amount of room i have around it. ever thought about this?
fightman80
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I see what you did with yours, just covered it with a spare tire..nice
HA HA! Mine isn't chrome....it's like a Charcoal Color.......Still....thinking about repainting it, as it's starting to show it's age.......
corny
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I dont think dipping the hitch will be as effective as using some POR-15.
That was a suggestion that was given to me and that's what i've been reading on lately. Seems that when painting the hitch or rusted parts, POR-15 is the best way to go. if anyone could correct me if I'm wrong that'd be great
ahhah
Tucson4runner
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Never heard of the stuff. Will it come out the same matte black look?
corny
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Is there a specific kind of clearcoat that works best? thanks duuude!
corny
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I'm not sure how it'll look I've never used it before haha i'll let you know if i ever do end up using it.
corny
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So Today I've been working on dipping the whole rear bumper and its taking longer than i thought it would.
Removing the bumper was a hassle though i was able to do it.
I prep'd the bumper by sanding it down and washing beforehand.
Sprayed about 3 coats on each piece(3pc)
and finished off with Clear coat.
I'm still in the process of doing it right now just taking a little break.
but it should be back on by the end of the day and will post pics tmmrw probably because it'll be dark tonight.(duh!)
Removing the bumper was a hassle though i was able to do it.
I prep'd the bumper by sanding it down and washing beforehand.
Sprayed about 3 coats on each piece(3pc)
and finished off with Clear coat.
I'm still in the process of doing it right now just taking a little break.
but it should be back on by the end of the day and will post pics tmmrw probably because it'll be dark tonight.(duh!)
PalmettoRunner
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Lookin good man! Lovin the blacked out trim.
Tucson4runner
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i cant wait to see how this will turn out. i have the same color runner and i was going to do this this weekend so youll be my tester! did we ever find out what kind of clear coat to apply so it still has the matte look?
corny
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I used Rustoleum automotive enamel Gloss Protective clearcoat haha. It was the only one I saw at home depot. will post pic of the can too. but from when i finished it seemed like it looked pretty matte still just a little glossy'er but the sun was setting so it was getting darker will take a look tmmrw and post pics of the finished product in the sun haha.
