Satin Black Paint for Valances to match TRD Pro Grill

[darksparkz]

I have an 2020 SR5 and plan on getting the TRD front grill and front/rear lower valances. I found valances that are silver from an ORP, so I'd have to paint it, I'm looking to match the same black satin as the TRD front grill. From some research, I've seen folks recommend either of the below three options.

SEM Black Bumper Coater (Amazon.com: SEM 39103 Black Original Flexible Bumper Coater Aerosol - 12 oz.: Automotive)

Spray Max 2K Hot Rod Satin Black (Spray Max 2K Hot Rod Satin Black: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific)

VHT Bumper Trim Satin Black
(Amazon.com: VHT Hood, Bumper & Trim Paint Satin Spray Black 11 Oz.: Automotive)


I was considering plasti-dip, but I wanted to match the TRD grill more with the satin black finish from a spray paint.
What are your thoughts?

 

[jimday1982]

I have an 2020 SR5 and plan on getting the TRD front grill and front/rear lower valances. I found valances that are silver from an ORP, so I'd have to paint it, I'm looking to match the same black satin as the TRD front grill. From some research, I've seen folks recommend either of the below three options.

SEM Black Bumper Coater (Amazon.com: SEM 39103 Black Original Flexible Bumper Coater Aerosol - 12 oz.: Automotive)

Spray Max 2K Hot Rod Satin Black (Spray Max 2K Hot Rod Satin Black: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific)

VHT Bumper Trim Satin Black
(Amazon.com: VHT Hood, Bumper & Trim Paint Satin Spray Black 11 Oz.: Automotive)


I was considering plasti-dip, but I wanted to match the TRD grill more with the satin black finish from a spray paint.
What are your thoughts?

I'm gonna bump this for you, because I'd like some opinions as well.

I'd also add that simply inserting index cards in the small gap surrounding the valance (and then using plastic sheeting where needed to prevent overspray) appears to eliminate the need to remove both the valance and bumper.

 

[darksparkz]

I ended up trying the Spray Max first, it had good coverage, but had paint splutter from the can during spraying. I ended up needing to sand it a bit and then repaint with the SEM Bumper Coater, and that was much better. In hindsight, I would've just done the SEM Bumper Coater to begin with.

 

[jimday1982]

I ended up trying the Spray Max first, it had good coverage, but had paint splutter from the can during spraying. I ended up needing to sand it a bit and then repaint with the SEM Bumper Coater, and that was much better. In hindsight, I would've just done the SEM Bumper Coater to begin with.

Thanks. I was leaning toward going the SEM Trim paint route.

 

[Charles Bronson]

How do you intend to attach the valences? The ORP and Pro have slits cut in the bumper. The valences have pegs which slide through the slits and then you use sliding clips to lock them in.

The black satin painted OEM covers from the Pro are pretty cheap; much cheaper than the silver ORP valences. I think I paid for $100 for them from the local dealer and did the swap on my wife's 2020 ORP. I did the front without removing the bumper cover. The rear bumper cover had to come off to do the install; no way around it.

If I had an SR5, I wouldn't do the valences as look is so much cleaner, especially with the Pro grille.