Black Painted Grill Surround - Pictures? - Page 2

2LCs · 03-19-08, 07:46 PM

uzj100 · 03-19-08, 07:51 PM

That looks awesome. I painted the emblem black too and my 00 champagne has flares.

uzj100 · 03-20-08, 08:32 AM

What did I learn about painting plastic!

1. Use spray paint that is intended for plastic. Will be cleaning and repainting this afternoon with plasti coat spray paint.
2. Do not get in a hurry and use paint intended for metal.
3. The bottom grill needs a coat to match even thou it is flat black.

I really like the look and can not believe I did not do this sooner.

pint · 03-20-08, 09:18 AM

Lookin' good! I used Dupli-Color high temp engine paint and am happy with the results. Hopefully it will hold up. Will post pics later today.

pint · 03-20-08, 03:48 PM

Here is the final product.

uzj100 · 03-20-08, 04:04 PM

Looks awesome!

joebeare · 03-20-08, 04:26 PM

Nice.

1loudLX · 03-20-08, 11:11 PM

pint....you still have a chrome hoop.

BMWSTOY · 03-21-08, 06:31 AM

Agree with Loud, something should be done with the Chrome, but kudos - looks great!

Pint, are those the factory fogs in the TJM. I am sure that info is somewhere, but?

Well on your way to ROTM. Now when I spot your rig around town there will be no mistaking it. Mine still looks like a mall runner.

1loudLX · 03-21-08, 06:47 AM

ya the TJM T3 has provisions for the stock fogs

pint · 03-21-08, 07:21 AM

Yes, stock fogs. Looking at adding either some Hella's or Lightforce's soon.

Can't decide what too do with the chrome hoop? Take it off? Paint it? Was thinking maybe paint it with the truck bed coating I used on the trim?

BMWSTOY · 03-21-08, 09:48 AM

Truck Bed paint? That might look too good where I would want to copy it

After posting I went to the TJM site and saw that the fogs fit - I like the look and function.

pint · 03-21-08, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWSTOY

Truck Bed paint? That might look too good where I would want to copy it

After posting I went to the TJM site and saw that the fogs fit - I like the look and function.

I used Dupli-Color Truck Bed Cooating in black from Autozone when I painted the trim last week. I like the look enough that I think I'm going to do the rear bumper cover until the

gives me enough allowance to buy a Slee!

schlaker · 03-21-08, 11:18 AM

Not sure if it really shows in the picture, but since the TJM hoop is aluminum rather than chrome, I took some 3M cloth to it for a brushed aluminum look. Helps take away a little bling.

A black anodized finish would look super cool and custom, some of my customers include anodizing shops so I might look into it.

pesimsmd · 03-21-08, 03:46 PM

all I did was paint the Gold Toyota Emblem, black.... for a much improved look. I just need to figure out hoe to paint the gold lettering in the back?

pint · 03-22-08, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pesimsmd

all I did was paint the Gold Toyota Emblem, black.... for a much improved look. I just need to figure out hoe to paint the gold lettering in the back?

Unfortunately the rear emblems are a pain to get off and back on. They are held on with double sided tape basically. Once they are off, you need too get all the old tape off and re-tape them with an automotive trim tape...3M makes a nice thin one. I took all mine off and only put the Toyota sombrero back on once i painted it.

pint · 03-22-08, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pesimsmd

all I did was paint the Gold Toyota Emblem, black.... for a much improved look. I just need to figure out hoe to paint the gold lettering in the back?

Sorry, I didn't tell you how to get them off! Most use dental floss or fishing line. Just pull it back and forth between the body and tape. Only takes a few minutes to get them off.

gearguywb · 03-23-08, 05:32 AM

To get the emblems off you can also use WD40...loosens the adhesive to make it easier to remove.

I used paint from Home Depot that is specifically designed for plastic. No prep work needed. I did go ahead and clean/scuff the grill with steel wool. Came out pretty decent overall.

cruiser100 · 03-24-08, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearguywb

To get the emblems off you can also use WD40...loosens the adhesive to make it easier to remove.

I used paint from Home Depot that is specifically designed for plastic. No prep work needed. I did go ahead and clean/scuff the grill with steel wool. Came out pretty decent overall.

Or you can use a heat gun; makes getting the adhesive off much easier as well.

uzj100 · 03-25-08, 04:37 AM

Goo Gone will also take the sticky residue off once you have sawed the emblems off with dental floss.

1loudLX · 03-25-08, 03:22 PM

3M makes a specific adhesive remover spray...thats my tool of choice along with the heatgun and dental floss.

uzj100 · 06-16-08, 02:15 PM

I may go with a body colored grill instead of black. Check out this 200 from Artic Trucks.

gaylon · 06-16-08, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzj100

Goo Gone will also take the sticky residue off once you have sawed the emblems off with dental floss.

I used fabric fishing line - Kevlar like - called something like spiderweb or spider line. Worked like a charm. Then a little goof off and a little wax to get the paint smooth and you are good to go. I painted the sombreros (front and rear) with graphite metallic spray paint. Looked good imho.

1loudLX · 06-16-08, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uzj100

I may go with a body colored grill instead of black. Check out this 200 from Artic Trucks.

oh my lord, i never thought i'd say this, I WANT THAT 200!

Topmounter · 06-16-08, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1loudLX

oh my lord, i never thought i'd say this, I WANT THAT 200!

I'm just wondering what color it is under all that mud

uzj100 · 06-17-08, 06:41 AM

Me too on the 200. To me, that is the best so far.

03-19-08, 07:46 PM	#31
2LCs IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cedar Point, NC Posts: 116	__________________ 87 FJ-60 / OME 2"w/33" AT's ARB Front Bumper, Kaymar Rear Bumper, Wilderness Full Expedition Roof Rack, Truck Bed Liner Full Flat-Black Exterior Paint Job, 2F w/ 110k. 00 100 / 151k stock.

03-19-08, 07:51 PM	#32
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	That looks awesome. I painted the emblem black too and my 00 champagne has flares. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

03-20-08, 08:32 AM	#33
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	What did I learn about painting plastic! 1. Use spray paint that is intended for plastic. Will be cleaning and repainting this afternoon with plasti coat spray paint. 2. Do not get in a hurry and use paint intended for metal. 3. The bottom grill needs a coat to match even thou it is flat black. I really like the look and can not believe I did not do this sooner. Attached Images __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

03-20-08, 09:18 AM	#34
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,090	Lookin' good! I used Dupli-Color high temp engine paint and am happy with the results. Hopefully it will hold up. Will post pics later today. __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

03-20-08, 03:48 PM	#35
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,090	Here is the final product. Attached Images __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

03-20-08, 04:04 PM	#36
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	Looks awesome! __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html Last edited by uzj100; 03-20-08 at 04:35 PM.

03-20-08, 04:26 PM	#37
joebeare IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 20	Nice.

03-20-08, 11:11 PM	#38
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,977	pint....you still have a chrome hoop. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

03-21-08, 06:31 AM	#39
BMWSTOY Need $ for Mods Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 467	Agree with Loud, something should be done with the Chrome, but kudos - looks great! Pint, are those the factory fogs in the TJM. I am sure that info is somewhere, but? Well on your way to ROTM. Now when I spot your rig around town there will be no mistaking it. Mine still looks like a mall runner. __________________ 2000 LC - 'The Black Pearl' 120K. 285/75/16BFG's DIY'r: Timing/serp/H20pump,Black Pearl emblems, Trim. Pioneer 1-din. 2001 Fleetwood-Coleman tent trailer. Daily Commuters: Trek Madone 5.2 / Scott Comp Racing MTB LIVESTRONG

03-21-08, 06:47 AM	#40
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,977	ya the TJM T3 has provisions for the stock fogs __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

03-21-08, 07:21 AM	#41
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,090	Yes, stock fogs. Looking at adding either some Hella's or Lightforce's soon. Can't decide what too do with the chrome hoop? Take it off? Paint it? Was thinking maybe paint it with the truck bed coating I used on the trim? __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

03-21-08, 09:48 AM	#42
BMWSTOY Need $ for Mods Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 467	Truck Bed paint? That might look too good where I would want to copy it After posting I went to the TJM site and saw that the fogs fit - I like the look and function. __________________ 2000 LC - 'The Black Pearl' 120K. 285/75/16BFG's DIY'r: Timing/serp/H20pump,Black Pearl emblems, Trim. Pioneer 1-din. 2001 Fleetwood-Coleman tent trailer. Daily Commuters: Trek Madone 5.2 / Scott Comp Racing MTB LIVESTRONG

03-21-08, 11:18 AM	#44
schlaker IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 321	Not sure if it really shows in the picture, but since the TJM hoop is aluminum rather than chrome, I took some 3M cloth to it for a brushed aluminum look. Helps take away a little bling. A black anodized finish would look super cool and custom, some of my customers include anodizing shops so I might look into it. Attached Images __________________ Yes... my name is Sean ------------------------------------------- 80 FJ40 Stock/Restored 2" lift with 32's BFG Mud 73 FJ40 350/turbo 350 Auto, Saginaw, lock-rite, 4" SUA, 37" Baja Claws on 16" rims, snorkle, 4 wheel discs 2007 AHC Lift, 285/65/18 Terra Grapplers, Slee Rear Bumber,TJM Front

03-21-08, 03:46 PM	#45
pesimsmd IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston, Texas TLCA# 17799 Posts: 52	all I did was paint the Gold Toyota Emblem, black.... for a much improved look. I just need to figure out hoe to paint the gold lettering in the back? Attached Images __________________ 2000 LC, ARB Front bumper, with Warn 9500xi, and Rear bumper with Tire Rack, Slee Step Sliders, Slee 2 inch lift, 305/70R16, Engel 64QT frig/freezer, computer with Garmin GPS so far.... :ROTW:http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...ml#post2271091 1953 M100 Trailer, 3200lb axle, 33 tires, ARB RTT 1998 BMW 2.8 Z3 1994 Z28 IROC Camero 1976 MGB (restoration project 1) 1972 VW Beetle (restoration project 2)

03-23-08, 05:32 AM	#48
gearguywb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: confused as h*** Posts: 689	To get the emblems off you can also use WD40...loosens the adhesive to make it easier to remove. I used paint from Home Depot that is specifically designed for plastic. No prep work needed. I did go ahead and clean/scuff the grill with steel wool. Came out pretty decent overall. __________________ '04 100, Revo's OME lift/T bars, home made storage, Slee sliders (Sid), ARB, Warn 8k. Kimberly Kamper (Kim) More mountain bikes than I care to count!

03-25-08, 04:37 AM	#50
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	Goo Gone will also take the sticky residue off once you have sawed the emblems off with dental floss. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

03-25-08, 03:22 PM	#51
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,977	3M makes a specific adhesive remover spray...thats my tool of choice along with the heatgun and dental floss. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

06-16-08, 02:15 PM	#52
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	I may go with a body colored grill instead of black. Check out this 200 from Artic Trucks. Attached Images __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html

06-17-08, 06:41 AM	#56
uzj100 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,045	Me too on the 200. To me, that is the best so far. __________________ 00 - UZJ100 - D Light Mod, 2 FRB's, Husky Liners, BFG AT KO - 285/75 R 16 03 - UZJ120L http://insea.tv/Home/Home.html