Pulled the flares, probably harder to prep. But that way I know it gets painted underneath and I have the hardware. I left the front lights in at drop off. They took out and put back in. No big deal, but I can tell the screws on top are not Toyota and will rust because there not coated like...
Thanks yeah I got the Maguirs ceramic kit at the ready. Also, it’s not to bad taking of the flares. Well worth it for the result. I really didn’t have choice on the fender gaskets mine were trashed.
Couple tips:
-Try to take off as much as you can.
-Get new badges and gaskets for fenders.
-Make sure you inventory everything with the painter that you drop off. Things like to go missing.
-Overall the color looks. I just told them the factory medium red pearl. If I could do it again I...
I just took mine to get painted at a shop here in San Antonio. I took of as much as passible to limit over spray. They quoted $3,500 cash for 2 stage factory color with some body work. Will post some pics after it’s done and wlet you know how it turns ou.