Blacked-out bumpers (more de-blinging)

[offroadkid]

I really like the look of the black factory bumpers on the base model 100's instead of the color keyed gray ones I have. Does anyone know if I try to remove the paint from mine, will I have the desired finish underneath? Or after I'm done trying to remove it will the finish be ruined? I really think my green rig would look better with black factory bumpers until I can afford to get the protective bumpers I really want. Any ideas on how to remove the paint with the least or without any damage?

Then it's just a matter of painting my grille black, getting the non-spoke steel wheels, take off the side molding, and buying the disco graphics down the side that I saw on the toyodiy.com parts list!! Well, okay maybe not those!!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Anything I can think of to get paint off - heat, chemical, or abrasive - would/could damage the plastic.

 

[offroadkid]

Yeah, I think you're probably right. There's a body shop that our dealership works with close by, I think I will check with them and see what my options are. I just thought someone here would have the answer I was looking for.

 

[Arty]

they make bumper paint for plastic bumpers...your local big box auto store will sell it...if your bumper has a gloss finish right now...you might want give it a light sand before you paint...

 

[pint]

I painted my trim and rear bumper with Dupli-Color Truck Bed Liner in black and love it. Here are a few pics:

 

[pint]

Sorry, the pics aren't great, but I like it much better than the OEM grey.

 

[offroadkid]

Looks good pint! That would probably be a cheaper route than the $180 I saw factory unpainted ones online for. Are the Aussie spec. ones just black plastic colored, or do they have a coat of black paint?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Pint, got a little further back, over all shot of the rear end and bumper?

 

[offroadkid]

Pint, got a little further back, over all shot of the rear end and bumper?

Yeah, more pics!!

 

[pint]

A couple more pics. Again, not great, but better than nothing! The color has grey in it, but looks good against the black truck.

 

[pint]

Trim, rear bumper and rims all painted. My grill is also black.

 

[SamoL]

I have sandblasted my bumpers and have painted it with elastic black paint. I've also removed the fog lights and inserted homemade blanks instead:

Regards
Samo

 

[uzj100]

Samo,

Can you post a side shot? Did you paint the rear bumper black too?

 

[98lux]

Are the Aussie spec. ones just black plastic colored, or do they have a coat of black paint?

Just plastic, no paint.

 

[SamoL]

Here are the side shots:

Just kidding

I think, with black bumpers it more looks like a real offroader. Actually I've painted them black as the color didn't make it

Regards
Samo

 

[offroadkid]

I agree, the black bumpers look more "Toyota" to me. When we got our Cruiser, it was out with the wood kit, and off with the gold kit. It just doesn't seem right at all. I remember when my Dad bought his "True Blue" colored 1986 Toyota 4x4 brand new. It had white steel wheels, black grille, bumpers, blue vinyl floor and bench seat. I just don't see why when you buy Toyota's flagship here in the states, you can only get it "loaded."

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

I've been thinking about doing this also. Mostly to preserve the orginal bumpers for re-sale.

You can buy the plastic cover part of the bumper from ebay for under $100 before shipping. It comes flat black. Then put some primer and some more black paint on it. Touch it up as needed.

 

[ckkone]

I painted my rear bumper with this: RustOleum.com

Its holding up good..

 

[TheFuzz]

I used plastidip. Spray on to protect, peel off when you want to sell. No prep needed besides a wipedown with the cleaner of your choice. Been on for about a month now, holding up great. Haven't done any wheeling with it yet but it seems durable enough. Gonna do the wheels this weekend to match.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

I painted my rear bumper with this: RustOleum.com

Its holding up good..

I wonder how they'd look with the grey side trim.. seems like it'd fit in with with black sliders and black roof racks. If I can find a place to keep the stock bumper I'll try it.