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TheGrrrrr

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I'm replacing the bumpers on my 200 series. Going with the Rhino 4x4 Evo 3 for the front and the ARB (non-swingout) for the rear. I'm looking to have them both color matched to the Classic Silver Metallic body color. What I don't know is if I should try to color match powder coat to the Toyota paint (is that even possible?) or just have it painted to match. In either case I think I would need to have the parts media blasted to remove existing powedcoat and paint, but that's just an assumption. If I need to have them media blasted, is that something powder coat shops do by default? If I need to paint instead of powder coat, do paint shops do media blasting? Can anyone recommend one approach over the other? Can anyone recommend a good paint or powder coat shop that could potentially handle the whole thing? Really, any input is welcome.


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TheGrrrrr said:
I'm replacing the bumpers on my 200 series. Going with the Rhino 4x4 Evo 3 for the front and the ARB (non-swingout) for the rear. I'm looking to have them both color matched to the Classic Silver Metallic body color. What I don't know is if I should try to color match powder coat to the Toyota paint (is that even possible?) or just have it painted to match. In either case I think I would need to have the parts media blasted to remove existing powedcoat and paint, but that's just an assumption. If I need to have them media blasted, is that something powder coat shops do by default? If I need to paint instead of powder coat, do paint shops do media blasting? Can anyone recommend one approach over the other? Can anyone recommend a good paint or powder coat shop that could potentially handle the whole thing? Really, any input is welcome.
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Can you try to buy those bumpers as raw metal without powder coat? Bet they would also cost less.
 
Abigail said:
Can you try to buy those bumpers as raw metal without powder coat? Bet they would also cost less.
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I'm trying to get the Rhino 4x4 folks to do it, but so far no luck. From what I hear ARB is a no-go. Certainly would make it easier.
 
TheGrrrrr said:
I'm trying to get the Rhino 4x4 folks to do it, but so far no luck. From what I hear ARB is a no-go. Certainly would make it easier.
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Well that's a bummer! I got my 100-series bumpers (which are now color matched w/powder coat) from Dissent Off-road and from what I recall he prefers or perhaps insists on shipping bare metal. He does make 200-series bumpers that look pretty cool.
 
Abigail said:
Well that's a bummer! I got my 100-series bumpers (which are now color matched w/powder coat) from Dissent Off-road and from what I recall he prefers or perhaps insists on shipping bare metal. He does make 200-series bumpers that look pretty cool.
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Yeah, Ben and I have discussed a more minimalist/OEM option and I love his work, but his stuff looks much better on on 2016+ 200 series. If I eventually pick up a 2019, it will have everything Ben makes.
 
If you go the Powder coating route I can recommend : they do good work

Pro-Strip Media Blasting & Powder Coating​

Located in Mesa
 
bwesty said:
If you go the Powder coating route I can recommend : they do good work

Pro-Strip Media Blasting & Powder Coating​

Located in Mesa
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Thanks. Just left them a VM.
 
That Rhino is my favorite front bumper. Is there an easier way to get one now or do you still have to buy and ship from Aus?
 
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