DIY - 200 Series Chrome Delete (1 Viewer)

[brandonb4]

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience and pass on to others that you can totally do your own chrome delete and get professional quality results. I have never done any automotive painting other than the typical paint touch up pens. I will provide a breakdown of supplies to the best of my memory as well as the resources I relied on for painting confidence, part removal, etc.


Super important tips before proceeding with any of this work (learn from my 2 major mistakes)

• DO NOT use the solvent-based wax and grease remover on a part after any adhesion promoter, primer, or base coat has been sprayed onto it...you will have to start over
• DO NOT use aircraft remover on any of the ABS plastic, and quite frankly on any of the components for this process. Let's just say I made a $700 mistake and had to purchase a new Grille.
• Be extremely careful removing the window molding to paint, the chrome will crease and look like crap (I ordered new one's for the rear of each side because they got mangled.)
  • P/N: 75740600801 Door Belt Molding (Left, Rear)
  • P/N: 75730600801 Door Belt Molding (Right, Rear)

Master Amazon Shopping List: Check out my list on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/36SWYEOGTFRNN?ref_=wl_share

Painting Supplies (Price does not include taxes, etc):

• Paint Scratch Color Matched Aerosol Paint - 5 cans (Automotive Touch Up Paint from PaintScratch - Order Pro Grade Paint - PaintScratch.com - https://www.paintscratch.com/) - $150
• Adhesion Promoter - 1 can should be enough (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/4zsK4ek) - $35
• Primer - 5 cans (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/hKl7Zr3) ** in hindsight I would have used a better primer such as (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/eeLo7Ly) - $35
• 2K Clearcoat - 4 total cans, link is to a two pack; so two two packs (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/abY58hj) ** Very important to get a 2K clear for amazing results - $86
• Window Molding / Emblem Paint (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/fATrfxf) - $34
• Respirator (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/8utfu6P) - $17
• Scuff Pads "Scotch Brite" (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/bgLnzV6) - $19
• Automotive Masking Tape (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/dcMwLlN) - $11
• Painting Tent (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/db5yGcR) - $50
• Solvent-based Wax and Grease Remover (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/aN8I1tD) - $25
• Sanding Sheets (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/7WwSlKh) - $26
• Water-based Wax and Grease Remover (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/ciwwRAm) - $16
• Tack Cloths (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/33ILgdd) - $9
• Nitrile Gloves (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/962j9u2) - $12
• Automotive Plastic Sheeting (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/5EoGrpO) - $41 ** Really for the scope of work any painting plastic from HD or harbor freight will work for a lot less money
• Fishing Line (Amazon.com - https://a.co/d/1RrkHfS) - $6 ** decal removal
• Hatch Emblem (P/N: 9097502099) (Toyota Logo) (Local Dealer Parts Site) $34 + shipping
• V8 Logo (P/N: 7544560060) (Local Dealer Parts Site) $26 + shipping

Learning Resources:

• Door Trim Removal ()
• Grille / Headlight wing Removal () ** not the greatest quality but the best I could find
• Outer tail light removal (LC200 2016+ Taillight Removal - https://youtu.be/bxD-vh2YWJA)
• Inner tail light removal (LC200 2016+ - Rear Tailgate Taillight Removal - https://youtu.be/iKqKRXXu2_4)
• "Land Cruiser" center tailgate removal (LC200 2016+ - Tailgate ‘Landcruiser’ Trim Removal - https://youtu.be/N4WXt0IXkIY)
• Window Molding removal (Toyota Land Cruiser J200 model 2008-2021 door windowstrip / weatherstrip replacement - https://youtu.be/8sApiZk3-Vo)
• Fog Light Removal (Baja Design FOG Lights Pocket Kit TOYOTA Land Cruiser Tacoma 4 Runner Installation & Wiring Setup - https://youtu.be/CqSJtppEdYI) ** I believe that only the inner screw of the foglight needs to be removed in order to release the front chrome surrounds
• Overall great channel for learning painting tips and tricks (https://www.youtube.com/@PaintSociety)
• Plastic Prep (How to Paint Plastic - https://youtu.be/tNsr43aFZgk)
• Confidence Builders:
  • LEARN: How To Get the BEST Results From a Spray Can! - https://youtu.be/atmTYvyPIbo
  • RESTORE Your Car With DIY Spray Paint! - https://youtu.be/GdngBygxmy4
  • Paint Cars like a Pro in your Home Garage! - https://youtu.be/Au0fFjfEC6Y
  • Professional BACKYARD Paint-Job Using Only Spray Cans! - https://youtu.be/vwXJwhisYAE

 

[AnyMal]

Very nice and thanks for the write up and vids!!!

I am compelled to diy but i suck at painting, this makes me more likely to try someday when i have the time to carefully rip things apart.

Looking great, good job!

One difference for me is i believe my door card and mirror has to go to get to the two screws holding in window mold up front at either end from the inside.

 

[brandonb4]

 

[bloc]

Thanks for the thorough write up!

When you say don’t use “aircraft” remover.. what are you referring to?

 

[brandonb4]

Thanks for the thorough write up!

When you say don’t use “aircraft” remover.. what are you referring to?

Here is a link to the product: https://a.co/d/3c6AW6Q ; there are many different brands but ultimately the products are used to eat away paint, but I missed the part where it is not for use on plastic. It quite literally melted the ABS plastic on the grille

 

[AnyMal]

Here is a link to the product: https://a.co/d/3c6AW6Q ; there are many different brands but ultimately the products are used to eat away paint, but I missed the part where it is not for use on plastic. It quite literally melted the ABS plastic on the grille

Everyday i wish i had a media blaster cabinet...

 

[Itsky]

awesome thread, you did it right!

 

[a200]

Great job and good choice on not using plastidip. This will look great for decades.

 

[CharlieS]

Great job and good choice on not using plastidip. This will look great for decades.

I don't get this comment.

Plastidip and Hyperdip work fine for their intended purpose, which is not, and never has been as a permanent color change solution.

I personally found Hyperdip great for a way to test a color (anthracite) that I wasn't ready to permanently commit to.

And it wasn't because I can't paint or wasn't willing to pay a professional. It was a great temporary solution to hide chrome and test a color change out before making a permanent change.

 

[brandonb4]

Great job and good choice on not using plastidip. This will look great for decades.

Thank you, I also just ordered ALOT of Xpel PPF to do a bulk install, while having plenty to make mistakes along the way

The 48" x 72" piece is so that I can do the hood in one big piece, the 20' x 48" is for everything else 72" wide is much more expensive so I just ordered enough for the hood of that width. I believe what @Eric Sarjeant says in all of his chrome delete videos that no matter how good of a job you do painting it, it will never be as strong as factory paint on metal. I already have so many rock chips in the front of the hood that I need to repair before placing PPF.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Great info! Thanks and bookmarked, this will be my first order of business when i pick up a 200

Curious, what year LC and LXs have the holes in the doors for the trim and which ones only use adhesive?