95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

Painted my chrome flares black...pix

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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Painted my chrome flares black...pix

I like it. Next comes the bumpers I guess...!



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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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sssssweet
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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man that looks awesome!
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Where did you get a stupid idea like that?
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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ummm, some people might not like all the bling bling of the chrome.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
ummm, some people might not like all the bling bling of the chrome.
https://www.yotatech.com/~corey/tech...d/96runner.htm

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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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Looks mean! I like it. Get yourself a rear bumper first.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rocket
Get yourself a rear bumper first.
Or just paint it black:

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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Yea but the clearance is horrible!
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Old May 3, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Looks good!!! I say don't hesitate to paint the Rear bumper too
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Old May 3, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Ian, now all you need to do is buy my bumper and you're set!

Looking good, I think I saw you drive by my office about a week or so ago.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Wow, your 4Runner looks awesome!

What size wheels are those rock crawlers?
Did you have to do anything special to get your tires to stick out a little bit?

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Old May 3, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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That's an awesome looking 4runner you've got man. I envy you.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by <96 Runner>
Or just paint it black:


how did u prep your bumper for painting? also what paint did you use? sorry for the highjack
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Old May 3, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Just follow my write-up for the fender flares. Same deal.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Thanks guys. I should take some better pictures, its kinda hard to even see the difference from the chrome.

I am actually right now in the process of painting my front bumper. Looks like the rear bumper is next!

Sean: I've been thinking about that bumper a lot, so just let me know. I should come over and check it out some time. I have been making a little extra cash finally so I might be able to get it.

catattack: I just sanded the chrome with some 100 and 220 sand paper, got some of the residue off with steel wool and then wiped it down with 190 proof ethonol.

I think Ive learned that you must primer the CRAP out of the chrome before painting. I did about 3 coats of primer and it looks good.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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that looks awesome and will look really bad ass with some jet black bumpers
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Old May 4, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Id love to see pics of a front 2nd gen bumper painted black
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by paranoidandroid
ummm, some people might not like all the bling bling of the chrome.
Owned by lack of reading comprehension.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Nice, matches the truck. I would have done the same but my truck is getting more and more chrome. So I have to leave it
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