Mini MOD:Painting front Toyota emblem! Pics and instructions inside!!

NorCalTacoma · 03-05-2006, 01:54 PM

Thanks to 05XRunner for the idea! He was the first one to do it! I am not sure if he did a write up or posted on ToyotaNation. I saw this mod by him on TundraSolutions.

Instructions:

Remove the grille. Very simple, just 2 screws and 2 push pins need to be removed.
Pull the grille UPWARDS and it will pop off. Be careful because I pulled hard and the grille hit me on the chin and cut me up! LOL

Then the emblem is clipped onto the grille. Use your fingers to pop out the two top clips and the bottom one will come out automatically! Very easy!

Then you should sand the emblem down a tad bit. Especially on the edges! I didn't lay primer down. I just used Krylon Fusion paint for plastics ($4.99 at PepBoys). It worked great. I layed down about 3 coats. It took about 2 full days to dry completely! The weather here is windy and cold!

Then pop the emblem back on the grille. Put the bottom clip of the emblem in first then pop the two top clips back in! Re-install the grille and take some pics!

Pics:

The paint!

Right after the 3 coats!

Ghetto drying process!

Finished!

81shark · 03-05-2006, 02:04 PM

thats not what i would consider a mod.

a mod should provide some sort of performance benifit.

NorCalTacoma · 03-05-2006, 02:07 PM

Oh my! Hater!

Mod is short for modification. I modified the color/appearance of the emblem.

So what should I call this then???

Performance gain: 10HP easy!

turbos17 · 03-05-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 81shark

thats not what i would consider a mod.

a mod should provide some sort of performance benifit.

Ok, so about 50% are "NOT" mods that are in the DIY then? Dude get a clue. Anything done to a vehicle other than "Stock" is a "MOD!" Bottom line...whether it is performance or not!

NorCalTacoma · 03-05-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbos17

Ok, so about 50% are "NOT" mods that are in the DIY then? Dude get a clue. Anything done to a vehicle other than "Stock" is a "MOD!" Bottom line...whether it is performance or not!

Dude! I was going to say the SAME EXACT THING!

alakko · 03-05-2006, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalTacoma

Dude! I was going to say the SAME EXACT THING!

Seriously.

NESW20 · 03-05-2006, 02:39 PM

maybe i'm old school or something, but i just can't get myself to call appearance/sound system/styling changes "mods". that's fine if you want to, but if you ever catch me doing it, please call me on it.

the painted emblem does look good. i like how looks in there.

-Mike

10SE · 03-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Looks good. Is that the black pearl color?

NorCalTacoma · 03-05-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10SE

Looks good. Is that the black pearl color?

Thanks!

The color is just straight black. It's shiny but has no pearl or metallic in it!

Bluzman · 03-05-2006, 08:34 PM

That looks savage bro!!!!!

Bigblue · 03-05-2006, 09:13 PM

I think that anything that you do to your truck is a "MOD". If you take away the Stock aspect of it, then yes you have modified it in some way.

Blake, good job. Looks good. I may consider doing that. I looks pretty simple.

Choops · 03-05-2006, 09:17 PM

Looks great, I wonder how it will hold up?

NorCalTacoma · 03-05-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choops

Looks great, I wonder how it will hold up?

I wonder as well. I didn't lay any clearcoat down. If it doesn't hold up, it's fairly simple to do over again!

vivo · 03-07-2006, 01:07 PM

You don't have to remove the grill. The emblem can be removed easily from behind just by pushing the plastic clips with your finger.

NorCalTacoma · 03-07-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivo

You don't have to remove the grill. The emblem can be removed easily from behind just by pushing the plastic clips with your finger.

I knew I didn't have to.

I just took it off so I wouldn't f*ck sh*t up!!

03-05-2006, 01:54 PM	#1
NorCalTacoma My name is Blake Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 4,914 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	Mini MOD:Painting front Toyota emblem! Pics and instructions inside!! Thanks to 05XRunner for the idea! He was the first one to do it! I am not sure if he did a write up or posted on ToyotaNation. I saw this mod by him on TundraSolutions. Instructions: Remove the grille. Very simple, just 2 screws and 2 push pins need to be removed. Pull the grille UPWARDS and it will pop off. Be careful because I pulled hard and the grille hit me on the chin and cut me up! LOL Then the emblem is clipped onto the grille. Use your fingers to pop out the two top clips and the bottom one will come out automatically! Very easy! Then you should sand the emblem down a tad bit. Especially on the edges! I didn't lay primer down. I just used Krylon Fusion paint for plastics ($4.99 at PepBoys). It worked great. I layed down about 3 coats. It took about 2 full days to dry completely! The weather here is windy and cold! Then pop the emblem back on the grille. Put the bottom clip of the emblem in first then pop the two top clips back in! Re-install the grille and take some pics! Pics: The paint! Right after the 3 coats! Ghetto drying process! Finished! __________________ NorCal http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2050522 Last edited by NorCalTacoma; 03-05-2006 at 01:59 PM.*

03-05-2006, 02:04 PM	#2
81shark Official Misfit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: I've got wood, IL Posts: 1,441 Gameroom cash: $7115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	thats not what i would consider a mod. a mod should provide some sort of performance benifit. __________________ 2006 4X2 Access Cab, CP1, I4, 5 Speed, Impulse Red Pearl alaska or else Total Miles43,011 Total Gallons1,836.1 Average MPG23.43 Total Fuel Cost$5,068.52 Avg. Fuel Cost$2.760 Fuel cost per mile$0.118

03-05-2006, 02:07 PM	#3
NorCalTacoma My name is Blake Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 4,914 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	Oh my! Hater! Mod is short for modification. I modified the color/appearance of the emblem. So what should I call this then??? Performance gain: 10HP easy! __________________ Nor*Cal http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2050522

03-05-2006, 02:39 PM	#7
NESW20 3SGTE & 1GRFE Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 788 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	maybe i'm old school or something, but i just can't get myself to call appearance/sound system/styling changes "mods". that's fine if you want to, but if you ever catch me doing it, please call me on it. the painted emblem does look good. i like how looks in there. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo 2.1L stroker 2006 Tacoma D-cab 4x4 Auto TRD Off Road

03-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#8
10SE Engine 80 is in service Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 1,040 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Looks good. Is that the black pearl color? __________________ 2008 Black D-Cab Limited 4x4 5.7, Red Rock leather, stock... for now

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03-05-2006, 08:34 PM	#10
Bluzman CARDS RULE Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 666 Gameroom cash: $2000 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	That looks savage bro!!!!! __________________ Silver Double Cab, 4x4, TRD Sport K&N/AEM Hybrid Intake Magnaflow Exhaust Split Second PSC1

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Bigblue Don't mess with the Blue Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,808 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 1 reviews	I think that anything that you do to your truck is a "MOD". If you take away the Stock aspect of it, then yes you have modified it in some way. Blake, good job. Looks good. I may consider doing that. I looks pretty simple. __________________ 2006 SpeedwayBlue Tacoma TRD Sport

03-05-2006, 09:17 PM	#12
Choops Fighter of Fire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plymouth, MN. Posts: 150 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	Looks great, I wonder how it will hold up? __________________ 2006 Speedway Blue TRD Sport, 4x4, SAW 2.5's, Alcon AAL's, Weld Stonecrusher's, 285/75/16 Goodyear MTR's, and stuff. SOLD!

03-07-2006, 01:07 PM	#14
vivo Official TN Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Arecibo, PR Posts: 69 Gameroom cash: $1500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Score: 0 reviews	You don't have to remove the grill. The emblem can be removed easily from behind just by pushing the plastic clips with your finger. __________________ '06 Tacoma Superwhite TRD Sport 4x4 Access Cab V6 auto; DR CO's, Total Chaos UCA's, DR Reservoirs, Deaver 10 leaf springs; BFG 285/70/17 AT TA's; Rollbak tonneau; Borla muffler; K&N/AEM hybrid intake; TW driveshaft.

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