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Dealer drilled front bumper tag holes......how do you repair them?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoNumber6, Jul 9, 2015.

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  1. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:42 AM
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    I noticed a few guys here and there mention about having dealers accidentally drill into the front bumpers and install their dealer tags. I was wondering what it takes to repair those holes, did the body shop have to fix them, did they have to fill them in, re-sand, and repaint? Anyone got before and after pics?

    rigid-industries-40156-installed.jpg
     
    TacoNumber6, Jul 9, 2015
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  2. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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    TheTrooper Someone has to be part of the problem

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    I'd like to know the answer to this too. I moved to a state where the front plate is not required (or provided). So now I have holes in my front bumper like the OP does.
     
    TheTrooper, Jul 9, 2015
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  3. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:49 AM
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    Don't see any way around it other than a body shop.
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:53 AM
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    what if you didnt want plugs, and you wanted a smooth front bumper? are we talking full re spray?
     
    TacoNumber6, Jul 9, 2015
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  5. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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    I bought a plastic plug from the local hardware store and painted the head to match my truck (super white)

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  6. Jul 9, 2015 at 7:56 AM
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    Damn you guys are picky lol
     
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  7. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:02 AM
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    so was Michaelangelo
     
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  8. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:04 AM
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    I think TacoNumber6 needs to trade it in for TacoNumber7 because apparently 6 times was not the charm.
     
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  9. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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    My truck does not have the drilled holes, what is the problem Unchained5150?
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:09 AM
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    hopefully you never get a scratch
     
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  11. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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    I was asking a general question....but once again, there is a smart ass with another smart ass comment
     
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  12. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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    Then why start a whole thread about it, if your truck doesn't have the little holes drilled out?
     
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  13. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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    The question has been answered

    Plugs , fill and paint , get a new bumper or hang a front plate
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    DJM 3/4 DJM UCA BJ FLIP CALMAX SHOCKS POLYURETHANE SWAY BAR BUSHINGS POLYURETHANE UCA BUMPSTOPS ROLLED FENDERS DJM 4 INCH ANGLED BLOCKS (STEEL) MINI C-NOTCH FROM ROHDE FABRICATIONS MJBTACO LOWPRO BUMPSTOPS CALMAX SHOCKS ROLLED FENDERS
    looks like starter holes, not drilled holes. i had the same ones in my 2014 5.0! rat bastards at the dealer lol
     
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  15. Jul 9, 2015 at 8:15 AM
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    why does anyone start a thread? TO GET AN ANSWER AND/OR ADVICE
     
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    op, i was looking at the pic of your truck and your avatar, wow looks like vader lol
     
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    You could trade it for a jeep or you could take it back to the dealer and insist they repair the holes they drilled. If your state doesnt require a front plate there is not reason for them to expect you to be happy with holes they drilled in there. Or take the other advice already posted. Clearly the bumper will need a complete repaint and not just a Touch up seeing how picky you are ( which is fine since you bougt a new truck ).
     
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