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Powder coat or spray paint skid plate.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bluecord, Jul 21, 2020.

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  1. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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    Is powder coat worth it? Should I just spray paint cause it's cheap and easy to repair scratches?
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    I wouldn't powder coat anything on my truck, but that's because I know it'll be a waste of money when it gets bumped or scratched by a tree, rock, etc. Spray paint works just well, looks just as good most of the time and is way cheaper and easier to touch up.

    If your truck is mostly just for show (nothing wrong with that), then powder coating the skid plate could be worth the money if it means that much. But if you intend to use your skid plate for protection against elements offroad, I would not waste money on powder coating it or anything else for that matter

    We talking the stock tin can skid plate or an aftermarket one?
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:38 AM
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    I'd spray it. Its called a skid plate for a reason and PC doesn't really repair. Rustoleum bedliner works really well.
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Paint then Fluid Film unless it's a Mall Crawling show truck.
    Do those even exist in Louisiana?
     
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  5. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    i tried to FF the front skid, did not last long at all, not at all!
    washed right off in 'less than normal' winter driving, i was so upset...
     
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  6. Jul 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    powdercoated the lower fuel shield here, about a year ago
    had a 'mild' crust all over it after 22 winters
    '97 lower shield powdercoat.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 21, 2020 at 11:05 AM
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    It's on the way from 22rEthan. I'm leaning toward spray paint.
     
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    yeah spray paint will be fine. Use a self etching primer first then hit it with a couple layers of spray paint, will look great
     
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    They do, but this isn't one of them!
     
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    Did you take that with a 10 year old potato
     
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    super blurry lol. Potato camera
     
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    May be a 50 foot paint job :D

    :crapstorm:
     
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    what grade of stainless?
     
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    so its possible that is gonna rust all out? like bad exhaust stainless grade
     
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    I bought the one that Ethan is selling on 1st gen forum. It's stainless, but I was thinking it might still rust. I'd probly prefer to leave it raw if it won't rust for sure.
     
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    Any problems with rust so far?
     
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    depends on what grade of stainless i think but not sure
    air craft grade is best but yes pricey stuff
     
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    Spray paint. Unless you're gonna take it off and re powdercoat it every time it gets scratched why not just use the same paint that you're going to touch it up with?
     
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  19. Jul 21, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    Use this stuff if you decide to spray paint. Super durable

    61788668-B193-431F-B5FA-8E0945E8B64C.jpg
     
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    If you will wheel it AT ALL just spray paint it or leave it bare metal and let nature do its thing.
     
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