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Best spray paint for the valances

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by ReformedCanine, Oct 15, 2024 at 12:41 PM.

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    ReformedCanine

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    The weather is finally cooling off, and I finally have time to do some work to my 4R. I am installing raptor lights(cringe I know, lol), PRO grill, Morimoto fog lights, and I ordered some black valances. The valances I got, look like crap, and feel real flimsy. So I am thinking about just spray painting mine. I have enough experience for the prep and the painting, but I don't know which paint I should go for. Anyone got some suggestions?RNR2.jpg
     
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    if you are going to spray them, plastidip seems to be the majority's recommendation. Others have done a vinyl wrap.

    I just replaced mine with Yota Xpedition brand. What aftermarket brand did you buy?
     
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    Something from SEM products.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2024 at 1:09 PM
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    They were claimed to be Yota Xpedition ones, I bought them off a 4Runner facebook group. When they showed up, they are in a blank box, with no instructions, and chinese kanji on the boxes. So, I got scammed. But I only paid $130
     
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    maybe they are Yota X brand. Mine came in a plain box with no instructions and they are definitely more flimsy than OEM. if you decide to give the install a try hit me up and i'll share some subtle lessons learned. they ended up looking pretty good on mine.
     
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    glwood54

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    For some reason, the silver valances on any other color 4R but silver or MGM look so out of place, and remind me of

    upload_2024-10-15_16-2-2.jpg
     
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    black it out with some plastidip
     
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    I’d like to slap the Japanese designer who thought it was a great idea to put those silver things on every OR and ORP color .
     
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    yeah. i lived with it for 3 years on my last one..... just got my new one and I had the black valances sitting in the garage waiting. the improvement in looks can not possibly be understated.
     
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    Coming up on 3 years after using this and it's holding up great just do all the appropriate prep work
     
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    Sand it, clean it, tape it off, rustoleum satin black. Three coats. Done
     

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