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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 02:47 AM
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I bought a grille from a dealership that was a take off, just in case I didn't like it or when it comes time to trade it in. Very happy with it!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Just did mine this weekend with the hinges too!

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JK_R&D
Just did mine this weekend with the hinges too!

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Plasti dip or bed liner? Looks great!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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I plastidipped my wheels and grill and they looked awesome, however, after spending the weekend driving on gravel, they are now gray as opposed to black. The gravel dust sticks in them and wont come off, tried several wheel and tire cleaners, no go.

Looks like paint might be the better option for those driving on gravel/dust/dirt

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Plasti dipped mine couldn't have been any easier.

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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any thoughts on what is tougher/stronger the plastidip or the bed liner? i would think the bed liner is right?
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Bedliner is stronger and would hold up better. The plasti dip is great tho since you can peel it off if you ever change your mind and touch ups are easy... so I hear! Im going to plasti dip mine soon and see what I think. If I dont like it, I'll just pull it off, simple as that!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sriley28

Plasti dip or bed liner? Looks great!
Bedlined. Used dupli-color. Ends up having the exact color and texture as all the black plastic trim.
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Had ours bedlined with a fine spray pattern to match the fenders. Looks great and should hold up well to the "chip seal" roads of South Texas.
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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Going to try and do my bumper this weekend. I'm pretty confident I can do this mod, I mean I did cut a hole in my hood. Just a little nervous about sanding my grill but I know it's all for a good cause haha
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