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Removing rear bumper chrome

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by SiberianTundra, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Dec 11, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    SiberianTundra

    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    So I ordered plastic rear bumper covers to replace my metal chrome. Got the part from carparts website. BTW They suck because I ordered without sensor hole and they sent me with sensor hole. But that is a whole story of nonsense from them.
    Here is the part I ordered
    https://www.carparts.com/details/Toyota/Tundra/Replacement/Bumper_End/2018/SET-REPT761117.html

    Now I need to find instructions on how to remove end caps on the bumper.

    Also I need to figure out how to cover the sensor hole. Since the product without the hole is more expensive. So it's ok. I will find some industrial black bolt to cover the hole with.

    I am just trying to finish removing chrome from bumpers.

    Also wondering does it mater that I am going to plastic over metal for rear bumper. Since even the chrome rear metal end caps are for decoration. There is a frame behind them.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    fisherman951

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    U must remove the plastic piece on top of the bumper to get to the screws. It’s a PIA but patience is your friend. Get a long screw driver and a buddy to help and it won’t be that bad
     
  3. Dec 11, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    This also long needle nose and the helping hand prying from the top so they don’t come back down and clip on
     
  4. Dec 11, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    I just installed Flowmaster American Thunder duals wanted to get rid of chrome myself but was looking at plasti dip for cheapest but then decided on wrapping but if there’s covers that sounds like the easiest solution but with exhaust on the rear how good will the three options hold up
     
  5. Dec 11, 2019 at 8:53 PM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    Thinking of just wrapping my chrome rear bumper and selling these plastic brand new bits for price I got it for.
     
  6. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    from below?
     
  7. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    Sadly no car friends. So I do most of it on my own. Long needle nose and I have a huge long screwdriver
     
  8. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    Yes u will se a bunch of small clips kinda looks like a t
     
  9. Dec 11, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    Wife? Brother ? Mom? Dad? Neighbor? No need to know anything about cars. Just need to hold a little bit of pressure so it doesn’t clip back on place.
     
  10. Dec 12, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    Girlfriend with tiny wrists lol
    ill ask her
     
  11. Dec 12, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    thank you guys. Will do this weekend.
     
  12. Dec 12, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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    Man you should of bought the bumper covers from ecoological they had a group buy recently and cant beat their prices look them up next time cant be happier
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    SiberianTundra [OP] I heard Unicorns get horrible MPG

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    I’m not to worried
     
  14. Dec 18, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    Wrap em, hardest part was getting top plastic off. Here is mine after wrapping. Gonna do fronts sometime soon.
    20191129_130708.jpg
     
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    what kind of wrap? color ?
     
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    Avery Denison Gloss White. Go to Metrorestyling.com, I have ordered from them several times, extremely fast shipping.
     

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