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Black Door Handles & Badges

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Bistrostyle, Dec 1, 2018.

  1. Dec 1, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    Bistrostyle

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    Ok, so sometimes I am a little slow, but I am having a hard time understanding my options to change my exterior door handles and badges from Chrome to Black. I don’t want to paint or cover them, is there an OEM option for both of these that are plug and play? Also, how hard is it to do yourself if you are not mr mechanic? :)

    I have a 2018 Tundra Crew Max Limited GMG
     
  2. Dec 1, 2018 at 10:55 AM
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    You have two options for black handles. Either the flat black plastic that comes standard on SR5 models or painted black. Since you have an MGM I’m guessing you’re looking for the flat black plastic. I’d keep an eye out in the BST threads as they are pretty common. A lot of people switch them out for color matched. Or you could just buy them new from @Roman at Toyota Cool Springs or even Sparks Parts. They literally take about 5 min to change out. One of the easiest mods to do.
    Both Toyota Cool Springs and Sparks have the black emblems as well. They are a little more time consuming to install but not difficult. There’s a few threads on here with instructions for removal/ installation.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2018 at 11:27 AM
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    Yep, super easy. 1 screw per handle. Just keep an eye out, people change to color matched all the time and you can get a deal on the black ones. Badges can be a little tricky, but you can also go for overlays or just remove them all together.
     
  4. Dec 1, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    I just did mine in about 10 minutes....took longer to find the right bit (torx T25) than replace the handles.

    Not that i'm looking to create competition for myself in the BST forum, but don't forget about your mirror caps.
     
  5. Dec 1, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    Black badges are very easy. Plasti dip is super easy on them and They seem to have held up for me quite well.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    Just checked out your build. Looks Great!...What type of plastidip did you use?
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    badge-less ;)
     
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    Thanks! And you should be able to find it at any Walmart and or Lowe’s/Home Depot.
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  9. Dec 1, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    thanks for the information!
     
  10. Dec 1, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Toyota Man Jeter

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    I am seeking a place to get the black front and rear bumper covers
     
  11. Dec 1, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    Same as above. Toyota Cool Springs or Sparks Parts are highly recommended options.
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2018 at 8:13 AM
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