COMPLETE in depth TUTORIAL HOW TO PLASTIDIP Toyota Tacoma

I'll be showing you guys how to mask and plastidip your car from beginning to end. I'll be sharing tips and tricks along the way to make your job look better and easier to do.
In this video I was spraying my friends' 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 grill, emblems and bumpers. Making everything chrome into a nice fresh looking black.
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[@Mrgruntastic]

Thorough step by step explanation. Thanks a lot! Looking forward to doing the same to my truck

[@cartips5307]

Azaad glad you enjoyed thanks for watching! 👍🏼😁

[@juliepayne7839]

I just finished my Chevy logos on my Equinox today and was looking into spraying the chrome pieces near the grill black. Great video! Thanks for being responsive to the comments too because many of my questions were answered just by reading through them

[@cartips5307]

Julie Payne glad to help 👍🏼😁

[@kimbo167]

Thanks mate. Great video. I've just recently jumped on this "plasti dip" thingy. You made the process look quite easy. Time to get to it on my Jeep.

[@sakutasu]

I seen other videos removing the grill to paint but I wont go that direction unless I'm going to replace it with the TRD Pro grille . Your Idea makes more sense, back mask and paint it right on the truck. Great video, Thanks !

[@LillyCocoBean]

Thanks for posting this how-to.

[@timber66]

Excellent job! I love it. I have a 2018 tacoma off road grey in color. I hate chrome so I will do what you did. Great job and it looks great.

[@cartips5307]

timber thanks 🙏😁

[@alexanderpowell2058]

Solid how to! One thing to add, I like wearing a p95 when using sprays

[@israeldelacruz1807]

Nice video, thank you brother 🙏

[@corycoaxen3491]

Great video, I think I'll try it. Thanks!

[@cartips5307]

Cory Coaxen awesome! Let me know how it goes!! 😁👍🏼

[@Ralphlugo]

Looks awesome 🤙🏻

[@cartips5307]

Ralph Lugo thanks 🙏

[@stevenvasquez5599]

Hell yea. Definitely doing this to my f150

[@roccotarli762]

Thanks for the vid!!

[@raydelfa1125]

Great job bro.

[@gabrielpw]

Way more masking off than I ever do when blacking out emblems, Honestly if you do minimal masking its very easy to wash off wet plasti dip ( and even dry plasti dip with some force ) for whatever excess gets around.

[@harryhundal5517]

Well laid out and explained tips

[@timjackson7343]

Hey Smalls (From the movie The Sandlot).... You are killing taping the newspaper!!! lol

[@OneFlewOver1776]

Yep..lol That guy was so stupid he could have easily uncsrewed his grill and by the time he did the Mexican newspaper wrap he would have been done and installed...Stupid is Stupid done...lol

[@LacDole]

WOW, just WOW, I was thinking of getting the TRD PRO grill for my '16 Taco (same version but Blazing Blue), but I can live with mine dipped black for the $400 difference!

[@cartips5307]

Guy Martineau Right?? It’s been a year so far and that plastidip is still holding up perfectly. Not peeling or fading.

[@frasiec]

This looks great but I think it might be easier to take off the grill

[@5ound55eriou5]

Don’t spray paint your radiator kids

[@exzirongerth3255]

Idk if youre going to take it off id just use a real paint. The whole point of plastidip is the ability to peel it off

[@phillyairsoft6372]

Looks good! I bet adding more layers to the grille will help protect against rock chips as well as making easier to peel?

[@cartips5307]

Philly Shch yes definitely! More layers is more protection against rich chips as well.

[@MissingYourMom626]

Good video I’m hoping to do the same on my 2019 Tundra, mirror caps front bumper caps and the front grill. I have a cement colored truck and the chrome does not go with the truck. Thanks again #TeamToyota From a Ram to a Tundra 😎

[@shoxxaholix]

Did you ever do it?

[@beastmodes9645]

Doing my tundra right now

[@codysmith4031]

Looks so good! Nice video probably the best explanation on KZbin I feel. How many cans do you think you go through for 10 coats?

[@cartips5307]

Thank you! I used 4 cans this video I believe.

[@markphillip8700]

I'm still learning the Plasti Dip technique, thanks for sharing. Would there be any advantage of removing the grill assembly and applying the pasdtidip? Then reattaching the grill to the truck? I'm just wondering if there is any time saving or benefit that way.

[@cartips5307]

Depending on time. How long will it take you to remove and reinstall the grille vs how long will it take u to mask it up. Do what your more comfortable with I think 😁👍🏼

[@ihatemrjesteracp1678]

Thanks.

[@mc5506]

How has the grill held up with pebble chips? Also if the over spray wipes off that easy why does it not wipe off the grill say at a car wash?

[@jennifersdustyktm4679]

great video, how does it hold up on wheels, I have the same wheels as you, I was thinking they would look better all black?

[@cartips5307]

Jennifer’s Salsa thanks 😁 the plastidip works great on wheels, in fact it was designed for wheels at first and became popular and people put it on cars and trim now. People that go off road or on trails use it to protect factory paint in fact. So it’s very durable. Just very important to apply at least 8 coats if you ever plan on removing the stuff and going back to original color underneath. I think black wheels would look awesome 👏🏼

[@AirMecca23]

My guy, love the Vid! If I did your plasti method, but wanted a gloss finish, could I apply a gloss coat to This? Or is there a gloss dip?

[@cartips5307]

Yes there absolutely is a gloss dip. It’s just a clear gloss plastidip in a can you can buy at Walmart. Carful though it’s a little more runny than the black dip but yea the more coats of clear dip u apply the more glossy it will be. U just apply it over your color dip.

[@AJustin237]

What about if I wanna plasti dip the grill black but also plasti dip the emblem on the grill in a different color like red ?

[@changbinson]

Did you put newspaper in front of the grille ? Is it necessary?

[@timmiller4979]

? On wet and dry. Do u allow to completely dry between coats, before next application. On wet. Did I understand u correctly while the last coat is still wet begin to take on the masking tape/paper etc. I enjoyed you tutorial thanks tim

[@mcankaka]

wait 10-15 min between coats and it's ok. And yes take the mask after finish spraying last coat immediately👍

[@kolesplace]

I'm looking to do the same on my Tundra. My question is now that it has been a few years.... how long did the plasti dip last?

[@cartips5307]

The plastidip held up nice. It’s about time to revisit another 2 layers but it honestly still looks good. No peeling.

[@MsKazic]

Is it resistent to wear/wash?

[@EverymanGear]

Probably the best video I have seen on doing a grille and lettering. Never knew the massive amounts of layers is what makes it peel off better. Thanks! So...Question: How is longevity and maintenance? Car washes etc? Do you have to hand wash only? Any input on things to keep in mind would be appreciated. Nice job!

[@cartips5307]

Everyman Gear thanks! I’m glad the video helped. Yea I always hand wash but after the plastidip fully cures it’s ok to take it through the car wash. To maintain it every year or two you can actually just add layers on top of the old plastidip as long as it’s clean and not greasy. So that way u only add 2 fresh coats and it’s good to go. Also they sell maintenance spray on dipyourcar.com so check them out.

[@EverymanGear]

CarTips Awesome! Thank you!

[@EverymanGear]

Hey! I know I already commented on how good your video was BUT I wanted to tell you I did all the emblems on my Sequoia yesterday and followed your instruction and it came out EXCELLENT! 👌🏼👌🏼. I just took my time and did like 10-11 coats over a period of a few hours. Thanks again!

[@cartips5307]

Everyman Gear hey thanks for checking in again! Yea I’m glad to hear it worked out! Just gotta be patient and it will turn out great. Glad the video helped 😁👍🏼

[@Florida_Man_Robb]

Don’t go On and Off the trigger so much, just keep sweeping side to side. All the and off with the button is when the nozzle seems to sputter more and increase the chance of big droplets.

[@pranambhat7964]

How log did it lasts?

[@ihatestupidy]

hey man. how many 400cc plasti dip do you think u need just for the front grill?

[@cartips5307]

Neo Mamaw I think one or two cans should be enough.

[@thedesertpooch9664]

Ok so I just watched your video, 5 years after you posted!! how did the plastidip hold up on the grill?

[@cartips5307]

Still holding up. Due for a reapplication now though. But it hasn’t come off yet 👌🏼😁

[@Ruthlessbone]

I'm thinking of plastidipping my chrome hits on my tundra. How long has it last you including spray washing and stuff to clean the truck? Or long do you think it'll last?

[@cartips5307]

It’s very durable. Will last a long time like over a year. This job I did on this Tacoma still looks really awesome over a year ago.

[@Ruthlessbone]

@@cartips5307 nice! Thanks

[@chelsiestrom3474]

What's your opinion on the glossaries or metalized finish? I live on gravel roads....

[@cartips5307]

I like the gloss finish makes it look more factory. Does not impede with protection in any way. Good to guard against gravel.

[@hotrodroxie]

Thank you so much I’ve been wondering for months with this new plastic dip thing is about that I keep hearing everyone do...I truly had no idea now it makes sense👍🏻 I will have to do more research obviously… And I’m wondering how it works out on older paint that’s maybe not in the greatest condition or has rough spots if it’s still going to remove perfectly after much time 🤔 ....Wonder if this could be a quick temp fix for chipped spots so they don’t start rusting...that would be pretty awesome, You could protect it until you have time to deal with it and then peel it off.... I think I’ll definitely be creating some stencil graphics & trying this stuff out! Open question to users of the stuff: What’s the price range on it? Where’s the best deal to get it from? 🤔😏Could you add glitter? How many different colors and finishes does it come in....🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cartips5307]

There are pearl and metallic colors. Hundreds of colors are available. Each can is anywhere from $10 to $35 depending on color.

[@mcbanderson]

After you plastic dip a grill, can you go through car washes, or will car washes peel it off over time (like spray paint)?

[@cartips5307]

Chrissy Anderson you can go through car washes no problem 24 hours after dipping. Will not peel

[@joesalata7362]

Did you use any coats of gloss at the end?

[@cartips5307]

Joe Salata no not on this dip job.

[@pundamilia1191]

Does it mess up the sensor with a layer of plastic covering it? I think I will mask off the sensor glass.

[@lefevrenathan27]

Ya does anyone know if it messes up the sensor?

[@benstevenson5711]

This year didn't have the sensor

[@mcankaka]

I have 2022 Hilux, and yea i consider that censor and my opinion, don't spray censor👍

[@MikeNificent]

There's a small area where I messed up and the runny area dried and looks bad. How do I fix it?

[@cartips5307]

Lacquer thinner or reducer is what I use for runs only in the area

[@MikeNificent]

@@cartips5307 thanks!

[@TechMechRandom]

@10:54 A guy that says "Boosh" when doing something is good in my book.

[@cartips5307]

Haha boosh I didn’t even realize

[@hsang619]

how long u have to wait between coat to dry and how many coats u did for the front grill? how many can u think I need for the front grill only? dope vid

[@cartips5307]

Sang Chula thanks. I did 8 coats I believe. It’s not that hard actually. Make sure to either mask it off completely to not spray the radiator, or just remove it. If you wanna spray gill only, you will only need one can of plastidip. Link to product in the description 😁👍🏼

[@hsang619]

CarTips how long I have to wait between coat ?

[@cartips5307]

Sang Chula I usually wait about 4-5 min

[@hsang619]

CarTips how long does it last ? I park my truck out side everyday

[@cartips5307]

Sang Chula it’s been a year and a half and it still looks awesome. This truck also is parked outside every day. Not garaged. Still looks great.

[@moldybananasgaming9037]

How does it hold up against the pressure washer how do you make sure you don’t mess it up washing it

[@cartips5307]

U wash it regular as regular paint on a car. 👍🏼 also it’s auto car wash safe after 2-3 days of it curing.

[@jessem7230]

How well would this work on the stock rims?

[@cartips5307]

Just the same. Clean the surface and spray away

[@johnnewell2499]

My 2019 Tacoma has proximity sensors in the chrome bumper pieces. Can I spray over them and then peel it off, or should I tape around the small round sensors?

[@cartips5307]

John Newell you can just spray over them then carefully peel. It will be easy. Totally safe.

[@nicholask7347]

Might be too late to help. I sprayed mine and then used a toothpick to peel out the material that was not on the Toyota symbol.

[@jlstokes12]

Look good, how has the plasti dip grill been holding up

[@cartips5307]

JL Stokes it looks great! Still like new. 😁👍🏼

[@jerrimearnhart2790]

Silly question, once you’re done could you apply a clear coat over it ? I don’t plan to peel off the plasti dip later.

[@cartips5307]

I would not use actual paint clear over it. There is plasti dip clear u can use though. Makes it shiny like real paint.

[@jerrimearnhart2790]

@@cartips5307 great! Thank you so much 😃

[@ssslovak47]

how many cans did you use? thanks.

[@cartips5307]

L I believe it was 5 cans.

[@Ryan-kk2rr]

How long did it last before you had to remove or reapply?

[@cartips5307]

Still the same one did not remove or reapply still looks good

[@richardmcgregor6196]

Heard about this product does it peel or chip what about washing in other words is it durable have a 2019 Tacoma not a chrome guy would like to badges and bumper

[@cartips5307]

Richard McGregor you can wash it just like any other part of the truck when it’s fully cured. Very durable wont chip or peel if applied correctly to a clean surface. This truck is still going strong looks as good as new a year later.

[@richardmcgregor6196]

@@cartips5307 thanks

[@DarkBykeTwitch]

The masking tape I had left a weird rubber residue behind after peeling it off. I think it reacted with the plastidip when it got sprayed on. I don't think I had a thick enough coating because mine wasn't peeling off nice like yours did :(

[@cartips5307]

DARKB1KE yea gotta spray on like 8 coats at least for it to peel easy. As for the residue the tape left it’s better to clean surface first then spray :) I used rubbing alcohol to clean the surface before plasti dip application.

[@PNWlawnguy1973]

How has you grill held up over the years?

[@cartips5307]

Still going strong 💪🏼 I’m very impressed with the product!

[@michaelreed649]

This is very helpful. How many cans of Plasti Dip did you use for this project?

[@cartips5307]

5 cans total

[@mcankaka]

that's the question i looking for :)

[@opeepingtomo]

How long does this typically last?

[@tymom9313]

Some say up to 3 yrs.

[@mori_a.Wolfboi]

Would I not need to mask the actual grill?

[@shanehardie1545]

You may have said.... How long to wait between coats?

[@cartips5307]

Shane Hardie I wait about 3-5 min between coats

[@shanehardie1545]

@@cartips5307 Thanks for the quick reply! Great video!

[@brycemaygren3803]

How many cans did you use for 10 coats?

[@cartips5307]

3 if I remember correctly

[@jerryberumen4430]

How long does it lasts, can you take to the drivetru car wash

[@cartips5307]

It’s been 3 years now and it’s holding up strong. Yes you can go through car wash

[@daboiblack]

Will this work over paint?

[@cartips5307]

Yes it will. Make sure the paint is fully cured though.

[@glenaikman6533]

How many cans of plasti dip did this project take?

[@cartips5307]

Glen Aikman 5 cans if I remember correctly

[@AZguy2024]

How many cans of plasti dip did you use for the grill ?

[@cartips5307]

Just for the grille 2 will be enough

[@AZguy2024]

@@cartips5307 thanks

[@HickxiMMA]

Ahh I see I'm not the only one who wears their high-school cloths in their 20s lol

[@AllMightyMuthius]

Roughly how many cans did this job take? Want to do something similar and just want to be fully prepared.

[@cartips5307]

I believe it was about 5 cans

[@AllMightyMuthius]

Awesome, thanks for the reply and informative video. Looks way easier than vinyl wrapping.

[@cartips5307]

@@AllMightyMuthius yea it’s definitely easier than wrapping. This job was done a few years ago and the plastidip is still holding up strong. Looks great

[@AllMightyMuthius]

@@cartips5307 cool, can't wait to give it a try.

[@tymom9313]

Grill & badges, 7-8 coats, was only 1.5 cans 🤷‍♀️

[@TC-dp3vv]

How is the grill holding up?

[@cartips5307]

Still going strong! Looks really good!

[@dixienormous49]

How many cans of plastidip did you use? I want to do mine 🙂🙃

[@cartips5307]

Gmoney that was 4 cans I believe :)

[@dixienormous49]

@@cartips5307 thanks I'm gonna do mine it came out super clean I really liked it I'm probably gonna update my grill anyway so I can experiment...It looks fun to try as well. And I'm not taking the grill off I'm gonna do it exactly how you did

[@cartips5307]

Gmoney yea it’s fun to do 😁 just make sure to mask EVERYTHING off behind the grill so no plastidip gets into the radiators and u are good 👍🏼😁 have fun and good luck!

[@OneFlewOver1776]

@@dixienormous49 ...No Don't be stupid...just pop your grill off .. it's easy...That guy was stupid..

[@outkast1464]

How much cans did you use ?

[@cartips5307]

3 if I remember correctly

[@RagingBad]

Did you clogged your radiator?

[@cartips5307]

RagingTiger I masked the radiator off. Nothing got into it. Watch the full video. 😁

[@popgittes7472]

Does it come off wen you get car wash?

[@cartips5307]

No it doesn’t. You have to peel it off to remove it

[@effinhaoli808]

Take the frickin grill off ...WTF are you thinking 🤪

[@PassoutPaul]

it literally takes 3 minutes or less to take that grill off. Also, take the bumper caps off. It's way easier than worrying about your paint.

[@MattandKatAdventures]

How many cans did u need?

[@cartips5307]

4-5 cans

[@danbs1387]

Hi, are u using gloss plastidip?

[@cartips5307]

Daniel B. Steane no this is just the regular Matt plastidip. No glossifier applied.

[@danbs1387]

@@cartips5307 thanks

[@JeffersonMartinSynfluent]

Black emblems and trim remind me of the nineties.

[@cartips5307]

Jefferson Martin I just don’t like chrome. I think black looks better 😁

[@tymom9313]

🤣

[@Arleckie]

What’s the name of the product?

[@cartips5307]

Its called plastidip. link should be in video description to the product

[@Ytc4techs]

Why didnt you take-off the grill and then plasty dip in the garage?

[@cartips5307]

For the purpose of showing how to mask for those who do t have tools or are unable to remove it on their truck.

[@vwR32racing]

What about the radiator?

[@cartips5307]

It’s masked off. U can see In the video.

[@ericsweat9917]

Easier to take grill out then you won't have to peel and have possible chrome showing!

[@Ibex-]

Ahhh is there not a radar sensor behind the front emblem ?

[@cartips5307]

IBEX Off-Road Videos this one didn’t have it. But if it did, it would still work just fine. Most of those sensors are covered by plastic caps anyway to protect from rocks or they are behind emblems and they work. Plasti dip wouldn’t affect it... I dont think. 😂

[@JC-mx8fy]

@@cartips5307 it will affect it. It deactivates if dirty

[@nicholask7347]

Do the front emblem, then remove plastidip from the non Toyota symbol part. Sensor on mine still works.

[@mathewsenn]

PB Blaster works to get this stuff off once you've realized this was a mistake

[@cartips5307]

mathew senn oh nice I didn’t know. And it won’t ruin the paint?

[@johngreen5837]

Boosh! Done

[@sebastiansanchez3248]

How many coats was that?

[@cartips5307]

Sebastian Sanchez 8 coats

[@Ahmedpakido]

does it stay on when you get an auto car wash?

[@cartips5307]

Ahmed Pakido yes it’s auto car wash safe. Holds very well

[@Ahmedpakido]

@@cartips5307 thanks

[@dixienormous49]

@@cartips5307 what about a pressure wash

[@cartips5307]

Gmoney can’t say. I haven’t tried pressure washing.

[@drumtum81]

who was in charge of krinkling the newspaper?

[@cartips5307]

GameOfInches haha it came krinkled in a box 📦 a friend brought over. 😂

[@rostamr4096]

looks like a windy day to do this...

[@williamstrav94]

How is it holding up now?

[@cartips5307]

Travis Williams it’s been a year and a half and it looks great. Holding up very well.

[@jeffsaltima]

People try to remove the paper while the plasti dip is still wet much easier

[@America1st69]

Millennials love Plasti Dip

[@Godzillah]

No one mention he spray 4 cans without a mask.

[@david99340]

Should of done all white

[@4JeepxJK4]

Lazy way

[@tymom9313]

A lot of ppl forget to back mask!

[@cartips5307]

Yes that would be a very big bummer

[@naomi.kautzky]

He’s so cute though

[@jacksonvang3429]

Good luck when u wanna take it all off man. Looks super hard to take off

[@cartips5307]

Jackson Vang it’s very easy to remove it’s like taking off a sticker that doesn’t leave anything behind. Simple.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

The fuck did you watch? lol

[@derekmarshall6673]

Just get a replacement grill.

[@cartips5307]

I will be uploading a video replacing the grille with the trd pro grill

[@tymom9313]

Or save $400 and plasti dip

[@damiion666]

3:06 eeeww! You nasty! 🤢

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

It is way better to remove it and paint it, way faster.

[@Murphy007]

mike schoolcraft I agree I don’t understand why he went to all that trouble masking off everything

[@hotrodroxie]

TO SHOW YOU HOW🤦🏼‍♀️ ....hence 70% of KZbin videos... Omgosh ppl

[@pnda111]

You should have just taken it all off. Especially the grill. It’s very easy to take it off.

[@denney19]

You need some tape and drape lol

[@cartips5307]

denney19 haha yea would be helpful I was just doing this on a budget 😂