Tundra Rear Bumper Removal, Plasti Dip and Rust Repair

Detailed video of removing a rear bumper from a 2008 Toyota Tundra, repairing some rust, and coating the chrome in black plasti dip. The beauty of plasti dip is if you get tired of the new look you can always remove it and go back to stock. A more permanent coating that I am considering is bed liner, though that would require a few extra steps for scuffing and primer.

[@garyeverdeen15]

Finally, someone has taken the time to do a COMPLETE removal and installation on a Toyota Tundra. You did an amazing job. Your attention to detail from both the mechanical and video filming is top-notch. Toyota should be paying you for helping to keep their trucks looking great!

[@AutoDIY]

So kind of you Gary, thank you for sharing you generous feedback. You are appreciated.

[@wilkeather7260]

Best Tundra Rear Bumper removal replacement video on KZbin. Just ordered a replacement chrome bumper for my 2007 that has rusted through after watching and feeling that I could do it. Thanks!

[@AutoDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@TrailPony]

This is great! Thank you for such a thorough walk-through. I found a pole this morning in a moment of haste (royally pissed me off) and now need a rear bumper. I wanted to see how extensive it was before I gave it a go and your video was the absolute best one out there.

[@AutoDIY]

I think I have found that same pole a few times in my driving career. Especially easy when they are half the height of the tailgate. Glad you found this useful, happy fixing.

[@soapboxdigital7069]

This is by far the most instructional and best shot DIY bumper removal and re-install available for Toyota Tundra. Several other KZbin videos were from vendors telling you how good their bumpers were, with no instruction then asking for a thumbs up (ridiculous). This one is nicely shot. Great DIY!!!

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and posting your very generous comment, I appreciate that you notice the effort.

[@edrice4095]

I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra with 530,000 miles on it. I needed a new bumper and this was the only video I found that shows how to replace and install. thank you for being so meticulous.

[@ttapping]

Your post is a total classic! So detailed and you mentioned many 'gotcha's'. Gave me total confidence to change my cover. Finest Kind! Thank you.

[@johngchambers5]

Mud dobber nest. It’s a wasp species. They’re super cool. And fairly docile.

[@SoarinUpHigh]

Did mine today,thanks for the video. You really helped me a lot. Went steps by step as you did.

[@AutoDIY]

I love hearing this, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your experience.

[@shanerountree8653]

Thank you for the video. One of the best Ive seen Clear, concise and the great details.

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to be kind. You are appreciated

[@j.c.8975]

Thank you so much for the detail video, I'm replacing a friend of mines bumper IN CHROME, but your detail gives me excellent info on how to remove and replace......... Thanks again.

[@Grey0056]

Honestly just watched for the tips on how to remove the bumper; enjoyed watching & thank you for the great step-by-step explanation!

[@AutoDIY]

I appreciate that you found a use for it, thanks for watching and taking the time to post your kind feedback.

[@macariotrevino303]

i just did the rear bumper on my tacoma only needed a can and a half plenty of coats as well but awesome job my man

[@rymeltonjr]

Outstanding job and great detail. I have to replace my rear bumper on a 2015 Silverado and couldn't find any example that did not remove the entire bumper, brackets and all. Thank you for taking the time to share your work. Plastic dip looks great also.

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to post your great feedback.

[@tombo552001]

Hey Ray, I'm getting ready to replace the left side of my 2015 rear bumper, how bad was it? and advise would be appreciated. Thanks Tom

[@franknieto842]

Excelente!! que bueno que existan personas como tú que se toman un tiempo para ayudar a los demás ahora compraré el bumper para mi toyota tundra y yo mismo lo reemplazaré basándome en tu vídeo gracias que el creador del universo te bendiga siempre.

[@AutoDIY]

Gracias por mirar, y gracias por tomarse el tiempo para publicar sus amables comentarios. Espero que disfrutes tu proyecto.

[@nxtgen2b416]

Awesome video. I've been dieing to do something with my 08 chrome tundra bumper and now I do. Thank you sir!

[@AutoDIY]

Love it, and thank you for watching and posting your feedback. Tell that chrome to enjoy the darkness.

[@MrMunoz714w]

thanks for the VID! now i feel very confident in exchanging my dads rear bumper on his 2011 tundra

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for watching, posting the great feedback and for helping your dad, I am sure he will appreciate it.

[@eiseyem]

Great video 👍 I just color matched an aftermarket bumper. Needing to remove the dreaded chrome rear bumper. Last piece of chrome left 😄Great step by step video. Keep up the great work.

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to share your positive feedback.

[@sgtrpalma]

Outstanding video and instructions brother!!!

[@scottadams1119]

Thanks for the videos and keep up the great work!

[@cliffordbramwell]

Great video. Seriously super detailed.

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your kind feedback Clifford.

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I have to replace my bumper on a 2006 and I hope that the process is the same. Thanks for a job well done.

[@AutoDIY]

I had a 2001 tundra before this 08 and it is very similar, just soak your bolts in PB blaster (penetrating oil) and you should be good to go. Thanks for taking the time to post your kind comment. Happy wrenching.

[@1957robertjohnson]

Great video. Very informative and easy to follow.

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and sharing your kind feedback Robert. You are appreciated.

[@exquisiteremodeling1]

Wow, that finish look was sweet. I'm tempted to try it , but worried about scuffing or scratching off! Thanks for the video tutorial!

[@AutoDIY]

I was worried about it scuffing and coming off, but it is surprisingly tough stuff, no scuffs or scratches in it yet. I could just be lucky though. However if it does start to look bad it is easy enough to fix by re-coating, or just removing the old dip and starting over again.

[@Bobbybeb]

Good job! It looks great! I personally do not care for chrome bumpers, they seem to require too much care and maintenance. The plasti dip makes the bumper look great. It gives it that rougher more aggressive look. The only issue is you'll have to be more careful around the left side step.

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

Very interesting and good job. Looks great and yes, I would to the tips of exhust.

[@georgemilam1able]

going to do my tundra tomorrow. very helpful video.

[@AutoDIY]

+georgemilam1able Thanks for taking time to post your comment, I hope you enjoyed the project.

[@Juanca22221]

Pretty clean and detailed video, congrats

[@AutoDIY]

Appreciate it!

[@zachh298]

Haha “the war against chrome” love it

[@thangvo7782]

Just used your video to replace my rear bumper. Thanks for the helpful instructions. Only broke off two rusted bolts. Your info on the removing the sensors were very helpful. The only thing I would add is that there are two different size sensors. The outer ones are smaller than the two medial ones. Again, awesome video.

[@jamesosekowsky8303]

Thanks, you gave me info on replacing my 2007 Tundra bumper I, not someone else, dented. Too bad you can't, affordably, get those old J. C. Whitney steel, simple bumpers like I had on my 1979 Ford, I was much younger then. Interesting that the new ones don't bolt to the frame.

[@alisdairspence3955]

Great work. Looks good.

[@EJB2255]

Hell yeah! Hell of a job, gonna do the same! Thanks for the video advise!

[@AutoDIY]

I like your enthusiasm, thank you for watching and taking the time to post your kind feedback, I hope you enjoy the project. Stay safe out there Ed.

[@kimrandall8135]

Excellent video, thank you. I watched it because someone hit and ran my bumper and I need to replace it.

[@jlistdiy]

That also happen to me tonight about an Hour ago

[@melcoeb]

Nice detailed video, awesome work, but unlike you, I'm still digging the chrome look (in moderation). Will use your video to replace my dented chrome bumper. Thanks!

[@KaitenIrimi]

Yes, Sir. Get the black tips on you pipes. Good work.

[@TLee-wg3hs]

Thanks for the detail instructions , you kick ass.

[@AutoDIY]

Love this, thanks for watching and taking the time to post, you also kick ass!

[@nathankennedy8704]

Nice very detailed video! I'd love if you do a few follow up videos every few years on the por-15 areas to see how it holds up.

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for the feedback and video idea, I will add the POR-15 follow up to my future videos list.

[@nathankennedy8704]

+Auto DIY Awesome thanks! I first learned about Por-15 at an auto restoration place about 9 years ago but I've never been able to really see any proof on how it works.

[@JSSalpha]

Great job.

[@yxzyamahalover1437]

great job, useful tips thanks

[@dnksdad]

great video!

[@brentlarose2680]

great video! i need to replace mine-have a spare but will do the same as you did thanks!!

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to post your kind feedback.

[@dylanlackey9848]

Super helpfull, I just did my grill and emblems, looks good and I think it would look better if I continued to black out the chrome. How is it holding up after a few months? Have you done the front?

[@johns5181]

You just saved me on the sensors!!! Thank you

[@AutoDIY]

Love it, I am happy this one helped you out.

[@Girlsontop21]

Thanks for the video! Cheers!

[@Bob-ww7ot]

Great video. Thanks

[@AutoDIY]

Very kind of you Bob

[@randol.official]

fantastic video man. i bed lined all of the chrome on my 2014 tundra. little tip on plasitdip, if you use a clear coat on top of it it will still peel and all of the clear coat will chip off too.

[@j-swizzle1922]

Grant Randol so are you saying I shouldn't put a clear coat over the plasti dip? Just leave it as is after the final coat?

[@randol.official]

use a clear coat on top of the plastidip, not the plastidip clear coat but a high gloss clear coat, it will make it look really nice and you can still peel it all off. its what i used on my 2014 FJ Cruiser bumpers and door handles. you just have to spray very thin coats. best part is if it gets dirty you can just spray over it!

[@chaleechang4328]

Love it , can you do a update on the car

[@faythemoon]

Can you make a video of how to remove the front bumper? My is also 2008 tundra

[@martymcfly3986]

great video man! thanks a lot

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for sharing the kind comment Marty, I love that handle BTW, 1.21 gigawatts!

[@andygarcia8464]

Great Video, the plasti dip will just melt off if you do your exhaust tips.

[@juansoto5188]

Defenetly do the black exaust i have a 2016 tundra and thats the way am going with it black and magnetic grey

[@alexanderhodosi6457]

It would really help a lot if you could add a list of material

[@AllKinds91]

also final product came out nice!

[@AutoDIY]

+AllKinds91 Thanks, I am really happy with it, the front is getting the same treatment soon.

[@floromero4807]

I love your post, helps a lot in not breaking things that are delicate during disassembly where as making the project less costly. I would just like to ask where you got that extra step under the bumper, part number and all please and also if you can let me know or show how you attached it to the vehicle. much appreciated and thank you.

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for your kind comment and question. Amazon has the step for 2007-13 amzn.to/32Mdczv and for 2014-21 amzn.to/3dQmAs8. I also made an install video for the step called AMP Research Bed Step Install on Toyota Tundra kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvGYnZ_jbN1aqs I hope you have fun with the project.

[@AllKinds91]

yes I think the exhaust tips black would look nice

[@AutoDIY]

+AllKinds91 Thanks for your feedback, I am thinking so too, maybe with a little glossifier to shine them up.

[@walterhyder3059]

I believe I want to coat mine with Linex. The thing is, for front and rear is $300. Do you have a video for the front? I do like your work! How resistant to scratching is the Plastidip?

[@thinkford]

Nice job! Did you put a clear coat on it? and how is it holding up to date?

[@sroufosse]

I absolutely love your OCD lol I am the exact same it's nice to know I'm not the only one Hahhaa. Wicked truck 👌🏻

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you Shawn, I absolutely love this comment, you are definitely not alone. Thanks for watching and posting, I appreciate you.

[@wesdean1977]

I actually did this to my bumper to replace the chrome one that was completely rusted prior to stumbling on this. Would you have to have part numbers to plug the sensor holes (mine is not equipped) as well as that for the tiny plastic clip that snaps in on corner pieces on side along quarter panel side? (white clip that snaps into trim then into bumper) Thanks

[@roberthillsjr.3729]

The mud was from a Mud Dauber. Looks like a Wasp but never heard of one stinging anyone,.

[@mikelambie]

How did the plastic dip weather in the elements over time? I found it fades quite a bit in direct sunlight.

[@Outdoor-Adventures]

Did you sand the bumper before you apply the paint? Thanks

[@clarksvilletennis]

The dog even knew the Stealership got ya...

[@telemarktumalo6978]

Well Done. Thanks.

[@AutoDIY]

Thank you for watching and taking the time to post some kind feedback.

[@dgarrisynn784refixtingz6]

Great video bro and Hell yeah $25 was a little too much 😏but smoke out the tail lights

[@jkay3262]

A normal human will stop here, but abnormal human continues to 7th coat.🤣🤣🤣

[@AutoDIY]

Yeah buddy

[@tugnut1]

I have an 07 tundra that I am just starting to upgrade. I just did the tires, wheels and added a leveling kit to it. Now I really want to rid it of chrome. I love this video and will do my rear bumper and badges with plexi dip. Did you do your front bumper while still on the truck? Did you do the grille surround also and if so, how was that to remove? Excellent video thanks for doing it.

[@AutoDIY]

Sounds like you are off to a great start with your truck upgrades. I left the front bumper on when I dipped it. I did remove the grill surround, I even created a video about that project called "Painting Over Chrome Tundra Grill Surround" you can find it on my channel. It is very easy to remove, a little tough to disassemble completely, but a project that is well worth the time and effort. Thanks for watching and taking the time to post your questions. Best of luck with your projects.

[@jasonclark625]

Awesome video man. Very nice and clean truck Subscribe for sure I want to see more but this will be my first project. I don’t know much about the plastic dip u used and I planed on just using primer and paint to do the job.. what would be the difference and why did u choose plastic?

[@AutoDIY]

I used plasti dip because it is easy to apply and easy to undo if you decide you want to change it again in the future. It peels off leaving a clean undamaged surface below it (easy to return to stock). I like it so much though that I will likely remove the plasti dip and replace it with a bed liner product. Primer and paint over chrome can be challenging, but it is possible with the right products and steps. Good luck with your project, thank you for watching, posting and subbing.

[@Jamarkus_Delvonte]

Crazy in the 1990s: robbing a liquor store Crazy in the 2010s: another coat of paint

[@danielreynoso8981]

this came out very nice. great video. does this truck has a lift? if so, what king and how tall? looks nice

[@AutoDIY]

It has a ToyTech leveling kit, 3 inch lift on the front with a 1 inch front diff drop and 1 inch rear blocks. Thanks for watching and posting your question.

[@Johnleefromthemist]

@ 6:58 what bed step brand is that buddy great video just going to replace my bumper would like to install the steps at the ate time

[@AutoDIY]

Amp Research

[@alextran8188]

How is it holding up now?

[@dhm4755]

thanks for video help

[@AutoDIY]

I am glad you found it useful, thank you for watching and taking the time to post.

[@brockedandloaded6034]

What exhaust do you have? I know the TRD isn't available for our year (2008), so I'm guessing borla or magnaflow?

[@AutoDIY]

Borla, thanks for watching and posting your question.

[@alexanderhodosi6457]

I really like your video. What brand of plastic dip did you use

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for watching, I use Performix PlastiDip, this is an amazon link to it if it helps you: amzn.to/2fT0Afl Good luck with your project.

[@CybekCusal]

That's sick! You don't need to etch or sand it first for it to grab?

[@AutoDIY]

Not for plastidip you don't. This is a temporary coating, you can peal it off and the surface below is unharmed, which is nice if you ever want to return it to stock. If you were painting it you would want to scuff and use an adhesion promotor.

[@pogi111707]

Hey bro can you do mine too??? Awesome Work 👍🏻 yes do the exhaust too. Go blackout!!!

[@AutoDIY]

I would be happy to hook you up, come on over :) Thanks for the feedback on the exhaust, I will knock that out this summer. Thanks for watching and posting.

[@tlfromva]

Nice job. I have to pull and replace the bumper from my 2005 Tundra and your video gives me a sense of what I'll run into. Hey, when doing the front bumper, did you pull it before plasti-dipping it, too? If so, how complicated was that?

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks for the feedback. I did not pull the front bumper to plasti dip it, I was a little lazy. I did remove it shortly after I bought the truck when I was mounting some after market fog light brackets. It was a a pain, so I didn't bother, it turned out fine though so I am glad I took the shortcut. Sorry I know that wasn't helpful.

[@tlfromva]

That WAS helpful. I may yet pull the bumper, but doing it in-place is still the likely choice. Thanks for the quick response!

[@vivahernando1]

lol the war against chrome. I was looking at a Tundra a month ago at the dealership and I asked why so much chrome and they said it makes it more luxurious lol. I can't stand all the chrome

[@AutoDIY]

Amen, chrome = grandpa.

[@victorsuarez701]

How well does it hold up?

[@christph3118]

I bet in few years chrome will be back in

[@baloo217]

UI, THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR, HOW MANY CANS TAKE YOU? I HAVE TO DO A FRONT BUMPER FROM A 2009 DODGE RAM. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

[@AutoDIY]

I used about 4 cans for this job, but that was coating the part inside and out. If you only do the exterior 3 cans should be more than enough. Good luck on your project.

[@baloo217]

nice. thanks

[@jasonprivitera3839]

Looks good! I am glad im not the only OCD, neat freak out there. Lookin to do this for my Silverado. How durable is this stuff??

[@AutoDIY]

We are not alone in our OCD. It is surprisingly durable stuff, I do have some pinpoint spots where it has rubbed off along the edge of the plastic step. Which happened from me standing on the bumper to climb into the bed, the plastic moves slightly down on this truck and it has managed to rub off of tiny bit of the dip, which exposed some of the chrome, even a pin hole is visible against the black. I haven't fixed it yet, but it is fixable, and driving my OCD bananas :)

[@jasonprivitera3839]

Auto DIY haha, right on. Im a Silverado Man myself. Im opting for LineX on the Grill and metal portion of the front bumper. Ordered a new one due to the original getting to rusty from road chips hitting the finish. I can do the plasti dip on the rear and emblems.

[@haulandhurry]

Plasti dip it too. Looks good

[@juanjsolis9284]

Hey yeah. Thank you sir.👍Excellent video. Because of you I learn how to do the badging lettering on my 2011 Tundra an few years ago.👊 I would like to say leave the muffler's alone, 🤔hmm but I am curious to see them in Black. 😆 Fuck it, just do it bro. Color them.

[@oversizedoverlanding2365]

Why no primer?

[@jeffreysegal2065]

I gotta try that POR on my POS.

[@AutoDIY]

Well played!

[@daniellopez2615]

Did you do the exhaust tips? Great Video! Also what tires u running on; did u have to lift it? Thanks!

[@AutoDIY]

I did not end up coating the exhaust, tires are BFG AT KO, 305/55/20, yes it has a 3 inch lift up front, 1 inch in the rear and a 1 inch front diff drop.

[@shannonwilliams601]

how long does this stuff Last and how easy is it to scuff being on a bumber

[@AutoDIY]

Depends on how you treat it, it has lasted more than 3 years on the emblems, so far there is no wear on the bumper but it hasn't been on very long yet. I am sure if you rub things against often like in the truck bed it would not last long at all, but I am guessing I will get a few years out of the bumper before I decide to remove it or respray. Good luck to you.

[@RB54DaBears]

Great video brother, how's it holding up?

[@AutoDIY]

Thanks, it is holding up well with some small exceptions where the plastic step cover meets the top of the bumper. Every time I step on it it rubs just slightly on the dip and has taken some small (head of a pen) bits of dip off revealing the chrome below. Easy enough to touch up, but something I would like to solve for sure.

[@charlesterrellii7592]

What's on the driver side of that rear bumper? Looks like a step up thing that fold into the number. How's that work

[@AutoDIY]

That is a bed step, and I have a video about it that I hope will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvGYnZ_jbN1aqs

[@charlesterrellii7592]

@@AutoDIY thanks bud. Now I know how to use it..my brother got him one on his 98 ford ranger. It's amazing!

[@MasterArmedforces]

Those license plates light screws stick out like a sore thumb now...you gotta black em out

[@VikingWolf84]

How did he not know wtf a Dirt Dobbers Nest is? 😂

[@AutoDIY]

Hahaha, he must be a moron! You do realize that I read these right?

[@mikemjw4533]

I know this is 7 years old - do you still own the truck? If so how’s it holding up?

[@AutoDIY]

I do still own this truck, my son drives it now. It is just too dependable to part with. The Plasti Dip has held up okay, I do have wear spots where the plastic step on the top of the bumper has rubbed some of the Plasti Dip off from climbing in an out of the bed and standing on the bumper. It is not easy to spot, but it is not perfect anymore. I also backed into a sign post that rubbed a bit of the dip off exposing the chrome beneath (I am not proud of that). For a nonpermanent coating, I am impressed it looks as good as it does after all these years. Thanks for watching and posting your question.

[@southernstylebassin1048]

That was a dirt dober that did that

[@chaseharris69]

A 2008 bumper shouldn't be too different from an 05 right?

[@donaldbacklund5420]

New generation tundra started in 2007. But its still straight forward enough.

[@brianw3822]

How did the bumper do over the years?

[@AutoDIY]

In most cases it lasts a few years before showing wear, in my case it took about 5 years to show some chrome breaking through, but I have not been hard on this truck. It could use a recoat now, but I may just opt for some overland bumpers because this truck seems to want to love forever.

[@judybigbooty108]

I feel like that left side of the bumper is gonna be a problem when kicking the bed step out

[@AutoDIY]

+They Hate Us Cuz they Anus You may be right, I will have to be careful about that.

[@markteague8889]

Plastidipping a chromed piece is like ... sacrilege ... or something. :P

[@georgeallen8512]

You call that rust? You are certainly not in New England.. Hahaha Good Video Thanks

[@moiihrndz]

This may be outdated but how durable was the plasti dip? Did it chip and revealed the chrome when it got hit by rocks?

[@AutoDIY]

Rocks kicked up by the tires don't really chip plasti dip very much at all. Backing into a sign post however did rub off a small piece of the dip and reveal the chrome below. Never fear though it is easy to recoat and repair when it gets damaged. I do think if you are committed to eliminating the chrome going with something more durable like bed liner for example would be a much better choice. Great question and best of luck on your project.

[@colbyashton8199]

4 Years Later: Can you give us an update on how it performed? Did it last 6 months? Is it still on after 4 years?

[@AutoDIY]

Still on after 4 years, there are some spots where stepping on the plastic cover has caused some small spots of the dip to rub off to reveal the chrome below. Right along the edge of the top cover, the bottom of the cover has little fins on it, when I stand on it, it presses down slightly. Those are easy enough to touch up, overall really happy with how long it has lasted.

[@colbyashton8199]

@@AutoDIY Thanks for the update. De-Chroming the bumpers on the 2002 Ram with Pasti-Dip is on my project list for Saturday.