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I keep adding more black to my contrast build
I had a black wrap Pro Style on the roof & wraps just Suck !
So I painted the roof & pillars , mirror caps , bumper caps
drove it for awhile thinking I didn't get a real balance of contrast
so into the paint booth for painting the hood, flairs (they have UV damage after just 18 months)
And ALL the trim around ALL the windows
Im trying to match up all the blacks

the side Wraps will be replaced with a flat black PPV
2024 Tacoma I painted my Hood what ya think ? PXL_20261004_173149583


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up now !
that is a two part epoxy ultra flat black
No care needed , no polishing no spray
you can if u want use auto car washing with No damage !
cool stuff !
comes on some new high end SUV's & Porshe
 
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one benefit of having a flat black hood is no day time driving Glare !
amazing how that simple color change makes it easier to drive
silver & white owners take note
 

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I like it! Bold, not sceered. Wont be hard to say "Hey thats Slappy!"
 

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I think the whole truck would look good like that
Seen a Ford Raptor & Range Rover with it
both blacked out with lights,windows,wheelz nothing reflected any light &/0r color at all
way cool look 4 sure
guy who did the paint has a '66 Pontiac LaMans totally blacked out with this paint
says he runs it thru the local Speedy Wash brushes & all 2 twice a month
still look brand new year later
 
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I keep adding more black to my contrast build
I had a black wrap Pro Style on the roof & wraps just Suck !
So I painted the roof & pillars , mirror caps , bumper caps
drove it for awhile thinking I didn't get a real balance of contrast
so into the paint booth for painting the hood, flairs (they have UV damage after just 18 months)
And ALL the trim around ALL the windows
Im trying to match up all the blacks

the side Wraps will be replaced with a flat black PPV
PXL_20261004_173149583.webp


PXL_20261004_173159891.webp


PXL_20261004_173058182.webp


PXL_20261004_173029155.webp


PXL_20261004_172953561.webp
I like it, looks sharp my friend.
 

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do what makes you happy...that is all that matters.
 

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I keep adding more black to my contrast build
I had a black wrap Pro Style on the roof & wraps just Suck !
So I painted the roof & pillars , mirror caps , bumper caps
drove it for awhile thinking I didn't get a real balance of contrast
so into the paint booth for painting the hood, flairs (they have UV damage after just 18 months)
And ALL the trim around ALL the windows
Im trying to match up all the blacks

the side Wraps will be replaced with a flat black PPV
PXL_20261004_173149583.webp


PXL_20261004_173159891.webp


PXL_20261004_173058182.webp


PXL_20261004_173029155.webp


PXL_20261004_172953561.webp
This is just a suggestion, but I think the front end around the grille would look better in matte black as well. This truck has more of a silver accent rather than black, and I think the matte black would give it a sharper, more finished look.
 
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This is just a suggestion, but I think the front end around the grille would look better in matte black as well. This truck has more of a silver accent rather than black, and I think the matte black would give it a sharper, more finished look.
Actually . . . . . .
I am thinking of doing the exact opposite , getting a new halo grill without any logo or print lettering
& painting it Silver to match the Stock paint Celestial Silver
 

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At first glance the first thing that came to mind was that you just bought a replacement hood in primer black. But after seeing more of the overall truck it's growing on me. Nice job in any case.
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