Interior / Exterior Visual TechThis section contains discussion related to visual modifications of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Some items might include dash kits, roof rack modifications and other visual modifications.
05/06 built '07 6MT accessorized with the following:
LT285/70/r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on stock rims, Extreme Truck Toys 3" spacer lift, Demello front single hoop bumper + skid plate, K&N CAI Intake as reviewed by me here on FJFCs, Trail Gear sliders, Cobra 76 XTR CB + 3' Wilson Silver Load antenna mounted up front, A-TRAC hack and custom trail rash from all over Texas.
you inspired me paint my mirrors this weekend when i have ample time to do the job properly! thx for the great pics and helpful step-by-step, a newbie like me really appreciates it
just wondering, how did you remove the "TOYOTA" from the front grille to paint it red? looks very slick
Last edited by Murdered08 : 12-28-2008 at 10:12 PM.
Thanks for the comments. When I did my front Toyota emblem, I removed the bezel and the grill. The emblem has plastic studs that have been melted on the back of the grill to hold on the emblem. So I desided to mask of the grill with tape and used a good set of razor knifes to trim it out. Took me about 30 minutes to trim out. Do a search and you' ll find a few post with the bezel mods. I did a thread on it also. Have fun I hope this helps.
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2007 4x4 FJC/ Sun Fusion, AT/A-TRAC /E-Locker Sub/RevTek 3'' lift with top leveling spacers, 33''x12.50x17 Baja MTZ, 17'' Eagle Alloy Rims, Trail-Gear Rock Sliders, Garmin nuvi 680 GPS, Bandi mount, 3'' Firestik, Cobra 75 WXST CB, RiteLites, Life Hammer, All-Pro Sway Bar Collars, Scuba Driver Mod, Hi-Lift 485 Jack, and FJCF badge.
Hey what's up man? i was wondering if it is required to do anything more than just spray the mirrors? i haven't paint any mirrors before so i dont know anything about these things. I'm planning to do my own blackout, but i dont know if i need anything else than just a can of satin black spray?? Any recommendations to keep in mind when i do it?? thanks!
You'll more than likely need some sandpaper & blue painters tape.
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05/06 built '07 6MT accessorized with the following:
LT285/70/r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on stock rims, Extreme Truck Toys 3" spacer lift, Demello front single hoop bumper + skid plate, K&N CAI Intake as reviewed by me here on FJFCs, Trail Gear sliders, Cobra 76 XTR CB + 3' Wilson Silver Load antenna mounted up front, A-TRAC hack and custom trail rash from all over Texas.
It shouldn't be too much work if you leave the side mirror casing on, just remove the glass mirror and paper the FJ. I plan on popping a bright PIA in the there anyway.
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Hey what's up man? i was wondering if it is required to do anything more than just spray the mirrors? i haven't paint any mirrors before so i dont know anything about these things. I'm planning to do my own blackout, but i dont know if i need anything else than just a can of satin black spray?? Any recommendations to keep in mind when i do it?? thanks!
Just make sure you either use a good adhesive, or use paint designed for plastic. I just used krylon fusion for plastic in satin, and so far so good. I used about 4 coats. I didn't use clear because I could only find matt finish. It might be ok, but I wasn't sure.
I also painted over the black part of the mirror just to be sure that the 2 sides looked the same.
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