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Black Emblem Overlays

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by aspen81611, Apr 15, 2019.

  1. Apr 15, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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    aspen81611

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    Have a 2019 OR. After one winter the front and rear chrome emblems are stained from mag chloride. Tried various ways to clean them up with no luck. Colorado roads are no friend to chrome. Wondering if the forum thought that Toyota's Part Number: PT9488918002 (black emblem overlays) would be a good solution to covering the chrome emblems stained by mag chloride? Thinking the emblem material would be more resistant and clean up easier, but would appreciate any thoughts / advice from those who know.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Should work great, I have had overlays on mine for almost 3 years now.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    JET4

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    Had them on my 2011 for 4 years now, still look great. Been on my 2018 for about 8 months now, still look great
     
  4. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    Yup. Blacken those bastards out...
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Charlievee

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    For those with the overlays. Are they durable enough to be powder coated?
     
  6. Apr 15, 2019 at 3:54 PM
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    I bought the overlays and need to install them. However I’m thinking of painting the TRD red to match the front seats. I’ve seen others do this. Wondering what they used to paint the overlays?
     
  7. Apr 15, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    they are plastic so no
     
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    You can powder coat plastic, but I'm guessing the overlays are to thin a material and will melt when cooking.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    Thanks everyone. Black emblem overlays it is!
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 3:27 AM
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    I guess with a UV cured type powder coating they can be but these overlays are pretty thin.
     
  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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    Waiting for your opinions...
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