Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-20-2019, 08:01 AM
briverb briverb is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 383
Default Front end mask for tacoma

Hello,

Thinking about getting a front end cover for my tacoma. I just had my entire front end replaced including headlights. As I drive all day for work, I was going to try and reduce the nicks and damage by rocks and whatever.

I saw this one online.


https://www.carid.com/lebra/custom-f...11&url=1714094

Any recommendations and where to get them in Calgary. Also, are there front end covers that also cover the headlights? I just starting researching this so all advice is appreciated.

Thanks

Feel free to PM me as well.

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-20-2019, 08:48 AM
FishOutOfWater FishOutOfWater is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 1,017
Default

Don't put a bra on your Taco... This is 2018, not 1988.

Bite the bullet and have 3M paint-protection film installed.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-20-2019, 08:54 AM
ChickakooKookoo ChickakooKookoo is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 294
Default

Line-X!
__________________
I am unique! Just like everybody else.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-20-2019, 09:02 AM
wildwoods wildwoods is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Location
Posts: 4,961
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FishOutOfWater View Post
Don't put a bra on your Taco... This is 2018, not 1988.

Bite the bullet and have 3M paint-protection film installed.
Exactly. That bra looks like it would be a huge salt trap causing a negative effect.
3M all the way
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-20-2019, 04:46 PM
Sooner Sooner is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 9,650
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by FishOutOfWater View Post
Don't put a bra on your Taco... This is 2018, not 1988.

Bite the bullet and have 3M paint-protection film installed.
This, as an ex bodyman, best thing out there to protect paint and headlights
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-20-2019, 05:56 PM
BorealBucks BorealBucks is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 193
Default

Get 3M done & go to European Auto Tinting they do everything from honda civics & f150's to GTRs & lambo's. Amazing work.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-21-2019, 01:05 AM
FishOutOfWater FishOutOfWater is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 1,017
Default

My bad... 2018 / 1988 was a typo.
Should have read 2019 / 1989, my proof-reading was lacking.

Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-21-2019, 05:27 AM
Mb-MBR Mb-MBR is offline
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,222
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wildwoods View Post
Exactly. That bra looks like it would be a huge salt trap causing a negative effect.
3M all the way
X3, what they said. Those things are worse then sand paper once you get some debris caught in between paint and the cover....dont ask me how I know...!
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-21-2019, 01:35 PM
32-40win 32-40win is offline
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Near Drumheller
Posts: 6,733
Default

If the bras get loose they flap and fret on there and take the paint off anyway.
__________________
You should also be a member;
CCFR
CSSA
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-21-2019, 02:02 PM
Okotok's Avatar
Okotok Okotok is online now
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,814
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 32-40win View Post
If the bras get loose they flap and fret on there and take the paint off anyway.
Exactly. Had one on a 1980 280ZX way back when. Scuffed the paint badly. Didn't even have to be loose or flap.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 02-21-2019, 02:05 PM
JB_AOL JB_AOL is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 3,880
Default

Didn't think they made those anymore.

Don't miss them that's for sure.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 02-21-2019, 09:29 PM
Colin_r6 Colin_r6 is offline
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 295
Default

Had my 3M applied by Auto Protectors in Calgary.
They were the most competitive pricing at the time - and were quite willing to deal (I got quite a bit of my new truck coated though, probably a contributing factor to the great deal I got).
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 02-22-2019, 07:33 AM
briverb briverb is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 383
Default

Thanks for the replies. Really appreciate it. Never knew about the 3M. Ya, I did hear those bras can be like sand paper once they get dirt and grit under them.

I will look into the other options.

Although this comment was hilarious and I almost fell off my chair.

"Don't put a bra on your Taco... This is 2018, not 1988" Haahahahahahahaha.

Totally brought back some crazy memories from the 80's. I gotta admit, I do miss my mullet hair style from back then. It was killer. hahahahaha

Thanks again.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:55 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.