TRD Rear Strut Bar

1stgen · 06-20-2009, 02:50 PM

So I got this rear strut bar used from the UK..it had a little surface rust on it. Im like ok..I will just sand it down a little spot paint it and all is good. Then I think to myself..why would I do that.. I mean I already spent 200$ on this bar why not restore it to its goodness.. So I bead blasted it down to bare metal and am going to get it powdercoated. just wondering if I shoudl get it back to the stock looking TRD color or if I should go with a body color style or like a flat black style. Suggestions appreciated..mabye I should chrome it :P picture of its current state.. I was thinkig about mabye just a clear coat on it because it is really nice lookign just beadblasted...

I surgically removed the metal TRD placard with some metal floss for replacement after powdercoating..

jakedasnake · 06-20-2009, 03:43 PM

Looks pretty good like that just through on some clear lol, but me personally would bring it back to its original state as they are gonna get harder and harder to find in good condition! which ever you decide I'm sure it will look good

1stgen · 06-27-2009, 10:13 PM

I decided to go with a Body color as it will stay with the car and I really love the color..I have wondered tho..the badge on my TRD bar is different than the others I have seen posted on the boards.. I got this one from the UK..

But it does look like this other one I found so I dunno.....

Everett · 06-27-2009, 10:40 PM

It looks awesome! And I want all ^that TRD goodness!

1stgen · 06-27-2009, 10:52 PM

too bad it all fits in a car with no roof :P (mk3)

Tri-C · 07-08-2009, 07:38 PM

1stgen - what color did you decide on? Did you ever determine if it's possible to get a code to match the original TRD color?

canadam · 07-08-2009, 07:51 PM

I think the badges changed slightly over the years.

1stgen · 07-08-2009, 08:32 PM

I decided on the body color. Which was what I have pictured. the big picture is mine installed.. The closest I found was gunmetal grey from the powder guy it seemed real close to the original color but I figured a little color was nice in the engine bay.

06-20-2009, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 383 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	TRD Rear Strut Bar So I got this rear strut bar used from the UK..it had a little surface rust on it. Im like ok..I will just sand it down a little spot paint it and all is good. Then I think to myself..why would I do that.. I mean I already spent 200$ on this bar why not restore it to its goodness.. So I bead blasted it down to bare metal and am going to get it powdercoated. just wondering if I shoudl get it back to the stock looking TRD color or if I should go with a body color style or like a flat black style. Suggestions appreciated..mabye I should chrome it :P picture of its current state.. I was thinkig about mabye just a clear coat on it because it is really nice lookign just beadblasted... I surgically removed the metal TRD placard with some metal floss for replacement after powdercoating..

07-08-2009, 07:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
canadam MidshipExpress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 9,549 Thanks: 117 Thanked 129 Times in 112 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (29/100% )	I think the badges changed slightly over the years. __________________ WTB ASAP: Black Glove Box Surround - Not the box itself, but the dash plastics it sits in 3SGTE Upper Timing Belt Cover Driver's side seatback - must have bolster and lumbar adjustments, cover condition does not matter - will trade non-adjustable. Genuine Tom's Sides and Rear - replica kits not considered Frunk Plastics - no cracks Mechanical Gauge Cluster - KP/H preferred, but not required. Engine Bay X Brace

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06-20-2009, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
jakedasnake Beams Owners Group Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 71 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Looks pretty good like that just through on some clear lol, but me personally would bring it back to its original state as they are gonna get harder and harder to find in good condition! which ever you decide I'm sure it will look good

06-27-2009, 10:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 383 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I decided to go with a Body color as it will stay with the car and I really love the color..I have wondered tho..the badge on my TRD bar is different than the others I have seen posted on the boards.. I got this one from the UK.. But it does look like this other one I found so I dunno.....

06-27-2009, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 42 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	It looks awesome! And I want all ^that TRD goodness!

06-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 383 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	too bad it all fits in a car with no roof :P (mk3)

07-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tri-C Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	1stgen - what color did you decide on? Did you ever determine if it's possible to get a code to match the original TRD color?

07-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
1stgen Yup Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 383 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I decided on the body color. Which was what I have pictured. the big picture is mine installed.. The closest I found was gunmetal grey from the powder guy it seemed real close to the original color but I figured a little color was nice in the engine bay.