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new emblems..wowza

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wildjerseyfirefighter, May 7, 2009.

  1. May 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter [OP] I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    tacbadge_a0db2257ab73d2892ec3bfe9a727912aeea2d455.jpgso i bought the emblems from Matt, Packerfan..As soon as they got to my house I started on them. I did a few coats of adhesion promoter, then a few coats of semi-gloss black..It finally stopped raining today, so I got at least one on(i chipped the other one, and needed to repaint tonight)

    It looks pretty dang good for now, well see in a few months thou.

    tacbadge2_86365f34243c217e595608cd0dc7053d0d874529.jpg
     
  2. May 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM
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    neslerrah

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    looks great!:thumbsup:
     
  3. May 7, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter [OP] I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    thanks..Its really growing on me..I hope it dosent chip!
     
  4. May 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    kickass bro...looks badass!!
     
  5. May 7, 2009 at 6:10 PM
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    looks good to me!
     
  6. May 7, 2009 at 6:26 PM
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    badguybuster

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    They are pretty durable once they've cured for a couple days. I hit mine with a high pressure hose and they didn't chip or peel.
     
  7. May 7, 2009 at 6:27 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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  8. May 7, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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    MUDFISH

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    looks good... I did mine 2 weeks ago, and I've had 3 people ask me about them... it apparently makes my truck look like a special edition...
     
  9. May 7, 2009 at 6:30 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    i already get people asking me about my truck if its a special edition, cuz I have the trd all terrain bedside stickers.
     
  10. May 7, 2009 at 8:52 PM
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    neontrail

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    Looks awesome!!
     
  11. May 7, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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    chris4x4

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  12. May 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    i like the look of the new black emblems on the white 1st gen

    HOWEVER

    i probably wouldve placed them just a smidge higher to not make it so noticeable that the concaved body line turns down and the emblem doesnt
     
  13. May 7, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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    KingRama4

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    what brand adhesion promoter and semi-gloss paint did you use? emblems look good!
     
  14. May 7, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter [OP] I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    DAMNIT..i didnt even see that..now its gonna drive me nuts:(

    adhesion promoter was just from advance auto or something..

    Paint was krylon plastic paint semi gloss black
     
  15. May 7, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    JimBeam

    JimBeam BECAUSE INTERNETS!! Moderator

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    sorry :eek:
     
  16. May 7, 2009 at 9:23 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter [OP] I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    as chris would say...

    YOU SONOFABITCH:D
     
  17. May 7, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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    JimBeam

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    good point...im apparently well known as a sonobitch around here

    like i said though...the combination of new black emblems and your white truck = awesome

    just move them up a smidge
     
  18. May 7, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter [OP] I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    i may have to..I have more of that 3m tape, so I may if tomorrow is a decent day.
     
  19. May 7, 2009 at 9:35 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Gotta wiat until next year. :)
    Use some of the clear regular tape and place them in different spots so you can see ho they look before makeing them permanent....
     
  20. May 7, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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