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Custom logo grille!!!!! Need advice before I make it!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by carneya1, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:37 PM
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    carneya1

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    Ok like it says tell me yes or no and why you think that I am wantin to make my satoshi thin lip grille different then everyone else's , just need some opinions before I start , here is pictures of the moc up I made (yes cut out paper) before I make the stencils and paint it colormatched silver streak with black background

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  2. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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    carneya1

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    Another angle

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  3. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM
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    carneya1

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    Ok everyone let me know please

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  4. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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    TCprerunner

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    I think it's to much but that's just me I like thigh subtle
     
  5. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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    Fiolo

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    I think it would look cool in black to give it that stealth subtle look
     
  6. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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    Fluffymonkey

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    A little too in-your-face for me. Maybe a darker color for the lettering?
     
  7. Aug 2, 2013 at 1:53 PM
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    Oowen

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    I dig it! What I would do is try to shoot the lettering diagonal on the grille, might make it flow better
     
  8. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:14 PM
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    GREEKBOY12295

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    First off I think you posted in the wrong section. I think it would look better if it was horizontal and centered.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:15 PM
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    carneya1

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    Thanks y'all and yea I going to make stencils and block off rest of grille and paint the letters on the grill mesh and in silver or like y'all said maybe a darker color like smoke grey, since the mesh is already black
     
  10. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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    Sorry about posting in wrong thread spot
     
  11. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:17 PM
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    And reason I tilted it was to give a different look cuz ppl have trd in center of grille straight, similar to homer tacos
     
  12. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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    TheAngryGinger

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    I like it. Being different is just making the truck yours.
     
  13. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    I think the letters tilted look pretty good, very unique
     
  14. Aug 2, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    i would center and align it straight instead of angled
     
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    Tilted looks like shit, to be honest.

    Matt
     
  17. Aug 4, 2013 at 12:10 AM
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    we all have our own taste, if you like it go for it. I prefer smaller subtle look. I just made these stickers to see if I'd like a small TRD badge.

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  18. Aug 4, 2013 at 12:30 AM
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    If ya did do it, it would look more like this..
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  19. Aug 4, 2013 at 5:54 AM
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    Thanks guys, I still on the fence about what ill finally do , that's why I did a quick moc up and got everyone's opinion.. Thanks for feedback ill let ya know what I decide.. Who knows I may even go totally different route
     
  20. Aug 4, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    You should go a different route if youre trying to be different. Just tilting logos doesnt really make it unigue. but it's your truck and its just my opinion. good luck:cool:
     

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