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Vinyl Inserts for the Tailgate

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rrentrop, Oct 20, 2015.

  1. Nov 2, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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    thecelt

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    Oh, you typed "mines" so i assumed plural. ;)
     
  2. Nov 2, 2015 at 2:51 PM
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    Dragon Baoo Z

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  3. Nov 2, 2015 at 6:27 PM
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    Racefan15

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    Need matte black. Went to the eBay link and didn't see where to choose color. It also shows,20$ plus $2 shipping..... price change or how do I get it for 20? Matte black in yet? Need one,asap.
    Thanks
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2015 at 7:14 PM
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    rrentrop

    rrentrop [OP] TVDvinyldecals.com Vendor

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    The eBay listing is for matte black. The 951 (10 year) vinyl ended costing me a little more than the 651 (5 year) vinyl that I was originally going to use so I had to tack on shipping and handling to cover my costs. Custom colors may be request by sending me a message on this site.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2015 at 9:26 PM
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    Rare Steak

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    Unless you're really handy with blue tape... haha
     
  6. Nov 3, 2015 at 5:12 AM
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    YotaComa22

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    I ordered mine.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2015 at 5:35 AM
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    Racefan15

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    No worries.... Just didn't know if I needed to order a different way or something. Ill order from the Ebay link right now.
    Thanks

    ps. For those that think they will just Plasti-dip their letter, don't bother... I spent 4 hrs dipping all my badges and taping off the "TACOMA" letters on the tail gate this weekend. The chrome badges came out GREAT, but the dipped TACOMA on the tail gate did not. After what seemed like 2 hrs taping off the letters and several lights coasts of flat black dip, I went to remove the blue painters tape only to find that there is not enough of a separation between the tape and the letters to give you a clean break when removing the tape.
    I know that sounds confusing,,, but if you have dipped before you know what I mean. When doing the badges, it came out great because there is a big gap between the actual chrome badge and the truck, so it separates perfect for you... Not so much with just the tape on paint...
    Save yourself a lot of time and aggravation and buy this decal set, then thank me :)
    Ill try to add a pic of it.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2015 at 5:38 AM
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    Racefan15

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    Here is a pic which looks good from 5' back after dipping the letters, but up close it doesn't look great. Just get the letters for $20.

    20151101_183815.jpg
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2015 at 5:46 AM
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    DeTako

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    I can definitely tell the edges are frayed up. I've had a lot of experience with plasti-dip and as soon as I saw people suggesting to use it for the tailgate, I knew this would be the result.

    I agree. If you want to do this mod, it's well worth the time and money to get the vinyl inserts. Remember, prep work for this mod is extremely important. I recommend the water/soap/squeegee application method, this has worked best for me in the past.
     
  10. Nov 5, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    I just got mine in the mail. They look great and came fast!

    Thank you.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2015 at 11:26 AM
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    Great! Please remember to take your time and use plenty of the soap solution to apply them. I'd love to see them on the different colors so please take pics!
     
  12. Nov 5, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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    Will do.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    Here are mine installed. I could have done a better job but the wind was blowing and hands were shakey after 12 hours day


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    12 hours day doing what? Wait - nevermind. Considering some members of this forum I don't want to know.
     
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  16. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    smitty99

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    I'd love to do this to mine, but I can barely put the tags on my license plate without screwing something up.
     
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  17. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    Looks great. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate the install instructions and the application process?
     
  18. Nov 5, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    I used to be such a perfectionist...I would take 3 weeks to do something like those letters.
    Now, I'm old, and with a wife...Lab puppy...demanding job...3 mortgages (soon to be 4 :goingcrazy:)...2 car payments...who has the time. heck, I've only washed my truck once since April. :laugh:
     
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