1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Pop&Lock PL8525 Power source? 6 Speed rough disengage from first. Cylinder 1/2 misfire - help please DIY: tailgate license plate UNI Filter alternative?? Is this diff fluid any good? 15 pre runner xspx

Carbon Fiber Vinyl Wrapped on Hood

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ssanae77, Mar 18, 2015.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:10 AM
    #21
    ssanae77

    #21
    ssanae77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2014
    Member:
    #124860
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Yes, you can. Instead of cutting onto the hood with real knife, you can use knikeless tape so the hood never sees the blade in action :)
     
    ssanae77, Mar 19, 2015
    #21
  2. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM
    #22
    ssanae77

    #22
    ssanae77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2014
    Member:
    #124860
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    It's repositional vinyl wrap. It also has air release pattern on the bottom of the vinyl so it is virtually impossible to get any air bubbles. It is sticky adhesive.

    From what I read on the 3M website, it should last few years easy although it depends on if you have it garaged all the time or if it's parked outside hitting the sun 24-7.
     
    ssanae77, Mar 19, 2015
    #22
  3. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM
    #23
    ssanae77

    #23
    ssanae77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2014
    Member:
    #124860
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    I am debating on whether I should wrap the grill with carbon fiber or just plasti-dip in flat black.
     
    ssanae77, Mar 19, 2015
    #23
  4. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
    #24
    ssanae77

    #24
    ssanae77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2014
    Member:
    #124860
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    ssanae77, Mar 19, 2015
    #24
  5. Mar 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
    #25
    ssanae77

    #25
    ssanae77 [OP] Member

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2014
    Member:
    #124860
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Haven't thought of that, that will be very expensive :)
     
    ssanae77, Mar 19, 2015
    #25
  6. Mar 19, 2015 at 11:06 AM
    #26
    rmorse

    #26
    rmorse Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 13, 2015
    Member:
    #146275
    Messages:
    1,319
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bobby
    Bowie, MD
    Vehicle:
    2015 Blue Ribbon Metallic Access Cab TRD Sport
    [​IMG]
     
    rmorse, Mar 19, 2015
    #26
  7. Mar 19, 2015 at 11:17 AM
    #27
    SGTCap

    #27
    SGTCap Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2013
    Member:
    #115529
    Messages:
    3,834
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Cap
    Summerville, SC
    Vehicle:
    4x4 6-spd,
    37s, 4x4 6-spd, OME 886s, Allpro Expos, SOS sliders and front/rear bumpers,Rack,Skids, 4.56s, Lockers,Recon Winch, TJM RTT, Lots of tools, boxes and gear. Shaggy mutt behind the seat
    Eventually I will replace the DERP on my roof and hood with the 3M vinyl.
     
    SGTCap, Mar 19, 2015
    #27
  8. Apr 22, 2016 at 5:11 PM
    #28
    ehtdot

    #28
    ehtdot New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2015
    Member:
    #168707
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2006 Tacoma sport double cab 4x4
    I think it looks awsome. You did a excellent job I'm doing mine right now. I think the grill will look better black. I already painted the grill
     
    ehtdot, Apr 22, 2016
    #28
  9. Apr 22, 2016 at 5:18 PM
    #29
    sr5vic

    #29
    sr5vic Buy & Hodl

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2013
    Member:
    #94619
    Messages:
    825
    Gender:
    Male
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    '13 Access Cab SR5 4x4
    295/70/17 Geolander G003 M/T's, 17" Work S1HC's, 1" Bora Wheel Spacers, King 2.5 EXT Coilovers, King 2.5 Tundra Rears, Total Chaos UCA's, Total Chaos LCA's, BruteForce Fab Rear Bumper w/ Tire Carrier, OME Dakar CS047R Leaf Springs w/ D29XL AAL, 'OCTACO' Custom SS Brake Lines, Extended R.Diff Breather, RDI Aluminum Skid Plates, BAJADESIGNS Squadron Sport LED Yellow Fog Lights, BAJADESIGNS Squadron Sport LED Clear Front Spot Lights & Rear Work Lights TRD PRO Grill, TRD PRO Headlights, US Offroad Winch Mount, SmittyBilt X2O 10k Winch, RotoPax 2Gal. Fuel & Water Canisters , VIAIR Constant Duty OBA System, Custom Bussmann RTMR Panel, Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners, StopTech Slotted Rotors, TRD Brake Pads, Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery System w/ Blue Sea 7622 ML-ACR 500 Relay, Dometic CFX40 w/ slide
    i did my tailgate instead... awesome product to play with!

    [​IMG]
     
    sr5vic, Apr 22, 2016
    #29
    httuner likes this.
  10. Apr 23, 2016 at 5:50 AM
    #30
    natas1321

    #30
    natas1321 mischief monkey

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2015
    Member:
    #152467
    Messages:
    992
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    natas
    san antonio
    Vehicle:
    1990 Honda NC30 stock for now
    not my thing but hey if you like it why the hell not it's your truck.
     
    natas1321, Apr 23, 2016
    #30
    Thelgord likes this.
  11. Apr 23, 2016 at 7:00 AM
    #31
    Thelgord

    #31
    Thelgord The Pantagonist

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2012
    Member:
    #94014
    Messages:
    1,165
    Gender:
    Male
    Augusta, GA
    Vehicle:
    '13 TRD (OffRoad, 4x4)
    SOS Rocksliders, All Pro skid plate, Procomp add-a-leaf, Bilstein 5100 @ 1.75", CB, high-lift jack
    Agreed. I like the idea of the vinyl wrap, but CF is not my thing. I will say OP did a good job of laying down correctly.
     
    Thelgord, Apr 23, 2016
    #31
  12. Apr 23, 2016 at 10:36 PM
    #32
    natas1321

    #32
    natas1321 mischief monkey

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2015
    Member:
    #152467
    Messages:
    992
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    natas
    san antonio
    Vehicle:
    1990 Honda NC30 stock for now
    Better than I could have I'm sure.
     
    natas1321, Apr 23, 2016
    #32
  13. Apr 23, 2016 at 10:47 PM
    #33
    RearViewMirror

    #33
    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2013
    Member:
    #102010
    Messages:
    24,080
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Craig Christ
    State of Love and Trust
    Vehicle:
    2023 Subaru WRX GT Manual
    Good job OP. I kind of like it and it looks like you did a professional job.
     
    RearViewMirror, Apr 23, 2016
    #33
  14. Apr 23, 2016 at 10:59 PM
    #34
    2015WhiteOR

    #34
    2015WhiteOR Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2015
    Member:
    #147773
    Messages:
    1,842
    Gender:
    Male
    Gainesville TX
    I think it looks stupid and is a waste of money. Even when someone does that on a high end car where it is somewhat acceptable to do so (Audi, BMW, etc), it still comes off as tacky. You aren't fooling anyone into thinking you have a carbon fiber hood, and even if you did, what exactly would be the point?

    (hey you asked what we think :p)
     
    2015WhiteOR, Apr 23, 2016
    #34
  15. Apr 23, 2016 at 11:10 PM
    #35
    httuner

    #35
    httuner Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2015
    Member:
    #169871
    Messages:
    421
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma TRD-OffroadPckg
    AFe Rebel Catback Exhaust, AFe GT Momentum Air Intake, Method Wheels, Bilstein 5100, Rigid 30" SR2 Light Bar, Rigid 10" SR Light Bar. Lots of Love
    I want to do this on my hood, not for the look but to avoid glare with a roof top light bar. Those things glare so bad off the hood, I'm going to do a flat black on the hood to help with glare.
     
    httuner, Apr 23, 2016
    #35
  16. Apr 24, 2016 at 8:55 PM
    #36
    Revelations

    #36
    Revelations Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2014
    Member:
    #127895
    Messages:
    1,125
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2014 MGM DCSB
    It wouldn't be a bad thing to line the front edge of the hood with if you have a black truck to protect from rock chips. I dislike the bug shield look.
     
    Revelations, Apr 24, 2016
    #36
Page 2 of 2

Products Discussed in

3M 1080 CF12 BLACK CARBON FIBER 60"x24" Vinyl Flex Wrap
$55.33
To Top