Vinyl wrap your stock TRD Off Road wheels.

SoCali_Guy · Jun 22, 2018

Thank you Pikes

PikestacoSister · Jun 22, 2018

I’m cutting some vinyl tonight did you want to order

SoCali_Guy · Jun 22, 2018

I do want them for my TRDOR .. but I think it won’t be til next week.. if you want to cut them... i will definitely be ordering them... ty PikesSis

PikestacoSister · Jun 22, 2018

Okay cool!!! Let me know.

SoCali_Guy · Jun 22, 2018

Pikestaco · Jun 23, 2018

Pikestaco said: ↑

its all in this thread! 1st post. DM @PikestacoSister if you need some guidance. Thanks!!

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/black-wheel-vinyl-to-cover-chrome-trd-off-road-16’-18’.522061/
Click to expand...

@Mike83Taco16 or follow instructions in the link above 1st post

Tarheel22 · Jun 23, 2018

Just ordered today. Looking forward to this project

justinlj93 · Jun 29, 2018

anonymouscuban[OP] initial post: ↑

You wrap them!

I want new wheels but the wife had a problem with me dropping another $800 on wheels a 2 weeks after I just spent almost $40k cash on my Taco. So until I get new ones, I decided to mod the stock ones.

The OR stock wheels aren't terrible but I didn't like the steel spokes. I was debating whether to derp them or to vinyl wrap the whole wheel. I have a couple of large sheets of vinyl so that's what I was gonna do. Then I saw a thread by @Pikestaco about precut vinyl his sister makes that fit the over the steel parts of the OR wheels. For $35, I figured I'd give a shot.

I ordered the vinyl last week and it arrived yesterday. After detailing my truck today, I set out to wrapping them with the vinyl pieces I got from @Pikestaco. Each wheel took me roughly 30 minutes to wrap. This is how it turned out.

Here is one set of the vinyl cut outs. An extra one was included in case I screwed up.

Here is the wheel close up after placing the vinyl. I actually like the two tone of the black vinyl against the gunmetal. The difference is very subtle and almost looks more like shadows and highlights. Kind of cool.

Here are the steps I used to apply the vinyl in case anyone is interested.

Clean the wheels really well. Key is to get all grease and oil off them. I cleaned them during the detail and then gave them another rub down with isopropyl alcohol.

Next, peel the back from the vinyl and line up the two inside top corners of the V-shape on the wheel. Lightly stick each of the corners.

Allow the vinyl to lay itself onto the wheel. Then take the side of your finger and work it from top to bottom. If you get any bubbles, just pull it up and lay it down.

Once it's bubble free, use your finger to stick it down but leave the edges where it overlaps the curves in the wheel.

Now take a heat gun on low and apply heat across the vinyl. The vinyl will "shrink" over the edges. Now use a finger to stick it down, working from the inside out.

You will have to stretch the vinyl a bit to make sure it overlaps the next one. Again, heating the vinyl will allow it to stretch. Just don't overdo it.

Again, it took my about 30 minutes for each wheel which includes cleaning. Pretty simple just gotta take your time. It looks pretty damn good and the vinyl should hold up pretty well. Makes the stock wheels look a bit more aggressive. And it will pacify me for a few months until I get my new wheels.
Click to expand...

looks good, i may end up trying this until i buy new wheels

Hextall · Jun 29, 2018

Has anybody taken them off yet? any issues or residue that's a pain to remove?

I bought my vinyl decals a few months ago and have yet to find some time to put them on (hoping tomorrow, pending domestic tranquility index adjustments). but I"m also going to get new wheels within the next 12 months. I was then hoping to sell the wheels individually without the decals.

SoCali_Guy · Jun 29, 2018

I’m sure if you do have any residue on them.. GooGone will work just fine

Pikestaco · Jun 29, 2018

SoCali_Guy said: ↑

I’m sure if you do have any residue on them.. GooGone will work just fine
Click to expand...

Hextall said: ↑

Has anybody taken them off yet? any issues or residue that's a pain to remove?

I bought my vinyl decals a few months ago and have yet to find some time to put them on (hoping tomorrow, pending domestic tranquility index adjustments). but I"m also going to get new wheels within the next 12 months. I was then hoping to sell the wheels individually without the decals.
Click to expand...

I was going to say this. I haven’t met a residue that googone can’t get rid of. With that said I can’t imagine there being much of a residue. That’s what separates vinyl from a sticker.

Pikestaco · Jun 29, 2018

justinlj93 said: ↑

looks good, i may end up trying this until i buy new wheels
Click to expand...

Do it. They’re great

PikestacoSister · Jul 2, 2018

***** July 4th Discount*****
If you place your order this week, starting today you will receive $5.00 off your order!!!! Just mention the discount July 4th!!!!

jnolan122 · Jul 9, 2018

Yeeeeeeaaaaaah turned out great and honestly a lot easier than I thought. Some issues with bubbles on the thin edge closest to the tire but really happy with how this turned out.

Thanks @PikestacoSister and @Pikestaco

TT005 · Jul 9, 2018

Another great find on Tacoma World. Thanks for sharing! @anonymouscuban

PikestacoSister · Jul 9, 2018

jnolan122 said: ↑

Yeeeeeeaaaaaah turned out great and honestly a lot easier than I thought. Some issues with bubbles on the thin edge closest to the tire but really happy with how this turned out.

Thanks @PikestacoSister and @Pikestaco

Click to expand...

Those bubbles will work themselves out!!! They look great glad you like them!!!

Htre1 · Jul 25, 2018

I removed and reinstalled vinyl on front driver side wheel since some bubbles didn’t work themselves out. Removing vinyl was fairly easy and left no residue what so ever. I’m very happy with results.

If you are planning on installing the vinyl, I would definitely order an extra set. Putting them on correctly takes a little practice.

Kbwv · Jul 28, 2018

Finally got around to installing the vinyl. I definitely agree that you need to take your time because it's tricky to get the hang of installing them.
I'm really happy with the way these turned out. Thanks @PikestacoSister!

Htre1 · Jul 28, 2018

Looks great!

Kbwv · Jul 28, 2018

Htre1 said: ↑

Looks great!
Click to expand...

Thanks! Yours does as well. Your post was the last one I read before I started this afternoon. Very helpful info (even though I didn't order extras).

Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Vinyl wrap your stock TRD Off Road wheels.

#141
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#142
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#143
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#144
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#145
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#146
Pikestaco Newbie

#147
Tarheel22 Well-Known Member

#148
justinlj93 Well-Known Member

#149
Hextall Well-Known Member

#150
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#151
Pikestaco Newbie

#152
Pikestaco Newbie

#153
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#154
jnolan122 Member

#155
TT005 Well-Known Member

#156
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#157
Htre1 Member

#158
Kbwv Member

#159
Htre1 Member

#160
Kbwv Member

Products Discussed in

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

Welcome to Tacoma World!

Vinyl wrap your stock TRD Off Road wheels.

#141 SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#142 PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#143 SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#144 PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#145 SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#146 Pikestaco Newbie

#147 Tarheel22 Well-Known Member

#148 justinlj93 Well-Known Member

#149 Hextall Well-Known Member

#150 SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#151 Pikestaco Newbie

#152 Pikestaco Newbie

#153 PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#154 jnolan122 Member

#155 TT005 Well-Known Member

#156 PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#157 Htre1 Member

#158 Kbwv Member

#159 Htre1 Member

#160 Kbwv Member

Products Discussed in Entire Site Forum: 3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)

#141
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#142
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#143
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#144
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#145
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#146
Pikestaco Newbie

#147
Tarheel22 Well-Known Member

#148
justinlj93 Well-Known Member

#149
Hextall Well-Known Member

#150
SoCali_Guy Well-Known Member

#151
Pikestaco Newbie

#152
Pikestaco Newbie

#153
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#154
jnolan122 Member

#155
TT005 Well-Known Member

#156
PikestacoSister Well-Known Member

#157
Htre1 Member

#158
Kbwv Member

#159
Htre1 Member

#160
Kbwv Member

Products Discussed in