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Custom steering wheel logo

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JimmyRigged88, Nov 30, 2018.

  1. Feb 5, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    jakeworthy

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    the 3m tape has held up so far for me! Haven’t had hot weather to test that yet, but I’ve had to hit the horn a couple times and doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. But it was so easy to install and cheap for material that even if it came loose in a few months, I’d still do the tape option again.
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    Mines got kind of a grainy splotchy finish but it’s held on with Gorilla brand tape rated at 30lbs 220C5AA5-0197-4D4A-AAD3-CB55BAE82E95.jpg
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    Jimmy, will you be making any of the retro ones again soon?
     
  4. Feb 5, 2020 at 9:49 PM
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    Send me a message on Etsy and I'll get you a replacement.

    That finish looks bad. Did it come like that or happen over time? Send me a PM and I will get you a replacement.

    I have all but given up on those. Getting all the colors to print together and not have any defects is really hard. I'm switching over to PETG for most of my stuff so I may try it again in the future.

    I've also been working on some new stuff. If it all works out I will be getting these made on an SLS printer which allows things that I haven't been able to print. These are all overlays and they are a form fit over the OEM emblem. They will only be black, but for the TEQ and TRD I'm thinking I can cut vinyl to fit in the insets.

    Replica overlay v2 Pro Grille v1.jpg Replica overlay v2 TEQ v1.jpg Replica overlay v2 TRD v1.jpg
     
  5. Feb 5, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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    I bet if you provide some measurements of that emblem size, @JimmyRigged88 could help answer your Q’s

    Sir, lovin the product development and the nice touches you’ve put on these over the last couple years. Solid work :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    Thanks my friend! It’s a labor of love. Hey we share first names... and live in the same area :cheers:

    Yeah, if you get me dimensions I could tell you for sure. My money is on it fitting. So far they fit everything from a corolla to a tundra. Apparently even the scion logo is the same dimensions, because I’ve had a bunch of orders from scion owners lately.
     
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  7. Feb 6, 2020 at 3:27 PM
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    Message sent. Thanks
     
  8. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    I got the first samples in today. I need to make a couple small changes, but they are really close.
    B027673E-FFF0-439F-A59A-071FEF31301D.jpg 82A08C06-7D09-4D00-9B06-6ED5C8F6959D.jpg

    This one still needs a lot of work to fit right.
    05A916FF-8887-42CA-AD46-2E746467C26E.jpg
     
  9. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    Wow. Fantastic! Looks like I’ll be ordering another one soon!
     
  10. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:32 PM
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    Totally in if you ever bring back those retro logos!
     
  11. Feb 6, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Can you hold off on shipping the one I ordered today if you're getting those better ones soon?
     
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    That trd looks pretty good- can you Back up and take a picture to show the whole wheel plus partial dash? Is it smooth texture or smooth?
     
  13. Feb 6, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    I can't, I had to trade my Tacoma in :anonymous: My family outgrew it.
    It's a smooth texture, like a flat clear coat or really fine powder coat. All 3 are different surface finishes so I could compare them. I'm going with the finish on the TRD for all of them going forward. The final TRD and TEQ will have the letters inset rather than raised. That way I can get different color vinyl cut to fit.
     
  14. Feb 6, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    Sure. What's your order number? These are still at least a few weeks out.
     
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    So what air bag is in the picture? Can you still take a backed up photo- it’s more to get a overall feel for the design/look. Smooth definitely looks cleaner
     
  16. Feb 6, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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  17. Feb 6, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    I ordered an airbag cover so I didn’t leave you guys hanging. Here’s a further back photo, let me know if you want to see anything else.

    90E0E9AE-12FE-46A3-9665-4028D27C8F1E.jpg

    Done :thumbsup:
     
  18. Feb 6, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    Digging the TRD.
     
  19. Feb 6, 2020 at 7:21 PM
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    Are the TRD with red lettering available? If so how do I get one?
     
  20. Feb 6, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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