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Blacked Out Dash Chrome

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rrentrop, Jan 14, 2018.

  1. Jan 14, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    rrentrop

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    Trying to gauge interest in these. I know some have asked for it. I made these today and tested different installation methods. I would consider the install difficulty to be 5/10.

    The only potential issue I see is the vinyl on the center console could be prone to damage through normal use of the cup holder/storage.

    What do you all think? Should I list these?

    IMG_3449.jpg IMG_3453.jpg IMG_3454.jpg IMG_3455.jpg
     
  2. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    dreadedsoldier

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  3. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    They look good but my vinyl skills are on par with a monkey suffering from ADD, so I’d pass.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    Great idea. But you're gonna need to have surgeon hands to get the alignment right to cover every bit of chrome. But the good news is, it's just a sticker... you can try again. MAybe include 2 sets:rofl:
    I painted all mine. And yes the cup holder area gets dinged the hell up
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    The cup holder and the steering wheel logo are the only chrome bits in/on the truck. I dislike them
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:50 PM
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    Surprisingly, they are not difficult to line up over the chrome. The vinyl is applied via transfer tape so on the console you simply line up the forward edge and corners, press it down, then stretch the transfer tape down to the curved trailing edge, making minor side-to-side adjustments as needed. They are slightly larger so the edges can be tucked into the gaps between the chrome and black plastic for a clean look.

    Oh, and if I offer it I will include 6 rings and two center console pieces!
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:51 PM
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    I’d be interested would be nice to see a video of them being installed to see the difficulty.
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    I'll see what I can do about making a video.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    Don’t forget the chrome trim around the start button
     
  10. Jan 14, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    I’d pick a set up for sure. :cheers:
     
  11. Jan 14, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    I would give it a try. Let me know when you start selling.
     
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    I’m down for one, maybe if you do multiple color ways too? Interested how it would look with a match to your exterior paint.
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    Yes, I am considering color options as well.
     
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  14. Jan 14, 2018 at 10:02 PM
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    Interested! Sub’d
     
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    I'd get them.
     
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    I'm not the best at application but I'd give them a try. Extras are a definite plus
     
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    I'd be in for MT center console
     
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    I'm in for a set.
     
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    Is the MT cup holder different from the AT?
     
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    Yeah it is.
     

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