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FactoryCraft Hood Decal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by anthonynoriega, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. Mar 23, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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    anthonynoriega

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    Anyone have experience with this company and their vinyl products?

    I am on the verge of ordering their hood "anti glare" decal... aka "cool bro" decal...


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    anthonynoriega, Mar 23, 2021
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  2. Mar 23, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    I am thinking about getting this to cover up some rock chips on the hood.
     
    Jim0thy, Mar 23, 2021
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  3. Mar 23, 2021 at 10:54 AM
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    Love this decal. I wrapped my hood with flat black wrap and it looks awesome. Love the satin black look.
     
    moosey52, Mar 23, 2021
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  4. Mar 23, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    Ok, well I pulled the trigger... Ill let you all know how it comes out. Hopefully installation is as easy as they make it sound.
     
    anthonynoriega, Mar 23, 2021
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  5. Apr 18, 2021 at 4:35 PM
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    Removed badges/stickers, Heritage Grill
    Well?? How'd it work?
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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    OH... my bad... It turned out dope!
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    anthonynoriega, Apr 18, 2021
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    hewinutah and Hofmann’s Tacos like this.
  7. Apr 18, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    Looks great! Was it a hard install? Is it kind of like putting on a phone screen protector?
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2021 at 6:27 PM
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    Not entirely.... So I cut off excess around the decal.... and I smoothed it out dry on a table first to get rid of air bubbles.
    Measured center best I could.
    Cleaned it. Made the soapy water mix in a spray bottle.... removed the backing, sprayed the adhesive side and the hood...
    Aligned it and slid it around till it looked straight and on my center marking.
    It was pretty easy to move around.
    Flattened it out with my hands till I thought it was in place.
    Then squeeged it flat.
    The only thing I didnt realize was when I was squeeging it out, I was sliding the plastic credit card thing onto the hood... thus causing some dull scratch marks ....
    I had one little blip but not noticeable at all unless you inspect it.
    Waited about 3 hours or so... pulled off the top transfer paper and boom. done.

    Install took about an hour and a half just due to me "measuring twice and cutting once" methodology...

    Good quality, and I just washed her today and it still looks great.
     
    anthonynoriega, Apr 18, 2021
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  10. Apr 18, 2021 at 7:06 PM
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  11. Apr 19, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    Pick one of these up next time and you won't have to worry about scratches during the install:
    $5 TECKWRAP Plastic Felt Edge Squeegee 4" for Car Vinyl Scraper Decal Applicator Tool 1 pcs (with Black Felt Edge)
    https://www.amazon.com/TECKWRAP-Plastic-Squeegee-Scraper-Applicator/dp/B01ALLUTD0/
     
    ClimbMaintain, Apr 19, 2021
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  12. Apr 19, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    anthonynoriega, Apr 19, 2021
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