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Carbon Fiber Looking Cover Parts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ntilehman, Oct 21, 2012.

  1. Oct 21, 2012 at 7:18 AM
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    ntilehman

    ntilehman [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,
    I thought I would try and start a trend here. I used some supplies of my own and went to town dipping silver carbon fiber over a black base on some of my engine bay covers. Radiator support, Fuse Box, Relay, and Engine covers. Although I have not finished the engine cover yet because I couldn't decide whether I wanted to mask off the emblems or not. Those pictures are on the way. Some of the clips to hold the Radiator cover broke and Toyota has to order the $2 part in. I could do this for other people if you want. Here are the pictures.

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  2. Oct 21, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Personally, I'm not really into dressing up things under the hood but it does give it a nice, clean look! I can't wait to see the engine cover. Have you thought about masking off the entire center section of the engine cover and dipping the outsides?
     
  3. Oct 21, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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    Spoonman

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    The radiator guide turned out great!
     
  4. Oct 21, 2012 at 7:47 AM
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    ntilehman

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    Yea I thought about that. I thought it may look a little incomplete. I painted the whole thing. We'll see how it looks after the film and clear is done on it.

    Pugga: I hear ya on the whole dressy thing. I had some film and paint and got bored. Figured just another way for me to expand my business. One more thing done to take to shows.
     

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