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Black vinyl on silver tacos?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PoorWhiteBoi, Mar 10, 2024.

  1. Mar 10, 2024 at 11:49 AM
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    PoorWhiteBoi

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    Can anyone share some pics of black vinyl wraps on the front ends of their silver tacos? Reason I'm asking is I'm tired of the front end paint getting chewed up just from driving to work everyday. 2022 silver sr5 With 22k miles and my front end is full of nicks and burrs just from road debris. Never off-road, have no need to. Currently have a gloss black topper on the back and im thinking to match the vinyl wrap with the topper.
    PXL_20240310_182419617.jpg PXL_20240310_182400667.jpg PXL_20231113_222801302.PORTRAIT.jpg
     
  2. Mar 10, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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    I bought bug deflector and it fits like vinyl...I like it.....

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  3. Mar 10, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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    And it's functional!
     
  4. Mar 10, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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    faawrenchbndr

    faawrenchbndr Til Valhalla

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    interesting ideas, so you’re looking for a wrap that would kind of act as a front end bra?
     
  5. Mar 12, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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    PoorWhiteBoi

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    Yea exactly, but hopefully a little more aesthetic lol
     
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    EXPEL PPF not a cheap product but the best I've used. Other brands out there as well. Had it on my Vettes & Porsche & zero rock damage & they are much lower to the ground.

    Clear not black though.
     
  7. Mar 12, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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    RIX TUX

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    a black wrap will show the damage worse than silver
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2024 at 7:14 AM
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    czukie

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    What brand and is it rubbing at all? I know some people have had issues with the bug deflectors rubbing/scratching the paint.
     
  9. Mar 13, 2024 at 8:46 AM
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    IMO - use a clear wrap.
     
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  10. Mar 14, 2024 at 2:53 AM
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    Nirango kid

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    I installed the AVS brand bug deflector 3 years ago and no scratches, rubbing etc. The deflector screw in under the hood in the already existing holes. So deflector does not touch the hood at all. They do supply 2 little gel like button to put on the end of the deflector in case of vibration from the wind but no need for it as the deflector is far enough to go through any speed limit. So they are safe believe me. just saying
     
  11. Mar 14, 2024 at 2:57 AM
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    I had the clear wrap on my Venza hood ( nose) and worked great to protect from stone chips etc. You could hardly tell it was on till you really looked for the seam.
     
  12. Mar 17, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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    AVS....no rub so far.....it's pretty rock-solid
     

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