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Front bumper vinyl

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 10PreRunner, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. Mar 12, 2010 at 6:47 PM
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    10PreRunner

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    I wanna see some black vinyl on the front bumper. Can you please post some pics and let me know how long you have had it and how its holding up? Where did you get it, how much? I was curious what everyday driving did to the vinyl. Thanks for the info, as usual, you all always help me out.
     
  2. Mar 12, 2010 at 7:08 PM
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    XGR50.2

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  3. Mar 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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    x3/ Has anyone with a black bumper (base model) done a colored vinyl?
     
  4. Mar 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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    yosh2000

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    search and sockmonkey...all you guys need to know!!
     
  5. Mar 12, 2010 at 8:42 PM
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    Rhino8541

    Rhino8541 I like ze best!

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    I have had mine on for several years, I believe I was one of the very first to get the lower vinyl from sockmonkey. It is holding up great. Just a few minor spots where you can see red from stone chips, but you must be very close to notice it.
     
  6. Mar 13, 2010 at 4:28 AM
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    Thanks for all the responses. You may be hearing from me real soon Sock.
     
  8. Mar 13, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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    brians05taco

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    me too still debating painting or vinyl any suggestions
     
  9. Mar 13, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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    vinyl
     
  10. Mar 13, 2010 at 6:00 AM
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    Viet2100

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    Painted mine....

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    Why would I want to go back?
     
  11. Mar 13, 2010 at 6:18 AM
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    That is a sweet idea!! Looks very aggressive :cool:
     
  12. Mar 13, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    I've only had it on for a month, so I can't comment on long-term durability.
     
  13. Mar 13, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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    mine has been on for over 3 yrs.
    looks just as good as the day i installed it
     
  14. Mar 13, 2010 at 8:28 AM
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    chris4x4

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    I used 3m di-noc carbon fiber vinyl. It seemed easier to used than regular vinyl as it is easily stretched with a little heat. It is also pressure sensitive so it doesn't stick until pressure is applied. Check out some installs on youtube. I need to post pics of mine.
     
  16. Mar 13, 2010 at 4:54 PM
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    TexasTacoma37

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    It's a bit tedious, but not terrible. If you've applied vinyl decals before it's not a big deal. Just need to take your time. It took me about an hour to do, with a spray bottle of soapy water and a hairdryer to help it conform to the curves on the bottom of the front bumper.
     
  17. Mar 13, 2010 at 5:45 PM
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    07TacoRidah

    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    lol I have base model bumper still, would the vinyl red be the same as the actual vehicle color? or would it even look good?
     

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