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How to Vinyl Wrap Your Hood scoop

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bustabeatgeorge, Jan 9, 2018.

  1. Jan 9, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    Bustabeatgeorge

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  3. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    Good info. Appreciate it.
     
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  4. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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  5. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    Great and I just said I’m done w changes to my truck
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    Why so many fasteners to hold that little skewp on? Seems like overkill.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    It's called lawsuit prevention:D.
    And only 4 nuts holding the entire skewp on the hood doesn't seem overkill..
     
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  8. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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    I saw 4 nuts, 4 screws and a clip?
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    The 4 Phillips screws just hold the plastic grate to the scoop.
    The scoop itself is bolted to the hood by the 4 nuts and a plastic clip.
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    LS14ME2

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    Forgot about the plastic thingy..
     
  11. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Sorrrry. But I don't think it's overkill at all.
     
  12. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    If you’ve never done vinyl wrapping, it’s a pain in the ass and will probably take you several tries to get it right.

    I just ended up using plastidip on mine.
     
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  13. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:39 PM
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    Nicely done! This is pretty much how every vinyl project I’ve attempted has ended up:

     
  14. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Shoot for corners like your making a bed and use a quality CAST film that stretches and Is more forgiving.
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  15. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    Anyone purchase the import equipment vinyl? Any reviews?
     
  16. Apr 15, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    Yeah its not as easy as it looks,even harder on 2nd gen because the scoop don't come off.
     
  17. Jun 14, 2018 at 6:27 AM
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    Looks great! I’m thinking of doing this tonight. How long did the actual wrapping process take you?
     

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