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Recommendation for best site to order emblems

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacomagirl38, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 9:53 PM
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    Looking to get the Punisher emblem for my truck..any recommendations on the best places to look? I looked on Amazon/ ebay but can not find what i am looking for and am new to the popular sites for Tacomas!! Thank you in advance.
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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    If you can’t find it on eBay it probably doesn’t exist. There are probably 15k punisher emblems
     
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    Oh ok..I couldn't find one that said fits Toyota..just Ford..maybe i wasn't looking hard enough.. thanks i will look again!!
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2020 at 9:58 PM
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    They are likely universal. Not sure exactly what you’re going for
     
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    Ok i wasn't sure if they were all universal. I am after the black and red emblem as i have painted all my toyota letters red and the grate inside the hood scoop!! I have the punisher logo on the hood scoop and would like to have the emblem as well!
     
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    To replace Toyota grill emblem? A picture might help us give you a hand with this. Just not sure where you’re trying to place it.
     
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    Ah yes makes sense..yes to replace the one in the grill.i will find a pic!
     
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    You might not be able to find that exact one, however you might be able to find a solid circle with some other emblem in it that you can have a decal made to cover it. If you know someone with a 3D printer it could be easier than that.
     
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    Says for a Ford. I thought they had to be specific to each vehicle but guess not?

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    Thats a great idea! I am sure i could find someone who could do that. Thank you!!
     
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    Yea, the oval is probably a different size. If you just wanted to try it out you cold cut a piece of thick plastic to fit the hole, double stick tape and a sticker of your liking on top of it.
     
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    Awesome..thank you so much, great idea!
     
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    If you have patience you could probably make it look pretty slick with basic cutting/sanding tools and a heat gun
     
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    Well.....thats pushing it haha!! I am better with cooking than this sort of stuff!! I am sure i can source someone who could help me now that i have an idea thanks to you!
     
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    It would be a good way to start with a skill set. Plastic is cheap and if you mess up just try again. Wish you lived close I would help you out by letting you do it. Once you get something small like that right you’ll be more confident tackling bigger things.
     
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    Yes that is very true! I can definitely try and i am sure i can find YouTube videos. I enjoy learning new things. Yes would be nice to have someone help me or show me i am definitely a more hands on learner but hey you gotta start somewhere! I will see what i need to get and definitely give it a go!
     
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    Take your emblem off and trace a template to draw on your plastic. If you have to stack and glue 3-4 layers of plastic to get a solid thickness then sand the edges to bevel then apply decal and use the heat gun to shrink around the turns.
     
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    That seems easy enough and definitely something i can handle!! Thank you for taking the time to help me and walk me through it! You are awesome!!
     
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    Might even try a 1/4” thick piece of plexiglass from your local hardware store instead of stacking plastic. Sorry about conflicting ideas, just thinking of what I would try if it were me.
     

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