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Tailgate letters

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by krze4elk, Oct 24, 2016.

  1. Oct 24, 2016 at 12:30 AM
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    krze4elk

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    there is a few sellers on Amazon/ebay that have these? Which is the best quality. Just did this mod a few days ago. Sorry if its been discussed alreadyIMG_0260.jpgIMG_0196.jpg
     
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  2. Oct 24, 2016 at 12:46 AM
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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/181919818938

    These are made by a member @rrentrop on here, i have his tailgate letters, dash letters, door sill protector letters, door badge replacement decals and front marker light decals ... they are all great quality and i highly recommend
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2016 at 12:47 AM
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    AVS in channel window deflectors Predator steps Tinted front windows De-badged all chrome emblems Matte black tailgate lettering Matte black door badges Silver door sill lettering Weathertech mud guards Tacoma bed mat Interior LED lighting Lamin-X yellow fogs Hyper yellow DRL LED 3rd brake light bulbs CLEARZ 3rd brake light lens LED back up lights Access LITERIDER tonneau cover Console cover w/Toyota logo Hondo radio knobs NeoSupreme seat covers TRD shift knob Toyota Dark Satin Alloy wheels Toyo Open Country AT3 tires Red glovebox lettering Red vent rings/ control knobs Husky all weather mats Toyota bed mat
    Also ... just curious, wouldn't you want to know this before doing mod? You are asking after you already done it ... or are you not happy with ones you went with?
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2016 at 12:53 AM
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    Happy with the glovebox letters i bought from
    http://www.importequipment.com/Onli...d=287&osCsid=33d0731188122c358a2e38c0e56b9bbd
    But was just wondering cuz a coworker bought the letters and were creased badly maybe bad install? But im assuming the tailgate letters are individual letter pieces and you move around like the glovebox ones with little water on the back
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2016 at 1:14 AM
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    Yes the tailgate, glovebox and door sill protector letters were all individual letters. I used the wet method to install which entails using a spray bottle with water and a few drops of liquid dish soap.
     
  6. Oct 24, 2016 at 1:15 AM
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    Nice. Im gonna order the tailgate and door sills next
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2016 at 1:20 AM
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    Another good thing about the seller i pointed out is he includes great step by step detailed instructions on best way to apply the decals.
     
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  8. Oct 24, 2016 at 1:46 AM
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  9. Oct 24, 2016 at 1:49 AM
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    Here is mine in matte black ......

    Screenshot_2016-10-24-04-47-32_1477298885759.jpg
     
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  10. Oct 24, 2016 at 7:05 AM
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    Matte black on MGM. When installed on a dark surface they can appear lighter due to the lighting conditions and what is reflected on the tailgate.
    IMG_1487.jpg
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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  12. Oct 24, 2016 at 8:57 AM
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    Can always upgrade!

    I would definitely purchase them again if I had to, the regular vinyl just doesn't look right to me. The 3d look is better
     
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    Another vote here for the tufskinz. Extremely easy to install because of how thick they are. Really like the 3D look of them compared to the regular vinyl decals.
    IMG_3235.jpg
     
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  15. Oct 24, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    $50 for tailgate letters? I wouldn't spend that much on them. Better off going with @rrentrop and getting the tailgate, glove compartment, and door sills for the same price.
     
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  16. Oct 24, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    @rrentrop makes awesome stuff. I used him for all my decals
     
  17. Oct 24, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    I already purchased and installed the matte black from him. Installation was easy. Because my truck is MGM, the matte black didn't really standout. Maybe the reflective black will be better.

    But if I have to do it all over again, I don't mind spend the extra dimes and get these 3D.
     
  18. Oct 24, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    I appreciate your business! Gloss black (including reflective) vinyl will appear darker than the matte black due to the reflective properties of the shiny vinyl material. This also applies to 3D versions, however, on the curved surface of the matte 3D vinyl the matte black may appear darker than flat matte vinyl due to the light bouncing off only a portion of the letters (in relation to the viewing angle) rather than the entire flat vinyl letter.

    Much of this has to to do with the way your brain perceives light and color. If you have ever watched "Brain Games" there is an episode that illustrates this very well.
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    I wasn't happy with the price until I got them in person, then I had no problem at all.

    Personally the flat vinyl looks cheesy to me so I definitely wanted something raised/embossed
     
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    +1 for rrentrops product... I got the TG/DS/GB letters and they are great..!!
     
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