A New Look
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azn-sensation
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I like it. I was planning on doing this and the roof. Where'd you get the vinyl?
limamike
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Thanks! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007854K3I/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Won't be a large enough piece for your roof, though.
mikey's2010SR5
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I probably will eventually wrap my hood and roof as well. Black hood and a snow camo for the roof.
Bay33saw
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jangoforhire
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Hmmm I think I like it! I may try this after I do the TE conversion...maybe. Looks good on your truck though!
Titanpat57
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I think it "works":driving:
DannyLlama
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Looks good bro!
FactoryRide
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I think it looks great, but I have loved the vinyl wrap look ever since Harper7 did his hood. I knew as soon as he did his I'd eventually have to do mine cause of how awesome it looked.
And thats exactly what I did. I wrapped mine last weekend but ended up with a good many wrinkles on one side of the hood scoop. All of the stresses from pulling one side to other cause it to gather really bad on the passenger side of the hood scoop.Also for the scoop insert I left it silver ..So...I called Maaco to see what it would cost to have it permanently done. $450 for flat back. Gloss black would be cheaper though due to the dulling agent that gets put into the clear is pretty pricey. So I'm debating going that route.
And thats exactly what I did. I wrapped mine last weekend but ended up with a good many wrinkles on one side of the hood scoop. All of the stresses from pulling one side to other cause it to gather really bad on the passenger side of the hood scoop.Also for the scoop insert I left it silver ..So...I called Maaco to see what it would cost to have it permanently done. $450 for flat back. Gloss black would be cheaper though due to the dulling agent that gets put into the clear is pretty pricey. So I'm debating going that route.
harper7
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It is literally eye soothing!:nerd::shrug:I'll be the voice of dissent.
I don't really like it.
What is the purpose? Style? :barf::toilet:
To replicate the carbon fiber hoods used on some tuner cars? :So Gay
Those carbon hoods are at least used for a functional purpose. To reduce weight. :hiding:
Put some lights up top and you'll "get it"
And it will be glaring!
Also eliminates glare from the sun and oncoming traffic !
Another of my favorite mods because it gets used almost daily, or should I say nightly!
limamike
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I don't really like it.
What is the purpose? Style? :barf::toilet:
To replicate the carbon fiber hoods used on some tuner cars? :So Gay
Those carbon hoods are at least used for a functional purpose. To reduce weight. :hiding:
Yep, it's all looks. It's not carbon fiber - simply a matte black wrap.
Definately lessens the stress level associated with the forecasted Hail storm...
As for you considering painting their body panels, proceed knowing that you are trashing your vehicles value.
Nothing hits harder than paint work. Just because the Carfax is clean that just means the "Claim" wasn't reported. Try explaining paint work on a perfectly good vehicle to a prospective buyer.
Just food for thought.
As for you considering painting their body panels, proceed knowing that you are trashing your vehicles value.
Nothing hits harder than paint work. Just because the Carfax is clean that just means the "Claim" wasn't reported. Try explaining paint work on a perfectly good vehicle to a prospective buyer.
Just food for thought.
Like when they do it on the FJ which has ALL Black trim pieces, not only does it look good but it's OEM.
I would NEVER get the hood or roof painted (but that's me) Lifts, wheels, etc can ALL be removed and sold prior to trade or sale.... paint body panels and the hit is huge.
Paint work is a No No.
I'd buy a beater for $5k if I was going to do stuff like that NOT $40k+ :wtf:
I would NEVER get the hood or roof painted (but that's me) Lifts, wheels, etc can ALL be removed and sold prior to trade or sale.... paint body panels and the hit is huge.
Paint work is a No No.
I'd buy a beater for $5k if I was going to do stuff like that NOT $40k+ :wtf:
HOJeepster
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Black out the wheels to tie it all together.
The OP did vinyl work, not paint. Vinyl can be peeled off and look good as new.
