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Tacoma Roof Wrap

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Shades_Of_Red, Apr 30, 2020.

  1. Apr 30, 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    Shades_Of_Red

    Shades_Of_Red [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Rizo recently upgraded to a new 2020 Tacoma and just had the roof wrapped in gloss black. Ive seen a few others do it as well. Not a bad option for some people for $200.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SJQAnTKnrI
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2020 at 6:35 PM
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    Taco_Coma

    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    Seeing how the top roof is usually the first place for the paint to get messed up it's not a bad idea
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    Are his videos still annoying with the constant cutting and editing?
     
  4. Apr 30, 2020 at 9:16 PM
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    Did mine to help protect the roof from salt water when I throw my surfboard on the roof rack. I also like how it mutes some of the red on my truck
     
  5. May 1, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    willconltd

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    Why black though? Just makes the truck soak up heat from the sun. Could you do a nice white roof or even do some of that dynoc stuff to reflect the heat off your truck?

    I couldn't imagine having a black truck with a flat black roof and leather seats. 2nd degree burns every time you get in the thing.
     
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  6. May 1, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    DIY for my roof and hood...
     
  7. May 1, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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  8. May 1, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    looks killer
     
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  9. May 1, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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    I’ve noticed no change in cabin temp from doing this.
     
  10. May 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    I feel no added heat either. It was hot in the sun without the roof wrap. It is not a big concern since I use a parking garage at work during the day.
     
  11. May 1, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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  12. May 1, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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    $200 yes, I got quoted $450 for my roof, no thanks. I would DIY if I could vinyl half way decently. I learned I can not after just doing my hood scoop.
     
  13. May 1, 2020 at 10:48 PM
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    Glad I found that video. I’m looking for someone to wrap my roof in SoCal before I install the Prinsu
     
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  14. May 2, 2020 at 4:02 AM
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    Beyond Wraps is the place to go
     
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  15. May 2, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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    Just got a Prinsu myself, I might just install and when you find someone to wrap it please let me know.

    Cant be too hard to remove the rack for the wrap and put it back on after.
     
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  16. May 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    I did the same thing, but I wish I would have wrapped it from the beginning instead of dealing with the hassle of installing, uninstalling, and reinstalling.. just my $.02
     
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  17. May 2, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    Yeah I think I’ll feel the same once it’s time, but for now I’m not patient enough
     
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  18. May 2, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    Cool I’ll let you know. My prinsu has been sitting in my garage for over a month lol. Want to wrap the roof before I start installing the rack.
     
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  19. May 2, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    Yeah I couldn’t wait. InStalled it today lol
     
  20. May 2, 2020 at 10:15 PM
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    Hopefully you don’t regret putting it on before! I waited, got the hood, roof, and mirrors wrapped first, then installed the wrack.

     

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