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Vinyl Wrap Skid plate

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Robskino, Oct 7, 2023.

  1. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    Robskino

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    Has anyone attempted to wrap their skid plate or is this even a feasable task? I know its semi smooth but still abrasive slightly to thr touch. Just getting a feel for others opinion.
     
  2. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:12 PM
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    RichochetRabbit

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    Why wrap something intended to take damage to prevent damage to the truck? Some people do not powdercoat skids because the coating just scrapes away and exposes the metal.
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    Simply because i dont like the silver color of it.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:14 PM
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    I know it may be stupid but it is what it is hahah
     
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    Paint it. Cheaper and easier to initially apply and reapply.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    Yeah true. Guess i was thinking more unconventional really
     
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    A wrap is going to look like shit. Even road dust is going to tear the hell out of it in no time.
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2023 at 3:52 PM
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    Glitter and rinestones!!! Perfect haha
     
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    Rattle can is your friend here!
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    You think just black or like a rhino liner would be best?
     
  12. Oct 9, 2023 at 6:04 PM
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    Get that shit Line-X’d.
     
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    If you’re considering vinyl wrap then you clearly have no intention of having to rely on your skid plate to protect against rocks the way it was intended.
    Yeah, you’re overthinking it. If the colour bothers you just remove it and spray it with bed liner or something that aesthetically pleases you.
     
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    1 day at the burning-man site ...
     
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  16. Oct 10, 2023 at 1:43 AM
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    Yeah im gonna have to do it. Installed it as is and the silver is just so potent. Rattle cans on something black and tough it is.
     

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