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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Cool Got Hood decal stripes installed

They blend in with the truck really well, in some lighting their almost not visible.
The guy that installed them did it all freehand, I think he did good.
What do you think?







 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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I got that done on my truck too looks good
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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i like it looks good very clean
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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I love the effect, looks great.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Nice!

Now, do you mind sharing the dimensions or where ya bought them... I been wanting to do them for ages! Just havent took the time to figure them out
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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They came out really nice, good job.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lghtngblt02
Nice!

Now, do you mind sharing the dimensions or where ya bought them... I been wanting to do them for ages! Just havent took the time to figure them out

I took it to a local shop in town, great to deal with and cost me $40
He put around a 2" or 3" wide strip of vinyl onto the hood over the indent areas, he followed the top edge for trimming the inside and then followed the center of the indent and trimed again,
He did it all free handed too! This guy has steady hands, and they are needed when trimming the entire length of the hood,

Find a place that sells vinyl, and get yourself a 2" to 3" or so wide piece of vinyl, and cut it the length of the hood, then use your steady hand and trim away, a simple sharp blade cuts the vinyl without hurting the paint, just don't push to hard.

that or visit your local aftermarket graphics or sign shop, any place that does decals for vehicals. and have their pro do it, there are plenty of colors to choose from as well.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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looks real good man and yeha it does blend in real well at certain angles lol almost didnt catch it in a couple of pics
 
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Oh, there they are! Sweet. I always thought those areas looked like fangs, and even more so with your decals.
 
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