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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 12:18 AM
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The tail lights are a light smoke tint.
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 06:42 PM
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Hi there,

How much does it cost to add 3M clear wrap all around the car? Specifically door handles and high scratch prone areas?

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Here are a few shots. I had it done professionally, so I can’t recommend required tools

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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 07:49 AM
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Hi there,

How much does it cost to add 3M clear wrap all around the car? Specifically door handles and high scratch prone areas?

Thanks!
prices vary from place to place. a 3M clear bra for hood and mirrors estimate around $300. for bumper around $400-500
3M vinyl wrap such as this. full chrome delete is around $500-600.

these are all based on quotes I have received
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by leftyguns
prices vary from place to place. a 3M clear bra for hood and mirrors estimate around $300. for bumper around $400-500
3M vinyl wrap such as this. full chrome delete is around $500-600.

these are all based on quotes I have received
The 3M licensed guys are trying to charge 850 for just the basic package (front piece of hood and front fenders). Looks like I'll get the precut ones from ebay and have someone local install it.
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tipsytopsy
The 3M licensed guys are trying to charge 850 for just the basic package (front piece of hood and front fenders). Looks like I'll get the precut ones from ebay and have someone local install it.
$850 is too much for just a hood and fenders. is that 18" up? i would ask around.

i would be leery of ordering pre-cut ones. it needs to be larger to pull and stretch. and some shops wont install it/cant guarantee the quality.
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Old Jun 4, 2018 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by leftyguns
$850 is too much for just a hood and fenders. is that 18" up? i would ask around.

i would be leery of ordering pre-cut ones. it needs to be larger to pull and stretch. and some shops wont install it/cant guarantee the quality.
This is the installers quote: The standard package that covers the bumper, 1/3rd hood, fender and mirror is about $850. I will include the door cups at no charge.

Here are ebay listings for precut film:
Door cups
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Hood, fenders and mirror

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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by VentoGT
Are those Prado tail lights??
Sharp eyes, Prado rear lights from Japan.
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AconRX
Nice looking goodtogo! Is that 3m vinyl wrap or plasti dip? I want to do the same on my '13 black gx. Thanks
Thanks. Vinyl wrapped all chrome pieces and plastidipped front and rear emblems.
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by goodtogo
Sharp eyes, Prado rear lights from Japan.
Do you have a pic from the rear?
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 10:38 AM
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Do you have a pic from the rear?


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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 07:26 PM
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Nice. Are those Prado lights plug and play? Are they LED?
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by krazykrnbo





That looks great! My GX is white as well. Is that vinyl wrap or plastidip?
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Old Dec 1, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DBLex1


Nice. Are those Prado lights plug and play? Are they LED?
Somewhat, have to trim the bulb mounting piece on harness and housing. The light configurations are different and switch some bulbs to LEDs. A bid of modification involved.
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 07:00 AM
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Does anyone have a DIY on how to remove the grille?
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Old Dec 3, 2018 | 01:47 PM
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Does anyone have a DIY on how to remove the grille?
I was told I had to remove the bumper to get the grille off. Yeah.. if there is a DIY out there it would certainly help.
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