What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Took forever to show up, but here you go! i if you do wrap them, make sure to use an adhesion promoter or primer to make the edges stick. Stainless can be tricky to wrap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steel-Matte-Dashboard-Center-Console-Stripe-Trim-For-Toyota-Tundra-2014-2020/283723126828?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

That looks really good! I'm not that good at vinyl wrapping so I just painted over mine! Trucks look great!

 

Don't worry about too much blue...the black takes away from it! check out some of the picks in the forum

 

Holy crap that looks good! Almost looks like a photo that's been touched up with that epic blue!

 

Wellllll there is an instagram filter on it but nothing major...

 

Can you tell me which vinyl wrap you used. I am having a hard time finding any that is even close to the blazing blue pearl.

 

You're looking for Oracal 196 - Night Blue (Metallic) film. Its a freaking spot on match. The guy that helped me said that in 15 years of wrapping he's never seen a match that close.

 

This! 100% agree

 

Would you mind posting that photo of match you sent me?

 

^TRUTH! Mine are 8 and 5. My 5yo is the safety concern and jobs take 3x longer when my 8yo wants to help but hey a kids gotta learn.

 

If they give me a hard time I’ll JB Weld with the hydraulic shit, you’ll never see it. Just the principal of the whole thing.. im miffed.

 

Jesus I only had the one grill so far.. but three?! If it was just the grill I wouldnt care as Im not using it (just need the surround) but the stupid paper-thin screw tab snapped off as well. Pain in my arse. I have time as I have to wait for the bumpers to get painted but just the fact that I have to dick with the return process and all that sucks.
My FedEx delivery guy:

 

Here is a decal cut from the Oracal 196. Color is spot on to the truck!

Do not ask about the decal as it's no longer sold

 

Pricing through Lewis Toyota was actually a little cheaper too. Just hope it is packed better and the delivery is better. Good luck.
https://parts.lewistoyota.com/p/Toyota__Tundra/Grille-GRAY-ME/66808451/531000C260B1.html

 

I'd specifically request that they ship it UPS. You get more reliable tracking and generally less abuse. Worked in a warehouse for years, and UPS is always better.
Also, if you can, use a commercial address. They seem to beat shit up less when it's going to a business. I think they just have their better drivers on those routes.

 

Did you have to take apart the dash or center console to run the wires across from the driver side?

 

No, you just run the wires behind the dash near the gas pedal. You do need to drop a small panel on the passenger side, but it only takes a minute. If you go to VLEDS website it has all the installation instructions. Hope this helps.

 

Center dash lighting.

 

If Sparks won’t replace it, and if it’s just a crack, you should be able to repair it.

Here’s what I’ve done in years past and seems to work really well. Also, there’s a few YT vids out there on these methods.

Super glue inside the crack, then spread the bit that squeezes out over the surface of the crack. Then while the glue is still wet, sprinkle some baking soda over the top and it will instantly start to harden the super glue.
Let it set up/cure a few hours, then you can use a soldering iron with a flat tip to ‘weld’ the crack from one side to the other. (Watch out for any of the fumes and don’t breathe them in). From there you can use the soldering iron and a piece of metal screen as a mesh bandage, and melt it into/over the crack. If you need more plastic to cover the crack/ mesh, you can use a heavy zip tie (as the extra plastic) to melt over the crack.

I’ve repaired several plastic pieces through the years using this method.

Good luck with it!!

 

Installed color matched platinum grill with Land Cruiser Emblem #(75301-60020).

 

Which Silver are your trying to de-silver? You can get a black piece to replace the silver on the steering wheel as well as the silver for the two middle vents that goes around the stereo/climate controls...so the only silver left would be the climate controls and radio.

 

The black version of the center radio surround runs about $220 +shipping. I’ll probably just wrap it in matte black vinyl instead. Didn’t know the steering wheel trim pieces could be purchased in black.

 

Are theses the PVC or leather ones? What was the price?

 

Love the light bars. NSV?

 

Yep, NSV in the hood bulge

 

Wired up MXT-115, waiting on the antenna to come in.

 

Nice. I’ve got a kenwood dm710 going under the driver seat and thought about putting the face plate on that type of mount in the dash cubby

 

Screenshot below from Amazon. I highly recommend it. Great fit and durable.

 

Last weekend, started the dechroming. Color match platinum grille and hood bulge.

 

To do the steering wheel, you’ve got to actually buy the whole controls assembly for the SR trim. Will run you ~$380. You can’t buy just the trim, which is why most people paint it or get it wrapped