Hood Blackouts for FJC

Isotel · 03-14-08, 01:56 AM

I Just did some Vinyl Hood Blackouts for FJ80's, Is anyone interested in one for your FJ??

I did some ruff measurements and we could do them for about $70 Each..

this is a photochop showing how they would look, These would be High Quality 3M Vinyl and should last 8 years..

woooody · 03-14-08, 10:32 AM

Might be more obvious if you chose a different color FJC. Say Blue? Yellow? White?

tddfj · 03-14-08, 10:56 AM

cant really see anything.

Toledo FJ · 03-14-08, 11:12 AM

Do you mean roof blackout? Unless that is a TRD, I'd say the black roof looks pretty good. I too can't see anything different about the hood. Doesn't make much sense to blackout a black truck!

FlyNdrive · 03-14-08, 11:55 AM

I was planning on the local graphics shop on doing this. I have lights on the roof rack and get a lot glare off of the Sun Fusion hood. I was quoted $108. for a one off.

It would be nice to have FJ Cruiser cut out on the sides (like the one below, but not Dodge and possibly smaller) so the body color shows through.

I'm in, as long as it's flat black.

-Ben

Isotel · 03-14-08, 02:40 PM

Yes they will be Flat Black.. someone send me a photo looking down on the hood of your FJC and i will photo chop it on there, i could not find any good photos of the top of the hood of an FJC.. (Isotel@hotmail.com)

I could Put FJ Cruiser into the blackout for an extra charge (or any other logo) But the basic one would just be one piece flat black, You need to pull out your Wiper Squirter's and cut a small hole.

FlyNdrive · 03-14-08, 09:12 PM

sent via PM.

-Ben

Isotel · 03-16-08, 12:11 AM

Thanks FlyNdrive!

Basically they would sit just inside the hood line.. But i could make them however you guys want.. Maybe it would look beter if it sat 4" or so offset from the body line? (Smaller)

And The Matte Black on Glossy Black Paint Looks So Slick IMHO..

Isotel · 03-19-08, 03:55 PM

Is this something you guys are interested in? I will only make them if i can get at least 2 people who want them!

What other web sites could i raise some interest on?

FJ40 MNTCRZR · 03-19-08, 05:42 PM

try the blue site ... fjcruiserforums.com

Jan-78FJ40 · 03-20-08, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isotel

Is this something you guys are interested in? I will only make them if i can get at least 2 people who want them!

What other web sites could i raise some interest on?

What are they good for? just for looks? To increase the temperature in the engine compartment?

FlyNdrive · 03-20-08, 01:29 PM

It keeps reflection off the hood when running lights on the roof.

Isotel · 03-20-08, 02:18 PM

and Cut down Glare, But yes im guessing most people do them for looks..

Whats wrong with that?

Manhattan · 03-21-08, 08:45 AM

How permanent are these? One concern I have is when/if I sell the FJ (no plans but I am on my 32nd car in 22 years... so I have to be realistic). Is removing the vinyl as hard (impossible) as I'm assuming? Would a cling work better or as well as a sticker? Oh... should've asked - these do use adhesive right? If no... ignore all previous ramblings

By the way, you're timing is amazing - I was talking to a friend who used to make stuff like this... then saw your post later the same day.

Isotel · 03-24-08, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manhattan

How permanent are these?

They can be taken off at any time, The longer you leave it on, the harder it will be to remove, but there are lots of products out there specifically designed to remove vinyl adhesive..

Yes the material is adhesive backed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manhattan

By the way, you're timing is amazing - I was talking to a friend who used to make stuff like this... then saw your post later the same day.

this sort of thing has been happening a lot lately!

Humbucker · 03-30-08, 08:51 PM

Im interested, but isnt this something that would be better off to have applied by a pro? I figure it would be pretty hard to put on something this big without alot of bubbles.

Isotel · 03-30-08, 11:31 PM

Yes, I would recommend that you have a local shop do it.. its not too hard, but if your not confident have someone else do it.. I believe the Freg (on the 80 Series Section) paid $30 for a local shop to do it!

Isotel · 04-03-08, 05:21 PM

I am Ready to take orders!

Crawlorado Store - FJ Cruiser Hood Blackout (Powered by CubeCart)

Bad Voodoo · 04-16-08, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isotel

I am Ready to take orders!

Crawlorado Store - FJ Cruiser Hood Blackout (Powered by CubeCart)

I hate to thread-crap, but $85 bucks for vinyl?!? I'd take a couple (one for pre-paint; one for post-paint) if they were more reasonably priced.

03-14-08, 01:56 AM	#1
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	Hood Blackouts for FJC I Just did some Vinyl Hood Blackouts for FJ80's, Is anyone interested in one for your FJ?? I did some ruff measurements and we could do them for about $70 Each.. this is a photochop showing how they would look, These would be High Quality 3M Vinyl and should last 8 years.. Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-14-08, 10:32 AM	#2
woooody IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vallejo, Ca TLCA# 7704 Posts: 821	Might be more obvious if you chose a different color FJC. Say Blue? Yellow? White? __________________ Ross Woody TLCA #7704 72 FJ40 with some mods... (now sporting ORION #342) 07 TRD FJC

03-14-08, 11:12 AM	#4
Toledo FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH; Grayling MI; Missoula MT Posts: 342	Do you mean roof blackout? Unless that is a TRD, I'd say the black roof looks pretty good. I too can't see anything different about the hood. Doesn't make much sense to blackout a black truck! __________________ Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. -William Earnest Henley

03-14-08, 11:55 AM	#5
FlyNdrive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 58	I was planning on the local graphics shop on doing this. I have lights on the roof rack and get a lot glare off of the Sun Fusion hood. I was quoted $108. for a one off. It would be nice to have FJ Cruiser cut out on the sides (like the one below, but not Dodge and possibly smaller) so the body color shows through. I'm in, as long as it's flat black. -Ben __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser in Sun Fusion. Too many mods to list. Please check out the FJ Bruisers Off Road Club in Wahington D.C. http://www.fjbruisers.org

03-14-08, 02:40 PM	#6
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	Yes they will be Flat Black.. someone send me a photo looking down on the hood of your FJC and i will photo chop it on there, i could not find any good photos of the top of the hood of an FJC.. (Isotel@hotmail.com) I could Put FJ Cruiser into the blackout for an extra charge (or any other logo) But the basic one would just be one piece flat black, You need to pull out your Wiper Squirter's and cut a small hole. __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out Last edited by Isotel; 03-14-08 at 02:55 PM.

03-14-08, 10:56 AM	#3
tddfj IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: louisville ky Posts: 212	cant really see anything.

03-14-08, 09:12 PM	#7
FlyNdrive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 58	sent via PM. -Ben __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser in Sun Fusion. Too many mods to list. Please check out the FJ Bruisers Off Road Club in Wahington D.C. http://www.fjbruisers.org

03-16-08, 12:11 AM	#8
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	Thanks FlyNdrive! Basically they would sit just inside the hood line.. But i could make them however you guys want.. Maybe it would look beter if it sat 4" or so offset from the body line? (Smaller) And The Matte Black on Glossy Black Paint Looks So Slick IMHO.. Attached Images __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-19-08, 03:55 PM	#9
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	Is this something you guys are interested in? I will only make them if i can get at least 2 people who want them! What other web sites could i raise some interest on? __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-19-08, 05:42 PM	#10
FJ40 MNTCRZR IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cali TLCA# 16256 Posts: 528	try the blue site ... fjcruiserforums.com __________________ " IF I HAD TO EXPLAIN,YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND " 2008 Sandstorm FJC FJ40 LEXUS HARLEY THE GOOD LIFE !

03-20-08, 01:29 PM	#12
FlyNdrive IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chesapeake Bay, MD Posts: 58	It keeps reflection off the hood when running lights on the roof. __________________ 2007 FJ Cruiser in Sun Fusion. Too many mods to list. Please check out the FJ Bruisers Off Road Club in Wahington D.C. http://www.fjbruisers.org

03-20-08, 02:18 PM	#13
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	and Cut down Glare, But yes im guessing most people do them for looks.. Whats wrong with that? __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

03-21-08, 08:45 AM	#14
Manhattan IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 36	How permanent are these? One concern I have is when/if I sell the FJ (no plans but I am on my 32nd car in 22 years... so I have to be realistic). Is removing the vinyl as hard (impossible) as I'm assuming? Would a cling work better or as well as a sticker? Oh... should've asked - these do use adhesive right? If no... ignore all previous ramblings By the way, you're timing is amazing - I was talking to a friend who used to make stuff like this... then saw your post later the same day.

03-30-08, 08:51 PM	#16
Humbucker IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	Im interested, but isnt this something that would be better off to have applied by a pro? I figure it would be pretty hard to put on something this big without alot of bubbles.

03-30-08, 11:31 PM	#17
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	Yes, I would recommend that you have a local shop do it.. its not too hard, but if your not confident have someone else do it.. I believe the Freg (on the 80 Series Section) paid $30 for a local shop to do it! __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

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04-03-08, 05:21 PM	#18
Isotel IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Crawlorado.com TLCA# 16898 Posts: 2,912	I am Ready to take orders! Crawlorado Store - FJ Cruiser Hood Blackout (Powered by CubeCart) __________________ 1976 FJ40 TBI350 700R4 D300 SOA Locked 37" PBR's Protected by REDLINE Colorado Land Cruisers - Club Redline Land Cruisers - Safety First CrAwLoRadO.com - Just Check it out

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