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Thank you, I also just ordered ALOT of Xpel PPF to do a bulk install, while having plenty to make mistakes along the way The 48" x 72" piece is so that I can do the hood in one big piece, the 20' x 48" is for everything else 72" wide is much more expensive so I just ordered enough for the hood...

I did the painting myself: DIY - 200 Series Chrome Delete - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/diy-200-series-chrome-delete.1308091/

I want to, but I am scared...

Here is a link to the product: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLPHGLU?tag=ihco-20 ; there are many different brands but ultimately the products are used to eat away paint, but I missed the part where it is not for use on plastic. It quite literally melted the ABS plastic on the grille

Absolutely correct, the MLV is used to literally block the sound. I installed the same as you in my Tundra and yet the stock land cruiser is far quieter than the Tundra with all of that which is why I have not done MLV. If I am not happy with the outcome long term I may try something like Luxury...

I used about half a box of sound deadener sheets (~15 lbs) and the closed cell foam weights next to nothing. My primary focus for this round of sound deadening was the roof as I was chasing a squeak / rattle (which I did not find /fix) and I never wanted to drop the headliner again. So I coated...

I did not do any type of decibel readings, but it is much more quiet! Well worth the work it took to install

Chrome delete as well as remove all interior panels and headliner and installed sound deadener and closed cell foam

DIY Painted Color Match Chrome Delete writeup: DIY - 200 Series Chrome Delete - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/diy-200-series-chrome-delete.1308091/

Just made this write up: DIY - 200 Series Chrome Delete - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/diy-200-series-chrome-delete.1308091/

I wanted to take a moment to share my experience and pass on to others that you can totally do your own chrome delete and get professional quality results. I have never done any automotive painting other than the typical paint touch up pens. I will provide a breakdown of supplies to the best of...