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 Post subject: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:32 pm 
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Has anyone had any experience with hood blackout decals? With the low-angle light and snow glare around here, I'm seriously considering picking one up. The OEM one (like they install on Arctic Editions) comes in at north of $200. I have found a couple of options on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231017944849
That being the top-contender because it comes with the spray nozzle cutouts done (don't trust myself to do it right).

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:39 pm 
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I just painted mine....cost $20

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:39 pm 
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You get what you pay for in vinyl. I would try pixel decal before i would buy from ebay. Guy at work has mustang with ebay stripes, they are cracked, faded and he can't get rid of the car due to the poor quality stripes. Someone here used plasti dip.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:05 pm 
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Getting it sprayed matte black would be fantastic, but I want to leave it reversible for the time being (I know, chicken). :D

I shot pixel a PM to see if he offers them for the KK. The auction on eBay I linked to claimed that they used the same Avery vinyl as the OEM stuff... claims, claims... I do more searching and see if I can turn up some customer reviews on their materials.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:50 pm 
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Just PlastiDip it then haha. To remove it just use your finger nails to pick up a corner and peel.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:19 pm 
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PlastiDip FTW. Plus if you mess up, it's forgiving.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:45 pm 
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I used plasti dip for my hood. It didn't turn out quite like I had hoped so I went to peel it off.

I had a bit of an issue peeling it all at once due to poor prep but instead bought a bottle of spray goo gone for automotive sticker residue. Melted it right off

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
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I did the factory type but with the cut outs. I wouldn't recommend these because they do not line up correctly. Just remove the spray nozzles and make a small cut . Put the nozzle back on and it will cover up the cut and look much better. When you install the decal saturate it on both sides with soapy water. Only do half at a time. Keeping the backing on the other half . Get a rubber squeegee and work out the air and water to the edges starting in the middle. Its way easier than it looks. Sorry i don't have a picture . Ill try to post one later


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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:26 am 
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Murry7 - Great information! Thanks for taking the time to post it. Certainly makes me look at the solid decals again.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:15 am 
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I got a mopar one. It takes a lot more abuse than the ebay ones Ive seen in use.
Decal, KK Hood (p/n) 82212888 $169.
Super easy to do it yourself. Spray a little soapy water. Aligns on the washer nozzles. Squeegee with a credit card or similar. let sit. peel.

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 6:44 pm 
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Thanks for the part number, it's on my to do list

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:03 pm 
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toy4everyseason wrote:
Thanks for the part number, it's on my to do list

+1 - Always great to have the number so the parts guys at the shop can't stare at me blankly too long. :ALONE:

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:15 pm 
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I had one on my wrangler and loved it. Not really sure how much it helped with glare, but it looked sweet! :mrgreen:


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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 11:43 am 
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I was thinking of ordering one of these for the KK: https://www.alphavinyl.com/shop/allmode ... t-08-12-2/

Does anyone have any experience with this vendor? Good quality? Also, how hard is it to remove/replace the windshield washer nozzles? I don't want to get into this only to find that the washer nozzles are prone to breaking since they are just plastic, although I guess i could just order spares in case that happens...

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 Post subject: Re: Hood Blackout
PostPosted: Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:33 am 
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I ordered the vinyl off of Amazon. "Vvivid Black Carbon Fiber" 5ftx6ft and 3M knifeless tape and applied it to my hood. I think it came out awesome!

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