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Old 04-04-2016, 12:48 AM
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Ordered some Alloy Gator Wheel protectors from UK, and made my own one-off Jake Center Caps.





Uninstalled Alloy Gators





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Alloy Gator and custom Jake center cap





Getting a nice weekend wash.
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That looks very good! How did you do the Jake center caps?
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Originally Posted by Wolfie
That looks very good! How did you do the Jake center caps?
Thanks,

I had to create camera ready artwork, and then had a company run some off. To meet their minimum, I had to do 5 sets. So I still have a set in Carbon Fiber, White, Silver, and Black.

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I'm a bit envious of those wheels, looks good!
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Well done - the Jake emblems look good and those rim protectors really stand out.
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works very well on a silver car
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Now THAT is a great wheel treatment. Incorporates the black colors everyone seems to love plus adds detail to define the wheel. No misterious black holes in the wheel wells.
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I like it!
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I like it, those red Jake Center Caps really pop!!!!
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Looking good, nice job.
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Glad you guys are digging my little mod.

ODDLY, my TPMS is working fine. I was there for the wheel install on the car, and know they din't do any programming. All tires show up with pressure.

Has this happened to anyone else?
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Sweet mod!!!
Looks so good, and what a great product to both protect the wheels and stand out and make your car pop!!!
Trunk Monkey Parts is working hard at bringing the Alloy Gator kits into the states, and in 13 different colors to choose form!!
Contact us if interested in this same mod for yours!!
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looks good, but should have checked ebay where they have the same decal for sale.



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Check it out here! Alloy Gator Wheel Protection


We have already been installing the black (aka camo) on some cars here on our lot. You can hardly tell it is there until you're very close!

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