Anybody know where I can get replacement hood stickers?
Posted by Pinnheadlarry@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 12 comments
Basically what the title says, does anybody know where I can get a replacement Vacuum hose diagram sticker and an emissions sticker?
I just seapped out my OEM hood for a junkyard hood due to an accident, and the junkyard hood has a higher trim/bigger engine than mine (1.8l vs 1.6l). Before getting rid of my old hood, I wanna replace the stickers but I can't find them anywhere. I tried a quick search online with no luck and the dealership said they can't get them.
It's not a huge deal, but it would be nice. I have thought about attempting to take the OEM ones off and transferring them...
1995 Toyota Corolla 1.6l.
Material-Job-1928@reddit
There is a company called auto data labels that may be able to help. I'm actually making my own. Printable water resistant vinyl decal paper, and some self adhesive lamination. Print, laminate, cut, apply. Does require photoshop skills though.
Pinnheadlarry@reddit (OP)
I ended up purchasing from here. They didn't send me an email prior to sending them, and I was rocked with an invoice for $70 for two stickers! I'm in Canada so it's more expensive but I'm gonna return them. The cost doesn't seem worth it, and I can go with the other option of going to a local sticker shop.
andoman66@reddit
I use Autodata Labels weekly for my job. They are able to make these without issue, but I believe OP would have to be a business with an account. They could always go to a body shop and pay the shop to order from Autodata for them. The require 2 photos of the same label from different angles and a purchase order number from the business that has an account with them. Usually mails them out in a few days for $39ish for underhood labels and around $135 for VIN labels.
Baydreams@reddit
Depending on what year the car is, they may be available from the dealer. The number in the lower left corner is the part number.
stKKd@reddit
Made mine with GIMP and printed at local design printer shop on reflective adhesive that matches original
timewithbrad@reddit
I wanted a new sticker for my F-150 windshield when it was replaced because it says assembled in Dearborn and I wrote an actual letter to Ford customer service, they forwarded it to one of their unions and the union mailed me two stickers that they use on the assembly line. Took about 4 months.
HeroMachineMan@reddit
Were the stickers free of charge?
timewithbrad@reddit
Yes
tollboi@reddit
Maybe just take this photo and fix it up in Photoshop then print it into a sticker sheet
https://i.redd.it/nkfi4prmlwwe1.gif
tollboi@reddit
Sorry wrong one
clucle@reddit
This probably isn’t the exact answer you’re looking for, but in the past I’ve taken pictures of them, imported them to photoshop, upped the contrast and touched them up, then just reprinted them on sticker paper. If you really want them nice, I’m sure there’s some service that will print them for you.
Pinnheadlarry@reddit (OP)
This was going to be my last resort if I end up not finding a solution. Thank you for also thinking of it. It's a solid option!