I cleaned the grill with some rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth, then popped them on in 5 minutes. The tape IS cut every 3/4 of an inch or so, but not completely through. After reading some of the reviews, I thought I would have to remove 50 to 100 little sticker backings for each one. That was not the case.
Only four stars out of five because there is not a cut out for the hood release. I’ll make one myself, so no big deal.
So far after 3 months they have not let me down. The tape "feels" like it won't work but it does. My experience with tape such as thi is you need to install it in a warm environment. If it's very cold outside, wait until it's over 40 degrees. The adhesive liner is difficult to remove but that's par for the course with tape like this. Place the grill insert in position and then push with all you got for about 30 seconds. They look great and hide the unsightly metal components behind the grill.
The fit and quality of the product is solid. The pieces fit well and there were no gaps in any of the 7 slots. These do sit against the outside of the 7 slots on the grill as opposed to being on the inside of the grill, which I think looks fine. The double-sided tape was a challenge to work with for 2 reasons: (1) the tape didn't seem to be pressed against the inserts very well, so I recommend pressing the tape down against the inserts before removing the protective backing as pulling the backing off can actually pull the tape off the insert entirely, and (2) the tape is cut every inch or so to make it easier to go around curves, which makes it time consuming to pull all of the protective backing off. Doesn't hurt the rating, but it's an honest review. Overall, very impressed.
The plastic seems strong and feel strong enough to take road torture. No 3M tape is needed. They clamp strong and no "play" is felt. They dont rattle or shake. I think they will not cause any damage to the paint or finish. They make my 2006 wrangler look newer but doesn't take away from the classic look I love.
I would give it a 5 star, but I had one break in less than 2 weeks, not really sure how it got cracked. But more importantly I think it blocked enough air to over heat my Jeep when I was using it on back roads and off roads.
Feature Product
- Hooke Road Jeep Wrangler Grille Inserts fit for 1997-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited
- Installs securely in seconds with automotive grade adhesive tape
- Crafted from high quality ABS plastic and will not rust, corrode or peel
- Use it to add some style and attitude to your Jeep
- Installation tips: pop the upper grille lock pins so you can access the grille from behind. Then press, twist, and manipulate the grill and insert until each clip is fully engaged
Description
Fitment:
1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ & Unlimited
Features:
1.Easy to install,no cutting or drilling required
2.Crafted from Black Color ABS plastic and will never rust, corrode or peel
3.Helps protect the engine from off-road elements like road debris such as papers, plastic, broken glasses, stones, etc
4.Designed to allow air pass through the engine compartment to cool the vehicle's engine and prevent the vehicle from overheating
Package Details:
--7 x Hooke Road Jeep Wrangler Grille Inserts
Hooke Road is a registered US brand which started by Ian in 2013. With a background in jeeping for more than 5 years.
At Hooke Road our goal is to make your Jeeping experience the absolute best that it could be. The main thing is that we install everything we sell. Not only are our products used on our very own Jeeps, but we have also tested almost everything that we sell on the road and in the field. Always buy with confidence since Hooke Road offers 2 years warranty on most of Hooke Road branded products
I have a 97 Wrangler sport. Product looks great, the 3M tape does a good job (only had one insert that was having trouble sticking). The only issue I have is that the inserts do not have a hole for access to the hood release.
Stays on really well, o have had them on my Jeep for several months now and no problems. Make sure before you put them on to fit it first. ( up side and down side)
Fit right in. Great for all the huge June bugs and dragon flies out here. It was always a pain to have to power wash so many dead bugs off the radiator
These are great! They fit really well on my 05 TJ. They have rounded corners which helps to take away that boxy front end look. Other products like this had 90* angles on the corners.
Wanted to improve the look of my front end, Wow! Super easy to install, I mean super easy! They look pretty durable too. Glad I purchased them. They snap right into the Grill slot.