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so i went through the touchless car wash today......

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by crf69, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. Mar 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 [OP] scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    after doing the BHLM a few days ago.....ONE IS FUCKING FOGGED UP!

    TEARING APART NOW:mad:

    thats all....im ok i swear:D
     
  2. Mar 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM
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    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Damn man, that sucks! I was anxious as hell the first time I went through the carwash after doing mine... Time to get out the silicone sealant!
     
  3. Mar 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM
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    PAlittlematty

    PAlittlematty "the soulless ginger"

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    Silicone sucks balls. Get a good polyurethane caulking. Sikaflex or something of that sort
     
  4. Mar 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 [OP] scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    i got window weld in a caulk tube....again 18 bucks.

    this time im gonna toss it in the oven after its together for a few minutes

    hopefully this does the trick
     
  5. Mar 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM
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    snowgod06 UG legend wannabe

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    crap bolted and welded together....
    That sucks man, i was worried about doing mine and living the the NW since it rains ALL THE TIME. I reused the factory sealant and ran a bead of lexel around the outside and havent had an issue. I hope you can seal it up. GL
     
  6. Mar 21, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    dgr540

    dgr540 I've got the FUNK

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    3M Window seal worked great for me and others.
     
  7. Mar 22, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 [OP] scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    ok i resealed yesterday.....clamped it for 4 hours....just got back going through the car wash got the 7 dollar one that makes twice as many high pressure passes....


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    i think it finally passed!!
    no fogging!! woot!!!
    IMG_20110322_082528-1_f4be9b6d2db868d0a7a288891b8d7b6d37631383.jpg
     
  8. Mar 22, 2011 at 6:01 AM
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    KevLot17 Well-Known Member

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    Look like it mighta Effed up your Front bumper though..:D
     
  9. Mar 22, 2011 at 6:16 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    Stay out of the f#%*@~^ CAR WASHES they were made for fords
     
  10. Mar 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM
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    crf69

    crf69 [OP] scraping my emblems off my plasti-dip

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    ummm yeah
    ha!:D

    only way to really test my work minus submerging it
     
  11. Mar 22, 2011 at 7:22 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    I understand, I jest hate car washes :cheers:
     

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