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Debadging VS blacking out emblems

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by philipcruz1, Sep 23, 2014.

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  1. Sep 23, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    philipcruz1

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    Which one do you guys think looks better?

    Pics are welcome
     
    philipcruz1, Sep 23, 2014
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  2. Sep 24, 2014 at 3:38 AM
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    357sig

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    Take them off! Lol
     
    357sig, Sep 24, 2014
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  3. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:10 AM
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    TacomaMike37

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    Like em both. I blacked mine out for it's worth.
     
    TacomaMike37, Sep 24, 2014
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  4. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:11 AM
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    Asianguywithatruk

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    Debadged
     
    Asianguywithatruk, Sep 24, 2014
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  5. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:16 AM
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    spartanhockey6

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    spartanhockey6 My truck rattles, A LOT.

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    Like both, right now mine are blacked out but I'm thinking about completely debadging.
     
    spartanhockey6, Sep 24, 2014
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  6. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:20 AM
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    Lurkin

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    It's personal style, pick one and go. I prefer de-badged. Take them all off, then if you no likey, paint 'em and stick 'em back on.
     
    Lurkin, Sep 24, 2014
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  7. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:32 AM
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    bw4706

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    De Badge
     
    bw4706, Sep 24, 2014
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  8. Sep 24, 2014 at 5:50 AM
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    CenTexasTaco

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    Blacked out!
     
    CenTexasTaco, Sep 24, 2014
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  9. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:00 AM
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    roninart

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    EXTERIOR: Removed side Tacoma emblems Removed tailgate Toyota emblem Matte black Tacoma emblem on tailgate Matte black Toyota badge on grille Blue LED Decepticon trailer hitch cover INTERIOR: Center console organizer LED “cool white” Map Lights LED “cool white” Dome light
    A combo, I removed the side badges and the Toyota from the tailgate, the Tacoma on the tailgate I dipped to match the TRD and I also dipped the grille emblem.
    First thing I did when I brought the truck home was to remove all dealer advertising, I don't remember getting a discount for being a rolling billboard.
     
    roninart, Sep 24, 2014
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  10. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:35 AM
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    +1 on what Roninart did. TRD sport decals, door TACOMA, and tailgate TOYOTA & V6 badges are all off. And I also dipped the front emblem and TACOMA on the tailgate. Also removed the ridiculously long mudflaps.
     
    1ToughTRD, Sep 24, 2014
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  11. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:58 AM
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    Debadged the tailgate and dipped the front and side emblems. The side ones will probably come off eventually...

    Truck Pic.jpg
     
    ArcherTaco, Sep 24, 2014
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  12. Sep 24, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    Blacked out!
     
    carloslopez63, Sep 24, 2014
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  13. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:02 PM
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    Debadged!
     
    Mobtown Offroad, Sep 24, 2014
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  14. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    debadged
     
    ajohnson225, Sep 24, 2014
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  15. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:14 PM
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    Debadged everything and removed my TRD Sport bed stickers. As soon as I can figure out how to remove the front emblem, it will be dipped.
     
    squeaky, Sep 24, 2014
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  16. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:15 PM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Keep them!!!
     
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  17. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:18 PM
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    JJPITALY

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    Dip 'em first and if you don't like the look, debadge... Personal preference really.

    Mine are dipped for what it's worth...

    +1 to roninart though as that may be my next move...
     
    JJPITALY, Sep 24, 2014
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  18. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:25 PM
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    I dipped mine first then took them all off debadged is the way to go st least do the tailgate
     
    xtyfighterx, Sep 24, 2014
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  19. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:44 PM
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    I just dipped my badges this afternoon, they turned out alright, better than chrome for sure. I still need to get a toothpick and get out a few spots between the letters and inside them and do my wheels, rear bumper and chrome grill surround.
     
    smithe68, Sep 24, 2014
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  20. Sep 24, 2014 at 7:21 PM
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    3" OME, Borla exhaust, weathertech liners and wind deflectors, partial debadge, 12" kicker shallow mount, BAMF bed tie downs, 13" single row light bar with BAMF behind the grill mount, 30" avec bar in bumper, avec pods on relentless hood mounts, led interior and license plate lights, relentless tailgate reinforcement, illuminated 4x4 switch
    I debadged my tailgate this weekend, gonna paint the door badges soon. Anybody know of a good cleaner to get all the adhesive off? I tried some bug and tar remover but you can still see where the badges were
     
    elmer91, Sep 24, 2014
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