Anyone debaged to "Taco" or "Coma"

ERdept · 03-07-2008, 12:08 PM

I just want to be creative and fun while doing my debadge.

Was wondering the best way to debadge to either of the two variations of Tacoma to Taco or coma.

What's the best way to cut off the attached unwanted letters?

05TacoTRD · 03-07-2008, 12:26 PM

Taco has been done.
Coma, I would not do. If you where in a bad wreck the irony would be to much.

WilsonTheDog · 03-07-2008, 03:12 PM

^Yeah, kind of like driving a KIA (Killed In Action). I could never own one for that reason alone.

ERdept · 03-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Wow! I got a good laugh out of that. True true.

Don't want to end up on Ogrish.com

I'll go with to Total debadge, so the police can't write my make and model which will make me totally immune to speeding tickets.

pdxyota · 03-08-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ERdept

Wow! I got a good laugh out of that. True true.

Don't want to end up on Ogrish.com

I'll go with to Total debadge, so the police can't write my make and model which will make me totally immune to speeding tickets.

it's on your registration return on the MDT.

ERdept · 03-08-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pdxyota

it's on your registration return on the MDT.

Yeah I know. It's a joke. They can write you a citation, commonly referred to as a "ticket" with only the vin and no registration.

Note to self:

Add the smily faces for those that don't understand, dry wit, sarcasm, and other form of HU More.

I'm going to practice this now....

One blonde says to the other one on a different side of a river, "Hey come to the other side".

The other blonde says, "I am on the other side"

OK, I think I bloody well learned it.

PatheticJoe · 03-08-2008, 03:04 AM

I think it'll look best totally debadged. I'm going to do mine this summer when its really hot to help get the stuff off. The hardest part will be the TRD Sport sticker, I might have that done by someone though. Are you going to use dental floss or fishing line?

gm3bow · 03-08-2008, 03:26 AM

Taco!!!

jay7108 · 03-08-2008, 03:34 AM

I just debadged my Taco and it couldnt be any easier, for the decals I used a heat gun and held it 5-7" away from the paint and once you get a corner of the decal up it will pull right off, the key is to keep it warm with the heat gun or blow dryer.

Then to take off the emblems I used Fireline I used 4lb test, but if I had to do it again I would use like 8 or 10lb test, the fireline worked real well because it is real slick almost like a wax coating, just heat the badges up and then take the line wrap it around your fingers a couple of times and work it up and down in a sawing motion. Wear some gloves when using the line as it will leave your fingers a little sore. All in all it took me about 45 min to debadge the truck.

On a side note there is a guy on TN that is doing custom decals for the Tacos, his user name is Sockmonkey, he is making some real nice decals, I just installed a set of max4 camo ones he made for me.

jay7108 · 03-08-2008, 03:36 AM

Heres a pic of the decals.

TACOMAN22 · 03-08-2008, 10:16 AM

i did taco it was really easy just broke it off at the "O" and it looks fine

ERdept · 03-08-2008, 10:47 AM

OK, i'll take from your experiences. I'm using the 10 lb fire line. Dental floss breaks too easily.

the decals I just took off on a whim on a cool day. They did break several times, but caught an edge with my fingernail.

Will wash today and polish it all out.

Thanks all.

WilsonTheDog · 03-08-2008, 11:51 AM

One way to debadge the tailgate is to have a drunk illegal alien rearend you at a red light. That's what I did and I found this method to be very effective.

piercedtiger · 03-08-2008, 01:27 PM

De-badge to "taco" then paint it pink.....

WilsonTheDog · 03-08-2008, 01:28 PM

^Now that's funny. I actually did LOL at that one.

piercedtiger · 03-08-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WilsonTheDog

^Now that's funny. I actually did LOL at that one.

I've thought about painting mine pink for the humor value, but I hate pink and I don't know how many people would actually get it....

ERdept · 03-08-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

I've thought about painting mine pink for the humor value, but I hate pink and I don't know how many people would actually get it....

I know what you mean about the pink taco joke because my mind is always there, but I'd be afraid someone thought I was from West Hollywood.

They'd think Gay Taco. Which I clearly don't want.

I pulled off the left tailgate toyota badge just now. Took longer than I thought.

I'm going to try the plastic spatula next to see if it works faster.

DO you think a prespray with WD 40 will get it off faster and not hurt the paint?

piercedtiger · 03-08-2008, 02:43 PM

Did you heat it up? Use a hair dryer or heat gun (just keep it moving so you don't bubble the paint), and the plastic scraper.

I used a hair dryer and plastic scraper to debadge my car. Some people use fishing line, but I find it easier to heat as I go and use a scraper.

jhodge83 · 03-08-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by piercedtiger

De-badge to "taco" then paint it pink.....

i wanna get "BIG BLACK TACO" across the top of my windshield...haha

PatheticJoe · 03-08-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ERdept

I'm going to try the plastic spatula next to see if it works faster.

Someone on here has some pretty nasty pictures of scratches from using a spatula or something like it so be careful or just don't be in such a rush.

03-07-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Age: 43 Gender: Male Posts: 1,018	Anyone debaged to "Taco" or "Coma" I just want to be creative and fun while doing my debadge. Was wondering the best way to debadge to either of the two variations of Tacoma to Taco or coma. What's the best way to cut off the attached unwanted letters?

03-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
05TacoTRD Senior Member Name: Alex Luke Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Age: 18 Gender: Guy Posts: 3,386 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE 265/75/16 BFG A/T, All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Handheld CB, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Dented skid plate, 2FT CB Antenna, trail pin stripes, dented skid plate, rusted and bent towing package, dented bedside, dented rear bumper, dented roof and hood, pin stripe delete	Taco has been done. Coma, I would not do. If you where in a bad wreck the irony would be to much. __________________ Myspace - Taco Lift FAQ - What I'm listening to

03-07-2008, 03:12 PM	#3
WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,296 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	^Yeah, kind of like driving a KIA (Killed In Action). I could never own one for that reason alone. __________________

03-08-2008, 03:04 AM	#7
PatheticJoe Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #2943 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 296 07 Prerunner SR5 TRD Sport - Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Automatic	I think it'll look best totally debadged. I'm going to do mine this summer when its really hot to help get the stuff off. The hardest part will be the TRD Sport sticker, I might have that done by someone though. Are you going to use dental floss or fishing line? __________________ 1.25" front lift, Pioneer DEH-P4900iB, 8" JL sub and JL Amp, Grillcraft Mesh Grill, Aftermarket Black Headlights, Debadged, Westin Nerf Bars.

03-08-2008, 03:26 AM	#8
gm3bow Western Alliance: ESO Joined: Jan 2007, #773 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 217	Taco!!! __________________ 07 Taco, 2.7L, Access Cab, silver, afe drop-in, Flowmaster Super 44, Westin chrome nerfs, Pioneer deh1100mp, Sony 12" sub, Audiobahn A400 2T amp, 16" rims, 235/70/16 Pathfinders, Lund bug shield n' rain guards, "secondary" filter removed, l.e.d. turn signals, turn signal/side marker mod, eDead sound deadner, ensolite (almost done), 4" fogs, Magellan 3100 gps, TW sticker

03-07-2008, 07:45 PM	#4
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Age: 43 Gender: Male Posts: 1,018	Wow! I got a good laugh out of that. True true. Don't want to end up on Ogrish.com I'll go with to Total debadge, so the police can't write my make and model which will make me totally immune to speeding tickets.

03-08-2008, 03:34 AM	#9
jay7108 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5029 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 28 08 TRD Sport LB 4x4 Debadged 2008 Double Cab Automatic Halogen back up lights,wade oe,avs inchannels,led lights,deezee bed mat, more to come.	I just debadged my Taco and it couldnt be any easier, for the decals I used a heat gun and held it 5-7" away from the paint and once you get a corner of the decal up it will pull right off, the key is to keep it warm with the heat gun or blow dryer. Then to take off the emblems I used Fireline I used 4lb test, but if I had to do it again I would use like 8 or 10lb test, the fireline worked real well because it is real slick almost like a wax coating, just heat the badges up and then take the line wrap it around your fingers a couple of times and work it up and down in a sawing motion. Wear some gloves when using the line as it will leave your fingers a little sore. All in all it took me about 45 min to debadge the truck. On a side note there is a guy on TN that is doing custom decals for the Tacos, his user name is Sockmonkey, he is making some real nice decals, I just installed a set of max4 camo ones he made for me.

03-08-2008, 03:36 AM	#10
jay7108 Junior Member Joined: Mar 2008, #5029 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 28 08 TRD Sport LB 4x4 Debadged 2008 Double Cab Automatic Halogen back up lights,wade oe,avs inchannels,led lights,deezee bed mat, more to come.	Heres a pic of the decals.

03-08-2008, 10:16 AM	#11
TACOMAN22 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2007, #3365 Location: agoura hills Posts: 151 Debadged TRD offroad, bhlm, black surround grill, 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 L K&N drop in air filter,flowmaster 40 series, blue interior neon, bhlm, color matched grill, alpine head unit w/ infinity reference series speakers, insane driver.....	i did taco it was really easy just broke it off at the "O" and it looks fine __________________ There is no control button on chuck norris's computer because chuck norris is always in control!!!!!

03-08-2008, 10:47 AM	#12
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Age: 43 Gender: Male Posts: 1,018	OK, i'll take from your experiences. I'm using the 10 lb fire line. Dental floss breaks too easily. the decals I just took off on a whim on a cool day. They did break several times, but caught an edge with my fingernail. Will wash today and polish it all out. Thanks all.

03-08-2008, 11:51 AM	#13
WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,296 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	One way to debadge the tailgate is to have a drunk illegal alien rearend you at a red light. That's what I did and I found this method to be very effective. __________________

03-08-2008, 01:28 PM	#15
WilsonTheDog Biggest asshole on this board Joined: Nov 2007, #3496 Location: Murrells Inlet SC Gender: Male Posts: 3,296 07 Prerunner SR5 DC/SB V6 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Magnaflow 12576 muffler & chrome tip, Westin step bars, Firestone Destination A/T 265/75/16, stubbie antenna, 27% tint, Pop N Lock, AFE ProdryS, bed mat, Husky liners, D-rings added, Access Literider tonneau	^Now that's funny. I actually did LOL at that one. __________________

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