Smudges from Debadging

BullKnob · 07-31-2008, 06:59 PM

So I just Debaged my 08 Double Cab and I can still read where the badges were @ a certain angle. I have gone a few rounds with the goof off stuff but I can still read it. Is this because the paint around the badges has faded from the sun? Is there any way to completely remove this please let me know.

PwRTRIp_Xr · 07-31-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BullKnob

So I just Debaged my 08 Double Cab and I can still read where the badges were @ a certain angle. I have gone a few rounds with the goof off stuff but I can still read it. Is this because the paint around the badges has faded from the sun? Is there any way to completely remove this please let me know.

I use goo gone and had no problems with it, just keep rubbing.

BrunesDoesTRD · 07-31-2008, 07:07 PM

I can't suggest the "Just keep rubbing" technique- There may not be goo there and rubbing incessantly can create swirls and marks. Try some thing different insted of the same thing that isn't working...

How long has you truck been out of production (look inside the door pillar and check the date) and how long did you leave the badges on it?? (like how many washes and how many months??)
It is possible that the paint has faded enough for it to be noticable.
Get a spray on wax and give that a shot- If you still see it...Get a buffer and hand wax it.

rick · 07-31-2008, 07:08 PM

it'll go away

BullKnob · 07-31-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BrunesDoesTRD

I can't suggest the "Just keep rubbing" technique- There may not be goo there and rubbing incessantly can create swirls and marks. Try some thing different insted of the same thing that isn't working...

How long has you truck been out of production (look inside the door pillar and check the date) and how long did you leave the badges on it?? (like how many washes and how many months??)
It is possible that the paint has faded enough for it to be noticable.
Get a spray on wax and give that a shot- If you still see it...Get a buffer and hand wax it.

Its only been alive for 4 months lol. I just took off the badges and maybe 10 washes, so I don't think it would be faded yet, but who knows.

tacomaman06 · 07-31-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BullKnob

Its only been alive for 4 months lol. I just took off the badges and maybe 10 washes, so I don't think it would be faded yet, but who knows.

you should be able to clay bar/polish/and wax it and it'll probably blend to where you wont be able to tell the badges were there.

BrunesDoesTRD · 08-01-2008, 05:11 AM

+1 A good clay bar and wax- a few days of not staring right at it and you'll be good to go.

cleanTRDmachine · 08-05-2008, 05:39 PM

what color is your truck?
if you can feel the glue when you rub your finger or a towel over it take the goo gone and apply it, let it set for awhile then wipe it off.
can try gasoline too

the paint shouldn't be faded though

i took the badges off my 06 a couple weeks ago, and no fading

socalman22 · 08-05-2008, 05:42 PM

I think you rubbed into to hard go with the wax like BrunesDoesTRD said to clean it up thats what i ended up doing.

Pat · 08-05-2008, 09:44 PM

WD40. Works amazingly on it. Try it. Didn't hurt my paint at all. When I put it on I just wiped it down with a towel and the left over glue came right off.

BullKnob · 08-05-2008, 11:01 PM

Cool thx everyone I went and bought a clay bar but some real elbow grease behind it and that seemed to do the trick

BrunesDoesTRD · 08-06-2008, 07:14 AM

Bull-Glad the clay bar worked out. Elbow Grease is prolly about the best rememdy for any problem!!

Bassetdad · 08-08-2008, 07:08 AM

I used a product called "De-Solv-It" it's a contractors solvent....

BrunesDoesTRD · 08-08-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassetdad

I used a product called "De-Solv-It" it's a contractors solvent....

Contractor Solvent for what??

Cause I hear solvent that is "contractor" strength and I think that your paint is at risk unless you do a perfect job cleaning it off with the right cleaner....IDK....
Using a light weight cleaner wax will break up the adhesive and give you a nice shine when you buff it clean @ the end of taking it all off.

07-31-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
BullKnob Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8135 Location: Utah Posts: 50 08 Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 30' M/T Toyo Tires, 3" Tuff Country lift, Kenwood iPod adapter,Kenwood 7" sliding DvD player.	Smudges from Debadging So I just Debaged my 08 Double Cab and I can still read where the badges were @ a certain angle. I have gone a few rounds with the goof off stuff but I can still read it. Is this because the paint around the badges has faded from the sun? Is there any way to completely remove this please let me know.

07-31-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 794 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	I can't suggest the "Just keep rubbing" technique- There may not be goo there and rubbing incessantly can create swirls and marks. Try some thing different insted of the same thing that isn't working... How long has you truck been out of production (look inside the door pillar and check the date) and how long did you leave the badges on it?? (like how many washes and how many months??) It is possible that the paint has faded enough for it to be noticable. Get a spray on wax and give that a shot- If you still see it...Get a buffer and hand wax it. __________________ Namaste Brunes

08-01-2008, 05:11 AM	#7
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 794 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	+1 A good clay bar and wax- a few days of not staring right at it and you'll be good to go. __________________ Namaste Brunes

08-05-2008, 05:39 PM	#8
cleanTRDmachine =Fight Dirty= Joined: Mar 2008, #5432 Location: Middletown Posts: 250 06 dblcab TRD 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 tint, gray camo seat covers, debadged, color matched grille surround off of 06 TRD sport, grillecraft black mesh grille, Hella 500's	what color is your truck? if you can feel the glue when you rub your finger or a towel over it take the goo gone and apply it, let it set for awhile then wipe it off. can try gasoline too the paint shouldn't be faded though i took the badges off my 06 a couple weeks ago, and no fading __________________

08-05-2008, 05:42 PM	#9
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,208 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	I think you rubbed into to hard go with the wax like BrunesDoesTRD said to clean it up thats what i ended up doing. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter http://socaltacomas.com/ San Diego Meet Ocotillo Wells 1-10-08

07-31-2008, 07:08 PM	#4
rick ` Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: sw florida Posts: 1,261 big tires and flashy rims 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 another lifted taco, bilsteins, flowmaster40, afe drop in, lowpro toybox, etc...	it'll go away

08-05-2008, 09:44 PM	#10
Pat Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7344 Location: San Diego Posts: 151 05 PreRunner Access Cab 2005 Access Cab Automatic King Coilvers, 285 BFG Mud's, Moto Metal 951b's 17"	WD40. Works amazingly on it. Try it. Didn't hurt my paint at all. When I put it on I just wiped it down with a towel and the left over glue came right off. __________________ 2005 Tacoma Prerunner TRD Offroad King Coilvers, 1" Fabtech Rear Block, Black TailLights, 285/70/16 BFG Muds, 17" Moto Metal 951b's

08-05-2008, 11:01 PM	#11
BullKnob Member Joined: Jul 2008, #8135 Location: Utah Posts: 50 08 Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 30' M/T Toyo Tires, 3" Tuff Country lift, Kenwood iPod adapter,Kenwood 7" sliding DvD player.	Cool thx everyone I went and bought a clay bar but some real elbow grease behind it and that seemed to do the trick

08-06-2008, 07:14 AM	#12
BrunesDoesTRD Just Hanging Out. Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle Florida Age: 24 Posts: 794 08 Red with Graphite Inside 2008 Access Cab Manual 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Billet Grill-Murdered Out	Bull-Glad the clay bar worked out. Elbow Grease is prolly about the best rememdy for any problem!! __________________ Namaste Brunes

08-08-2008, 07:08 AM	#13
Bassetdad Bassetdad Joined: Jun 2008, #7363 Location: Harrison, Ohio Age: 54 Gender: Male Posts: 51 01 4 x 4 -Acess Cab SR5 Debadged- 2.7 / 5m 2001 Access Cab Manual 2.7 PIAA Headlights and driving lights Clear Taillights Tinted Windows – 50% Black T-Rex 5-piece grill Access bed cover	I used a product called "De-Solv-It" it's a contractors solvent.... __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my Basset Hounds

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