De-badging/Painting badges/ Re-badging

NumNutz · 09-13-2008, 01:32 PM

This is my first DIY thread so I hope this is helpful to everyone...

DE-BADGING:

To debadge the taco you need a few things...

Fishing Line I used 6 lbs. test
Blow Dryer
Goo-Gone
Windex

1. I cut the line into about 3 ft lengths.

2. I heated up a section of the badge. I kept heating the spot till when I touched the metal I couldn't keep my finger on the door for more than a few seconds without discomfort.

3. Take the cut line and run it along the back of the badge. I used a sawing motion which helped out a lot. When the fishing line broke I knew that I had reached a section of the badge that needed to be heated up.

Then just repeat step 2 and 3 till the badge comes off.

Then with the goo gone spray the stuff left over that is stuck to the door. Using your finger nail scratch the stuff off. Then spray the goo gone again and using a rag and elbow grease get the residue off.

Finally I just used windex and sprayed the area instead of waxing the area like some people do.

To paint the taco badges...
DON'T TRY AND PAINT THEM WITH THEM ON THE TRUCK!!!!!! IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!!

That being said you need to first debadge the vehicle and get these materials...

The first can is adhesion promoter. It makes a chemical reaction with the plastic badges so that the paint will have an easier time sticking to the surface. I did 2 coats of that waiting about 2 minutes between the coats. (Basically just follow the instructions on the back on how to use it)

The second can is Krylon Fusion paint for plastic. This can is black but it comes in tons of colors. I did about 3-4 coats of this. Waiting about 2 minutes between coats. (Basically just follow the instructions on the back on how to use it)

The third is Goo-Gone which is what I talked about in the debadging section but you don't use it for painting.

The procedure for painting is...

1. Remove badges and wash them. I just put them in a bucket of water with car wash in it.

2. Spray adhesion promoter. (2-3 coats) Wait 5 minute before next step

3. Spray paint the badges. (3-4 coats) Wait 15-20 minutes before touching and rebadging.

NumNutz · 09-13-2008, 01:37 PM

NOW RE-BADGING

To rebadge you need...
Windex
towels
double sided tape
razor blade or knife to cut tape

Procedure...

1. Cut tape. I actually cut the tape in the shape of the letters. That might have been over kill. You could probably just cut strips. Leave back on tape.

2. Windex the spot that you want to put the badge.

3. Stick it on. I guess you could use a level or something but I just eyed it up and it turned out fine.

TroutBum · 09-13-2008, 01:56 PM

Nice write-up! I'd like to do this with my badges.

Mike

TacoCo · 09-13-2008, 02:04 PM

What about putting some masking tape on the truck around the decals before removing them, so you know where to stick them when you're done?

Agent475 · 09-13-2008, 02:05 PM

Great write up man!

NumNutz · 09-13-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoCo

What about putting some masking tape on the truck around the decals before removing them, so you know where to stick them when you're done?

You can do that. I actually took a picture before and looked at that. Both might work. The tape could come off with the goo-gone however.

KoruptTaco · 09-13-2008, 04:37 PM

Nice write up.... I will be doing this SOON

Taco969 · 09-14-2008, 12:00 PM

Very nice write-up. I just did my 08 silver d-cab today. Painted them speedway blue as I am going with a blue them with the silver. IMO I really like it and thats what matters on my truck!! haha. I will get some pics of it as soon as the wife gets back in town with the camera..

Casey05Taco · 09-14-2008, 12:08 PM

you just used double sided tape to stick it back on?

Taco969 · 09-14-2008, 12:15 PM

Yeah, I used 3m name plate tape, it worked excellent

tacomaman06 · 09-14-2008, 12:25 PM

nice write up!!! the adhesion promoter is some really good stuff. thats what i used when i painted my emblems, and the black duplicolor i used has stayed on really well.

NumNutz · 09-14-2008, 02:33 PM

Not to be greedy but I thought this might make a good sticky and I was hoping to get some rep for this...

Just a thought

Taco969 · 09-14-2008, 03:20 PM

You already did, I can't give it again

Casey05Taco · 09-14-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taco969

Yeah, I used 3m name plate tape, it worked excellent

What does this stuff look like?

silver07taco · 09-14-2008, 04:07 PM

That turned out awsome, Might have to consider that myself

NumNutz · 09-14-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver07taco

That turned out awsome, Might have to consider that myself

Thanks. It's really easy. I am a whimp when it comes to moding. I am always afraid I am going to screw things up but if I didn't screw it up then it has to be easy.

silver07taco · 09-14-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socolax91

Thanks. It's really easy. I am a whimp when it comes to moding. I am always afraid I am going to screw things up but if I didn't screw it up then it has to be easy.

HAHA, Ive screwed up many of time moding my taco, But thats part of being human, I am goin to have to give it a try.

NumNutz · 09-14-2008, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey05Taco

What does this stuff look like?

This is the exact stuff. I got it at home depot...

Casey05Taco · 09-15-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socolax91

This is the exact stuff. I got it at home depot...

Will you be able to see the red behind it?

tacomaman06 · 09-15-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casey05Taco

Will you be able to see the red behind it?

the red is just a plastic backing, and it peels off.

09-13-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
NumNutz ^^^I'm with stupid Name: Nick Joined: Jul 2008, #7928 Location: Harwood, MD/Ithaca, NY Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 2,111 The Right Foot Mods N/A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Halo Headlights, 3K Yellow HID Fog Lights, 20% Tint, De-badged, Blacked-out Door Emblems, ScanGauge II, Alpine IVA-W505 DVD Receiver, Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, URD MAF Sensor Cal., Doug Thorley LT Headers TRD OEM Skid Plate, Custom CAI Box Cover, Fog Lights Anytime Mod, Cobra CB Radio, 36" Firstix, Black Painted Brake Calipers, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Thule Bed Rack, Blacked out LED 09' style Tail lights, Blue LED Dome Light	De-badging/Painting badges/ Re-badging This is my first DIY thread so I hope this is helpful to everyone... DE-BADGING: To debadge the taco you need a few things... Fishing Line I used 6 lbs. test Blow Dryer Goo-Gone Windex 1. I cut the line into about 3 ft lengths. 2. I heated up a section of the badge. I kept heating the spot till when I touched the metal I couldn't keep my finger on the door for more than a few seconds without discomfort. 3. Take the cut line and run it along the back of the badge. I used a sawing motion which helped out a lot. When the fishing line broke I knew that I had reached a section of the badge that needed to be heated up. Then just repeat step 2 and 3 till the badge comes off. Then with the goo gone spray the stuff left over that is stuck to the door. Using your finger nail scratch the stuff off. Then spray the goo gone again and using a rag and elbow grease get the residue off. Finally I just used windex and sprayed the area instead of waxing the area like some people do. To paint the taco badges... DON'T TRY AND PAINT THEM WITH THEM ON THE TRUCK!!!!!! IT DOES NOT WORK!!!!! That being said you need to first debadge the vehicle and get these materials... The first can is adhesion promoter. It makes a chemical reaction with the plastic badges so that the paint will have an easier time sticking to the surface. I did 2 coats of that waiting about 2 minutes between the coats. (Basically just follow the instructions on the back on how to use it) The second can is Krylon Fusion paint for plastic. This can is black but it comes in tons of colors. I did about 3-4 coats of this. Waiting about 2 minutes between coats. (Basically just follow the instructions on the back on how to use it) The third is Goo-Gone which is what I talked about in the debadging section but you don't use it for painting. The procedure for painting is... 1. Remove badges and wash them. I just put them in a bucket of water with car wash in it. 2. Spray adhesion promoter. (2-3 coats) Wait 5 minute before next step 3. Spray paint the badges. (3-4 coats) Wait 15-20 minutes before touching and rebadging. __________________ My Build Check These Out- My Photography --> Prints are now available <-- My Video Thread WTB - N-Fab Lights Bar - PM me if interested

09-13-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
NumNutz ^^^I'm with stupid Name: Nick Joined: Jul 2008, #7928 Location: Harwood, MD/Ithaca, NY Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 2,111 The Right Foot Mods N/A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Halo Headlights, 3K Yellow HID Fog Lights, 20% Tint, De-badged, Blacked-out Door Emblems, ScanGauge II, Alpine IVA-W505 DVD Receiver, Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, URD MAF Sensor Cal., Doug Thorley LT Headers TRD OEM Skid Plate, Custom CAI Box Cover, Fog Lights Anytime Mod, Cobra CB Radio, 36" Firstix, Black Painted Brake Calipers, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Thule Bed Rack, Blacked out LED 09' style Tail lights, Blue LED Dome Light	NOW RE-BADGING To rebadge you need... Windex towels double sided tape razor blade or knife to cut tape Procedure... 1. Cut tape. I actually cut the tape in the shape of the letters. That might have been over kill. You could probably just cut strips. Leave back on tape. 2. Windex the spot that you want to put the badge. 3. Stick it on. I guess you could use a level or something but I just eyed it up and it turned out fine. __________________ My Build Check These Out- My Photography --> Prints are now available <-- My Video Thread WTB - N-Fab Lights Bar - PM me if interested

09-13-2008, 02:05 PM	#5
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09-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#11
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 22,205 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	nice write up!!! the adhesion promoter is some really good stuff. thats what i used when i painted my emblems, and the black duplicolor i used has stayed on really well. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

09-14-2008, 02:33 PM	#12
NumNutz ^^^I'm with stupid Name: Nick Joined: Jul 2008, #7928 Location: Harwood, MD/Ithaca, NY Age: 18 Gender: Male Posts: 2,111 The Right Foot Mods N/A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Halo Headlights, 3K Yellow HID Fog Lights, 20% Tint, De-badged, Blacked-out Door Emblems, ScanGauge II, Alpine IVA-W505 DVD Receiver, Tacoma All-Weather Floor Mats, TRD Cold Air Intake, TRD Cat-Back Exhaust, URD MAF Sensor Cal., Doug Thorley LT Headers TRD OEM Skid Plate, Custom CAI Box Cover, Fog Lights Anytime Mod, Cobra CB Radio, 36" Firstix, Black Painted Brake Calipers, Custom Shift Knob, Custom Thule Bed Rack, Blacked out LED 09' style Tail lights, Blue LED Dome Light	Not to be greedy but I thought this might make a good sticky and I was hoping to get some rep for this... Just a thought __________________ My Build Check These Out- My Photography --> Prints are now available <-- My Video Thread WTB - N-Fab Lights Bar - PM me if interested

09-13-2008, 01:56 PM	#3
TroutBum Member Name: Mike Joined: Aug 2008, #8871 Location: Michigan Gender: Male Posts: 77 06 SR5 Access Cab 4x4 2006 Access Cab Manual I4 Leer 100R	Nice write-up! I'd like to do this with my badges. Mike

09-13-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
TacoCo Aspiring wrench monkey Joined: Aug 2008, #8512 Location: Colorado Gender: Male Posts: 904 09 TRD Off-Road DC V6 Magnetic Gray 2009 Double Cab Manual 4.0L V6 Snugtop XV Shell, Yakima Rack, AFE Pro Dry Filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed, Michelin AT2's, Partially Debadged, HID conversion, Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler, Rear leaf spring TSB, Foglights always on Mod, URD Short Throw Shifter, Toytec Coilovers on the way!	What about putting some masking tape on the truck around the decals before removing them, so you know where to stick them when you're done?

09-13-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
KoruptTaco Stock Taco For Now Joined: Sep 2008, #9161 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 668 2005 TRD OffRoad SR5 4x4 Short Bed Debadged 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 20% tint, vent visors, Debadged	Nice write up.... I will be doing this SOON

09-14-2008, 12:00 PM	#8
Taco969 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7778 Location: Washburn, WI Gender: Male Posts: 312 08 PreRunner D-Cab 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Flowmaster 40 Series	Very nice write-up. I just did my 08 silver d-cab today. Painted them speedway blue as I am going with a blue them with the silver. IMO I really like it and thats what matters on my truck!! haha. I will get some pics of it as soon as the wife gets back in town with the camera..

09-14-2008, 12:08 PM	#9
Casey05Taco Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008, #8781 Location: Nor Cal Age: 20 Posts: 708 05 Tacoma Prerunner 2005 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L trd seat covers, bed mat, tinted windows, debadged, mud flaps removed	you just used double sided tape to stick it back on?

09-14-2008, 12:15 PM	#10
Taco969 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7778 Location: Washburn, WI Gender: Male Posts: 312 08 PreRunner D-Cab 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Flowmaster 40 Series	Yeah, I used 3m name plate tape, it worked excellent

09-14-2008, 03:20 PM	#13
Taco969 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7778 Location: Washburn, WI Gender: Male Posts: 312 08 PreRunner D-Cab 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Flowmaster 40 Series	You already did, I can't give it again

09-14-2008, 04:07 PM	#15
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