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Removing emblems & letters

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tstrahan87, Feb 11, 2016.

  1. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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    Tstrahan87

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    Thinking about removing all the emblems and letter from my tailgate. Anybody got any pics where they've done this and any advice on how to remove them without damaging anything else?
     
  2. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:08 PM
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    I took all the badges and stickers off as soon as I got it.

    On a warm day I drug catfish fishing line behind them to cut them off and then removed the remaining residue with WD-40.

    It does not take long at all.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:10 PM
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    Yup warm day, a little Goo Gone, and some 20 pound test fishing line. Works quickly and painlessly, make to wash and wax after you do it to those areas. Stickers come off with a little heat gun or some Goo Gone, and again wash and wax those areas.
     
  4. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    Got any pics?
     
  5. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    Of what???
     
  6. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Of what?


    Looks like the same truck minus badges.
     
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    from my experience rubbing Alcohol works well on getting rid of the residue left behind too
     
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    WD-40 cheaper and better than goo gone...
     
  9. Feb 11, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    Connormc11

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    using a hair dryer or heat gun around the badges helps too. just make sure you dont heat it up to much.
     
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    like this.....saw them off with fishing license ine, roll the excess tape off with your fingers, then Goof-Off......except I put black ones back on :D

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    DO NOT USE GOOF OFF READ THE LABEL IT WILL REMOVE CLEARCOAT. Use Goo Gone.
     
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    ^^...oops, you are right, was Goo-Gone ^^
     
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    Goo gone
     
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    What is the best way to glue it back on?
     
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    3m two side tape works well. they make it in different thinkness' now too. Can pick this up at parts store or Home Depot / Lowes.


    Just the detailing nerd coming out here. Please make sure and re-apply your favorite LSP (Last step protection) after using Rubbing Alcohol or Goo Gone in and around the area you removed the emblems. Those products will eat your traditional wax/sealants and can even do a number on ceramic coatings so for peace of mind reapply after you're all finished :thumbsup:
     
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    Nice! I did the same with my emblems! hey looks like you have the method roost- I'm rocking them too! first taco Ive seen with them besides mine. Very nice call- Ive been asked 2-3 times about my wheel selection.
     
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    yep, I'm really happy with my set-up too!

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