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Vent shades

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Barry J, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:18 AM
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    Barry J

    Barry J [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I wanted to remove the "stick-on" vent shades from my truck, does anybody have any suggestions ??
    Thanks
    Barry
     
  2. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:21 AM
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    Unchained 5150

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    They should just pop right off, any residue ca be taken off with Goo Gone.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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  4. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    heat the adhesive with a hair dryer or heat gun then do the fishing line method that is how i debadged my rig then go gone the remaining gunk
     
  5. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Definitely true for the OEM Badges, but I have had 2 sets of the stick on Vent Shades and with a little heat and gentle pulling they come right off. Basically almost leaving no residue. Just a thought.
     
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  6. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:45 AM
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    jake72

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    Start slowly and pull them off. 3m tape will pull off too just takes a bit, then clean up with goo gone.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Please proceed. :D

    Let them warm in the sun or with a hair dryer, and pull with steady firm pressure. Use mineral spirits or goo gone to work off the residue.

    Replace them with some in channel units, like AVS or WeatherTech
     
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  8. Mar 19, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    Ross09

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    Get the AVS in channel. Look great, low profile, easier to install imo
     
  9. Mar 19, 2017 at 4:04 PM
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    I have weathertech in channels. I had them on my 2010 for 4 years and pulled them off and put them on my 2015 when i traded in. Never had any issues and no adhesive to deal with. AWS are also good and probably cost less.
     
  10. Mar 19, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    evilcorvette

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    Silicone spray and fishing line. I worked for Harley Davidson for a few years, this is what we used to remove the stock bicycle reflectors off the freshly painted metal. It works shockingly well. Give it a quick spray and it will just peel right off.
     

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