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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AramsTRD, Apr 8, 2017.

  1. Apr 8, 2017 at 11:05 PM
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    AramsTRD

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    hello my taco friends,
    I took off the Tacoma Emblems on the doors of my 17 TRD OR but I Plasti dipped and looks cool Black. So should I put it back on or leave it blank. I also Plasti dipped my grill and the chrome bumper caps and my rims. Tell me what ou guys think.

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    AramsTRD, Apr 8, 2017
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  2. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:03 AM
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    Nolie3830

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    I think it looks kinda sharp without them. But you cant go wrong either way. It will look good either option.
     
    Nolie3830, Apr 9, 2017
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  3. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:13 AM
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    Phaze2Yogi

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    I've been thinking about taking my sides off as well. Now that I saw it off yours, I'm going to.
     
    Phaze2Yogi, Apr 9, 2017
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  4. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:14 AM
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    Texas T

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    The only emblem I have on my truck is the one in the grill. Toyota doesn't pay my bills so I don't advertise for them. It looks cleaner and is easer to wash/wax.
     
    Texas T, Apr 9, 2017
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  5. Apr 9, 2017 at 2:40 AM
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    boynoyce

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    Looks good without. I planned on taking mine off once the weather warms up. Friday stopped to get groceries on the way home from work- it was really windy. Passenger door was open and I heard a thud- shopping cart rolled right into the door. I figured a ding, but saw thisIMG_20170407_155621.jpg

    That badge does serve a purpose- lol
     
    boynoyce, Apr 9, 2017
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  6. Apr 9, 2017 at 2:51 AM
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    TRDSportpete

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    The badges look great blacked out!
     
    TRDSportpete, Apr 9, 2017
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  7. Apr 9, 2017 at 3:58 AM
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    uh_salt_rifle

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    I did the same thing. Pulled every emblem and found myself liking it without all the emblems.
     
    uh_salt_rifle, Apr 9, 2017
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  8. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:19 AM
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    My advice is to take off the red and white badge on the front and back of the truck looks out of place
     
    Sandeman, Apr 9, 2017
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  9. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:48 AM
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    I like the no badge look.
    The only ones left on mine are on the doors. When my truck isn't filthy I will be removing them
     
    outlawtacoma, Apr 9, 2017
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  10. Apr 9, 2017 at 4:49 AM
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    They are a PIA to wax around!
     
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    FHC, Apr 9, 2017
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  11. Apr 9, 2017 at 8:31 AM
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    RedAlertCA I like her a little dirty.

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    Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread, but what's this "waxing" y'all are talking about?
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Its this thing we tacoma enthusiasts do, it involves a bar made of playdoh and some paste in a can.
     
    Broccoli, Apr 9, 2017
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  13. Apr 9, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    I'm an old fart, it's what we do! :hattip:
     
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  14. Apr 9, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    Yep…
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    Your truck looks sharp just the way it is! Cleeeeaaan!
     
    Hobbs, Apr 9, 2017
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  15. Apr 9, 2017 at 10:33 AM
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    FHC

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    I did this to mine
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    To this
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    FHC, Apr 9, 2017
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