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finally debadged everything

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by l_prettyman, Mar 11, 2010.

  1. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:25 PM
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    what are some tips or tricks on getting the rest of the outline from around the old letters to go away? i have an 06 so i guess the sun has faded around the stickers and emblems. also there is a black ring almost as a template around the old letters on my pant. i used soapy water and goo-gone, but still black outline. help please
     
  2. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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    bone stock save for the block lift that came on it with the open country m/t.
    I used turtle wax cleaner/polish, worked for me.
     
  3. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:28 PM
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    I don't think there is a way to make that go away. Try some rubbing compound. Other than that I can only think of repainting it.
     
  4. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:31 PM
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    recommended wax? and should i use a buffer or by hand?
     
  5. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:33 PM
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    i also took off the "trd off road" side stickers and think it looks pretty BA. anyone else done this without replacing them?
     
  6. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:34 PM
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    works wonders

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  7. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:35 PM
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    try using 3M rubbing compound with a good high speed buffer, then wax it up. should help it out
     
  8. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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    go you!
     
  9. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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    my dad was talking about some kind of thing you put on a drill and it erased it. im guessing its like a buffer but for a drill?
     
  10. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:41 PM
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    indeed it was an eraser wheel. i couldnt remember what he called it. do those work well?
     
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    He's talking about making the unfaded paint match the rest of the truck.
     
  12. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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    correct
     
  13. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:43 PM
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    I've heard good things about these...action pic is scary though.:eek:
     
  14. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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    mines an 07 and i just debadged mine. i just used the heat gun and fishing line method, after that i used goo gone and let it sit for about five mins then scrubbed the shit outta the glue/adhesive that was there. i had no fading.
     
  15. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM
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    He has already removed all the tape and glue, needs a suggestion on getting the none faded paint to match the rest of the truck. Read before you post....it helps.
     
  16. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:47 PM
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    yea i used a heat gun, then took a screw driver (didn't touch the paint of course) and used my other hand to pull away from the truck. heated it some more and then pulled the extra adhesive off. soap and water to clean the dirt and then goo-gone. and :( fading
     
  17. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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    Everyone watch out...DeathBound is on thread patrol. ONLY RESPOND TO WHAT'S BEING ASKED, MOFOS!:D
     
  18. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:49 PM
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    3m rubbing compound
     
  19. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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    Sorry didn't mean to sound like I did, just trying to help.
     
  20. Mar 11, 2010 at 6:52 PM
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    Just jokin' man...;)
     

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