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Pillar in between the front and back windows

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by NEKINGDOM, Aug 18, 2019.

  1. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:12 AM
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    NEKINGDOM

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    Guys I need help what would the best way to fix or at least make this less noticeable. Ive thought about trying to Plasti dip it just big enough to cover it but idk if it will match well or not. Any other ideas or suggestions would help a ton!!

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  2. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    forty2

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    Peel it off.

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  3. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    cruxofthebisquit

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    Paint pen?
     
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    TACORIDER

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  5. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    Lawfarin

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    It’s called the B pillar. It’s just vinyl. Stop at a vinyl shop and see if they have a color to match up to it to replace it if you wish.
     
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  6. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    Beerpayzdabillz

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    Mad props for your OCDness. That tiny hole would also drive me insane.
     
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    Don’t paint pen or put anything permanent on there.. it’s your clearcoat right underneath it. Should you ever peel the vinyl off or replace it.. you’ve painted a black dot over your clear coat.
     
  9. Aug 18, 2019 at 8:59 AM
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    I got a dot too maybe I’ll go out there to use plastic dip later today. I kinda like the black pillars and at work my truck is always covered in dust dirt so it provides a great spot to grab and close my door.
     
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  11. Aug 18, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    Let me know how the plasti dip matches up and post a picture of the results if it’s possible please!
     
  12. Aug 18, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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  13. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Nobody has said "Take it to the dealer and demand a new truck"

    I am disappointed.




    On a serious note...remove it. Mine was scuffed up when I bought it, so I peeled it off.
     
  14. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    photogr4x4

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    This photo proves Cavalry looks the best without b-pillar vinyl.
     
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    SpeySquatch

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    Ewww...how disgraceful on a Taco
     
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    Lots of guys prefer to peel it off. If you like the look, a vinyl sign shop can easily replace it. I used to work in a sign shop and that’s an easy 15 minute fix.
     
  17. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    Bleep100

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    Throw a little mud on it .
     
  18. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    That wouldnt cover this though. OP go to a vinyl shop.
     
  19. Aug 18, 2019 at 12:42 PM
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    They make so much stuff for the taco in that too.
     
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