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Simple 3rd Gen Changes

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by JakeTRD, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. Jul 10, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    JakeTRD

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    I’ve seen some photos of the black Tacoma and 4x4 pieces to cover the chrome.
    I’ve also seen some of photos of the emblems being taken completely off.
    Is it messy to take them completely off? Need anything like the “Goo-off” stuff to clean it up?
    Just figured I’d ask before I go messing around and ruin it!
     
  2. Jul 10, 2020 at 4:14 PM
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    TwinTaco31719

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    I removed my trd off-road decal and the emblems using a hairdryer and credit card to gently lift the badge off of the adhesive (others use fishing line)

    then I just used spray wax to remove the adhesive and it came right off
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
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  4. Jul 10, 2020 at 4:53 PM
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    Avanchent

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    I used this stuff to remove the decals. Works so much better than goo-gone. Also takes tree wax off no problem.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    JakeTRD

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    All the hardware stores are closed right now, I actually ended up using coconut oil to get the adhesive from the dealer sticker which was still stuck on the tailgate. Came right off.

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  6. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    su.b.rat

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    you can skip the chemicals and do it clean and dry with no fumes. i used this to remove the big nasty Pro side badges. that thick black layer of adhesive rolled up like bubblegum and came off in a chunk in about 10 seconds and that was it, not even any touch-up.

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  7. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:21 PM
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    Amanelot

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    Thats stuff is expensive!
     
  8. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    Skydvrr

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    I had one of these when I pulled my bumper guards on my old Silverado. Idk what happened to it :mad: works great!
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    JakeTRD

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    I just had it around the house!
     
  10. Jul 10, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    Bosshoss201

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    Took all my chrome tags/badges off with dental floss on a hot day and used goo gone to get the excess 3m tape off. Then cleaned area with soap and water.
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    mydogsmonkey

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    next on my list
     
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  12. Jul 10, 2020 at 10:09 PM
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    EnriqueG_s550

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    I removed all my badges and love the sleek and clean look! I used goof off or goo gone not sure.
     
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  13. Jul 10, 2020 at 10:20 PM
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    x2 on that eraser wheel for adhesives that are totally gummed on. Only downside is the price. If I remember correctly, those heads are nearly $40 (maybe more), which is a bit ridiculous.
     
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  14. Jul 11, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    JakeTRD

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    You guys have convinced me. I’m gonna take them off
    It’s free, unlike the $30 to get the black over lays.
    Might get the black letter inserts for the tailgate too
     
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  15. Sep 7, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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