Removing "4x4" from mud flaps

I don't like the big white 4x4 on the rear mud flaps of my truck. Do any of y'all have a secret method to remove it?? I know I could probably just sand it off. I was wondering if there was some chemical that will take the white paint off without damaging the plastic. Thanks

 

paint them black. probably the easiest process. Or order some from a 2wd.

Guarantee theres someone on TW that will either give you theres or sell them for dirt cheap.

 

I sanded it off

 

I just went out there and poured some Acetone on a paper towel and wiped the white right off. The paper towel took most of the white paint off, but left a light grey look to the "4x4". A rag with Acetone and a little scrubbing took the rest off. Looks much better...raised "4x4" is still there, but more subtle, I like it! I'll get a picture in a minute...

 

i removed the mud flaps, then drew a line across the flap right above 4x4 and cut them with a chop saw.

 

Anything should work from sanding to chemicals.

I used laquer thinner on a clean rag to remove mine. Acetone, brake cleaner, goof off, almost any of those nasty chemicals. Just keep saturating the rag and wipe off until gone. Does not harm the plastic. I did this on my last two Toyotas and never had a problem.

Just keep the chemicals off the paint!!

Donald

btw, that ghost image that you see is left over salt crud from the highway...I did not do such a good job of cleaning it off today.

 

I used black plasti dip.


Derp it!

 

This never bothered me until just now, damn, I guess I'll be doing this later tonight! Lacquer thinner seems like the way to go. Thanks!

 

I took all of mine off. You would do better to trade someone who happens to want 4x4 on theirs.

 

I cut mine just above the 4x4. They're too long and would drag on curbs. Now perfect length and still get some flap protection

 

Mine got ripped off in the desert (rear pass side), so I just removed the other one when I made the discovery 150 miles later at home. Haven't missed them in 5 years. Lol

 

i have a set from my prerunner that I can give you. I took them off a few months after buying the truck. I now have a 4wd and kept the mudflaps

 

I have some husky mud flaps if anyone wants to trade

 

Resurrecting this old thread ... I read this when deciding whether to repaint or remove the fading "4x4" on my mud flaps. Decided to remove it. A couple of wipes with Goo Gone took it right off. Here is a before and after photo.

 

Goo Gone it is, thanks

 

Cool! Oh, I also washed them with soap and water after, just to make sure the Good Gone wouldn't harm the plastic.

 

Each to their own, I like the 4x4 flaps. Be proud you have a 4x4.

 

Hey Sprig. Well said. To each their own.

Edited to add: I don't follow the logic of your comment, Sprig. It starts, "each to their own" and it ends with an instruction to be a certain way that you think I'm not being. That's not very "Each to their own" of you. (End edit)

I am very proud I have a Toyota 4x4. I love it. And I like the 4x4 mud flaps.

I am not proud to have faded, half-missing, letters and numbers, showing that the paint didn't hold up. I want it to look clean, either with them clearly visible or removed. Removing is less effort than repainting.

 

I touched up my fading "4x4" lettering by spray painting white paint into a cup then using a q-tip to 'paint' the lettering. Easy process if you just want to make them look new.

 

Step 1: Remove Mudflaps

Step 2: Done