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2020 Off-Road Grill Emblem Clouding Up

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by dpippel, Jun 21, 2024.

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  1. Jun 24, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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    I used a small flathead screwdriver and popped one tab out at a time while gently pulling on the outside with my fingertips. This worked quite well.
     
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  2. Jun 24, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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    We tried headlight restoration kit on my old rav 4, worked ok...wifey came outside with a toothbrush and plain colgate...worked better than the restoration kit....maybe try that?

    Surprised no one said buy a pro grill yet..:D:anonymous:
     
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  4. Jun 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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    Actually surprised also. I would never suggest that. Whilst very popular here not everyone wants to be a TRD bro. I changed my SR5 which honestly the 2020+ version is decent looking for on off a TRD sport and I think it looks good on mine. 20240622_204531.jpg
    The TSS grille emblem is the same across all models except the pro.
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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    dpippel , we're a couple months out since you polished the emblem w/ the CERAKOTE compund. How's the fix held up? I just noticed the same on my emblem and wondering which route to go. The pictures you posted looked promising. Thanks!
     
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  6. Aug 25, 2024 at 7:37 PM
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    It's holding up great! The AZ summer sun has been blasting it for a couple of months now, and it looks as good as the day I polished it. I'll post a pic or two tomorrow.
     
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    dude you put a new one on
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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    Thank you for the post. I had a similar result with the Cerakote after failure woth McGuires.

    20250409_113027.jpg
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  9. Apr 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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    looks like it cleaned up good with that product. That's awesome because I looked at replacing mine when I broke a tab changing my grille. They are over $200! Thanks god for super glue, mine is still okay.
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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    That looks new!
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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    This sounds wrong when taken out of context.
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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    I covered mine with a smoked clear film made for exterior use. Cuts down the bright chrome look and protects from getting that crappy film stuff. Does not interfere with TSS.
     
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  13. Apr 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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    Use off bug spray...make em like nu
     
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