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cleaning under Fender flares????

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by rpking, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Apr 22, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    I was wondering if anyone has taken their fender flares off their 2nd gen tacoma to clean under them?? does alot of junk get trapped under there??
     
    rpking, Apr 22, 2012
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  2. Apr 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    You would spend alot of time taking them off with out breaking the tabs. Waste of time and money.
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    thanks, i kinda thought the same. thought i would ask to see if i was missing something thanks again
     
    rpking, Apr 22, 2012
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  4. Apr 22, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    Doing preventative maintenence is all good but it comes to a point where you need to think about the damage you could cause by doing too much...don't ask me how i know this.
     
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  5. Apr 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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    well said
     
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  6. Apr 24, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    i wouldnt!
     
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    I just took mine off and there wasnt really anything under there so I wouldnt worry about it!
     
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