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Bug deflector removal?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by NiceTaco, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. Aug 21, 2012 at 5:52 AM
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    NiceTaco

    NiceTaco [OP] Canadian Redneck

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    My 2012 sport came with a bug deflector I bought a Toyota demo.. I have been thinking about removing it because I don't really like the look of it.

    After reading some posts on here about how the oem Toyota one tends to cause chips in the paint where it mounts my mind is made up for me. I want this off before it causes any damage.

    Question... What do I use to remove the adhesive things? There's 4 clear adhesive round things across the center of the hood and 2 adhesive pads on each end..
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2012 at 7:50 AM
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    brianv3ntura

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    Hair dryer or heat gun + goo gone + elbow grease.

    Heat up the adhesives aand Peel off. Then use some goo gone and elbow grease to get any residue off.
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    Pugga

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    x2. You want to use the least amount of heat required to remove them, then the weakest solvent required to remove the adhesive (sometimes baby oil will take off adhesives).
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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