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Debadging Help!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by miguelpshoots, Mar 23, 2017.

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  1. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:23 AM
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    PBR Streetgang

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    Maybe you should talk to a paint/body shop first before you end up with a big ugly spot of rubbed paint.
     
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  2. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    Lift, tires, mats, blah, blah, blah...
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    Shoot, I am planning on dechroming my badges and covering them in black. I kinda hope mine leave behind a stencil mark when I go to put them back on!
     
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  4. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:25 AM
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    I'm gonna try polishing it out and if it doesn't work I'll take it to the paint shop
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Ahem heat and Honda polish...
     
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  6. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    TBH, it intsnt going to get better with what everyone is recommending, well other then maybe this:
    $44 3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1
    https://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Wh...13&sr=8-1&keywords=3m+pinstripe+removal+wheel
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    So nothing by hand is working, I'm gonna go and pick up a polisher to see if that works, I'll keep you all updated.
     
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  8. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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    Heat it with a heat gun and then Goo Gone....lather, rinse, repeat until it's gone.
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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    Did this with a hair dryer and wd40/rubbing alcohol, been at it for over 30 minutes and it's only gotten marginally better
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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  11. Mar 23, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    paint thinner doesnt mean paint stripper...
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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  13. Mar 23, 2017 at 11:14 AM
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    Speaking from experience your definitely gonna have to polish that. Goo gone won't do anymore then what you've already got. It will come off though don't worry. I actually used a rubbing compound with a mild cutting pad. That got off anything you could see, then finished it off with a finishing pad with a mild polish. Wax the area (or dirt may be attracted to where the lettering was). Good luck. My truck went the exact same way as yours and came out great.
     
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  14. Mar 23, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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    Cool, let us know how it turns out.
     
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  15. Mar 23, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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    Keep using goo gone, spray it on and use your thumbnail to scrub all that crap off. It may take a few minutes so be patient. Wipe it off and repeat. It'll come off, its just stained in the clear coat. Pretty normal for older vehicles. Once you've got it to where it looks decent. Wash and dry it then put a coat of Meguire's cleaner wax over it. The wax will remove anything thats left and make it look good. I've even used rubbing compound before, but that stuff sketches me out so I wouldn't recommend it. You dont need to buy a polishing wheel or anything crazy like that, unless you just want to. Just get after it with goo gone and your thumbnail. I know it sounds kinda redneck but it works. Mine looked the same way and now its clean as hell.
     
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  16. Mar 23, 2017 at 2:56 PM
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    Just went out and picked up some turtle wax rubbing compound, gonna try it and update once I get a chance
     
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  17. Mar 23, 2017 at 2:59 PM
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    Careful!
    Paint's not too thick on these trucks!
     
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  18. Mar 23, 2017 at 3:08 PM
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    Well, this isn't encouraging. I planned on taking most/all of the badges off of mine, but it's starting to look like it could be a lot of effort. That said, maybe with mine being a little newer, the effect won't be so bad.

    I can't figure out what Toyota saw it fit to put so many badges on the damn thing.
     
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  19. Mar 23, 2017 at 3:12 PM
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    Try contractors solvent. It's naturally based and safe on paint. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or so. Wipe clean with a microfiber. Then spray with a foaming window cleaner to clean up the rest.
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2017 at 3:13 PM
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    Free advertising. :D
     
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