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Black Door Vinyl

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jagged155, Sep 6, 2016.

  1. Sep 6, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    jagged155

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    Hey everyone... what is the purpose of the black vinyl in-between the doors on the DC Tacomas? I've noticed that some people remove it and I am considering doing the same. Any suggestions? Sorry if this is already a topic, but I didnt find anything in the search. Thanks
     
  2. Sep 6, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    CaptAmerica

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    In a van down by the river
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    Stickers and not enough wax
    Show. Don't like it? Peel it off.
     
  3. Sep 6, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    daddy_o

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    Its purpose is to make you believe the cab is bigger than it really is. It blends the windows together to give that illusion. I prefer the look without it. It just peels right off, a lot easier on a hot day. You may need to wax the area when done. Just make sure to get all the residue off if any is left behind.
     
  4. Sep 6, 2016 at 2:36 PM
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    chuckmiller

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    Visual purpose? Not sure. Functional purpose? It can avoid paint nicks from rings, watches, other things.
     
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  5. Sep 6, 2016 at 3:22 PM
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    RideFast

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    l like the look with my tinted windows.
     
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  6. Sep 6, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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    jagged155

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    hmmm.... not sure what I should do. My truck is cement and windows will be tinted soon
     
  7. Sep 6, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    OneWipeCharlie

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    Leave it. It looks better with tint.
     
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  8. Sep 6, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    niko5055

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    It's to keep from getting scratches when you close your door. If your truck is dirty then your fingers pressing into the paint causes micro scratches in it
     
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  9. Sep 6, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    TacomafromTacoma

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    I want to keep mine but the person who installed the passengwr side did so 3/16 out of level
     

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