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Anyone else hate the Rubber Door Panels?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sylntgrn1981, Nov 11, 2016.

  1. Nov 11, 2016 at 10:47 PM
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    sylntgrn1981

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    Does anyone else hate the rubberized door panel material? I find that it gets dirty very easily and is nearly impossible to clean effectively. Cleaner residue seems to stick to it too. Anyone replaced these door panels with anything? I was thinking leather. The place that did my leather seats said they couldnt do the doors. Im hoping theres something cool out there I didnt think of.
     
  2. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:12 PM
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    avitaco

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    I like it. cleans with water and a rag. super simple but it does look a little cheap
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2016 at 11:13 PM
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    KAVEMAYNE

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    Ya not a huge fan either.. let me know if you end up changing it
     
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    kahanabob

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    i am with you on this one. cleaning them is like trying to clean sand paper. i have thought about getting them re upholstered in something smooth.
     
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    Broccoli

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    Impossible to clean, i still have mud residue after wiping multiple times...
     
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    TacomafromTacoma

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    Try babywipes to clean.
     
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    hirod

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    If they are the pieces I'm thinking of, the are plastic welded in. might be able to replace them though but might need some creative thinking to get the new or modified panels in.
     
  9. Nov 12, 2016 at 6:27 PM
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    gr0ver

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    Water and Dawn cleans it right up. Compared to the 2nd gen interior, I love every bit of my interior.
     
  10. Nov 12, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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    erok81

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    I hate them too. Many suggestions but they are still a paint to clean.

    I was thinking of covering mine with some alcanata. I did my last car's dash and center console with it.
     

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