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Anyone ever had this problem with the pro grille

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Ktm112racer, Aug 5, 2017.

  1. Aug 5, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    Ktm112racer

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    I installed this pro
    Grille yesterday and didn't notice this. I ran the truck through mikes car wash and I noticed this after the truck was clean. I don't know if this is a defect or something that has been happening to the pro grilles. It almost looks like dried glue. It's purple color. Do any of you guys know?

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  2. Aug 5, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    3pooches

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    Is it under the painted surface or on top? Looks like it's blue underneath from what I can see
     
  3. Aug 5, 2017 at 1:07 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Are you sure it's not just leftover soap from the carwash?
     
  4. Aug 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    It looks like it's coming from under the letters. Like the glue is running out from behind the letters.

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  5. Aug 5, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    Try wiping it with alcohol
     
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    I'm positive I have scrubbed it hard and it won't come off.
     
  7. Aug 5, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    I scrubbed it with alcohol 3pooches and it took it off. It's some sort of adhesive from the letters from the factory I believe. Thanks for your guys help. Best forum around hands down.
     
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    I'd send it back
     
  9. Aug 5, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    If you're not happy with it, I'll take it off your hands. LOL
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2017 at 3:20 PM
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    :cheers: Awesome!
     
  11. Aug 5, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    Huh...haven't had that happen to mine, are you in high heat weather? This whole summer has been in the low 100's here and no blue goop on mine yet
     
  12. Aug 5, 2017 at 3:23 PM
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    JimboAnz

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    That O looks off centered compared to the other O. Someone glued it back on and spilled glue :notsure:
     
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  13. Aug 5, 2017 at 3:54 PM
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    Looks like someone used red hot blue glue for pvc pipe to glue the letters on. I'd send it back
     

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