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Should I remove decals like "TRD Sport" from my body?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Clyde Crashcup, Dec 4, 2017.

  1. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Clyde Crashcup

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    I personally don't like the stock decals. What are the pros and cons of removing them? And how do you do it? Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    Sig45

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    No real pros or cons...all personal preference really. You can use a hair dryer to warm them up. They should peel off fairly easily. Any remaining residue can be removed with any off the shelf adhesive remover.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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    I kept mine on but removed all the emblems and put Red TRD on it.

    20171204_122111.jpg
     
  4. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    Drtnap19

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    Dang. I like those wheels. 4-Runner?
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:32 PM
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    Unchained 5150

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  6. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:38 PM
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    sioux

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    Cons - You'll lose a couple hp, but you can gain it back two fold with a TW sticker.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    badger

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    Wow, nice DCLB! You don't see those too often.
     
  8. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:31 AM
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    There is a guy on here that makes custom decals. The old ones are easy to get off. I ordered some from him and they came out awesome. I cant remember his user name but shouldnt be hard to find him on here.
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:33 AM
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    Here they are

    IMG_20170523_170927685_HDR.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:35 AM
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    New wheels look great rick.
     
  11. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:36 AM
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  12. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:42 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Then yes, by all means, peel away.

    But remove them from the truck body.

    Leave the ones on your body. :D
     
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  13. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:44 AM
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    Onehugenut55

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    Do sell those??
     
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  14. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:55 AM
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    When I removed mine I used a hairdryer and there was a lot of residual adhesive on the truck body that I used goo gone and elbow grease to remove. I then cleaned and waxed the sticker area and you can not tell they were ever there.

    I read a post by another TW member who did not use the hairdryer and just pulled them off state that there was minimal adhesive left on the truck so may want to give that method a try first.
     
  15. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:56 AM
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    Got those from CBoy808. He has great prices and does great work. They were the first thing I changed on my truck when I got it.
     
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  16. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:57 AM
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    I used a heat gun lightly. Very little adhesive left and it came right off with goo gone. Make sure to clean the area with alcohol if your going to put new decals on.
     
  17. Dec 5, 2017 at 4:24 AM
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    ConchoTaco

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    Sticker is killer. Would look sweet on my Timberland mica
     
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  18. Dec 5, 2017 at 4:30 AM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    If you have a trd sport sticker on your body, I’d question why you had it on your body in the first place. If it was on your truck, do what you like.
     
  19. Dec 5, 2017 at 7:59 AM
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    youcantseeme

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  20. Dec 5, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    kgarrett11

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    i went custom as well



     
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