1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

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 5, 2017 at 11:21 AM
    #21
    Voltron4x4

    Voltron4x4 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2017
    Member:
    #217975
    Messages:
    2,079
    Denver, Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2014 Black Trail Limo
    This and that...
    I wouldn't recommend heat, that has the potential to harm the clear coat and paint. Also, be careful what you use to clean the surface if applying a new decal. Certain chemicals will also degrade the clear coat. I used the 3M gummy wheel to remove my decals. The factory decals just seem pretty cheap and I rather have a cleaner look.

    https://www.amazon.com/3M-Stripe-Wh...12501594&sr=8-11&keywords=3m+adhesive+remover


     
    CBoy808 likes this.
  2. Dec 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM
    #22
    PackCon

    PackCon Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 14, 2015
    Member:
    #159449
    Messages:
    11,569
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Connor
    Vehicle:
    2017 Subaru Forester Limited
    Yes!

    I have all my decals and badges removed.

    No cons, just pros. Truck looks better and its not a hassle to detail my truck (its annoying to polish around badges).
     
  3. Dec 5, 2017 at 12:06 PM
    #23
    Casper66

    Casper66 grumpy ass

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2016
    Member:
    #183160
    Messages:
    32,042
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Culpeper, Va.
    Vehicle:
    '15 DCSB TRD Sport 4wd super white (sold) '13 access cab SR5 4wd
    piddly stuff
    I hope he shaved before he stuck them to his body or he better yank em off fast
     
  4. Dec 5, 2017 at 12:53 PM
    #24
    forana

    forana Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    I've thought about removing mine, just worried I'll screw something up!
     
  5. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM
    #25
    TexasWhiteIce

    TexasWhiteIce Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2010
    Member:
    #43160
    Messages:
    5,345
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2022 White DCLB SR5 - Blackout
    I really love how our DBLB look on the side view like that. Even after 7 years of owning mine, sometimes I still just stare at it cause it looks so f’ing cool
     
  6. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM
    #26
    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,355
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    After 3 years I still do
     
  7. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:04 PM
    #27
    TexasWhiteIce

    TexasWhiteIce Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2010
    Member:
    #43160
    Messages:
    5,345
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2022 White DCLB SR5 - Blackout
    Like when I’m coming out of the store and my truck is parked like that, I just stare at it while I’m walking toward it and am like, yeah baby, that’s my truck
     
    Dmking8 and Tacotj like this.
  8. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:05 PM
    #28
    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Member:
    #139054
    Messages:
    65,355
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rick
    Auburn Ma
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Poser Pro Manual.
    So I'm not the only one who acts like that?
     
  9. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:06 PM
    #29
    BuddyS

    BuddyS Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2013
    Member:
    #116514
    Messages:
    986
    Gender:
    Male
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    2013 TRD Sport 4x4 MT
    Looks so much better without. I just peeled mine off after leaving the bedside facing the sun for a while on a hot summer day. If I recall it came off perfectly and I didn’t even need to hit any residue with googone or whatever.
     
  10. Dec 5, 2017 at 1:11 PM
    #30
    forana

    forana Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    Member:
    #61600
    Messages:
    2,145
    Gender:
    Male
    Kaneohe, Hawaii
    Vehicle:
    2022 DCSB OR Lunar Rock
    No money, all went to truck...
    Growing up I've always wanted a toyota truck starting with the back to the future Toy. Never thought I'd ever be able to afford one brand new. Bought mine 6 years ago. To this day I still can't believe I own it, I count my blessings every day.
     
  11. Dec 5, 2017 at 2:59 PM
    #31
    Crosis

    Crosis Tertiary adjunct to unimatrix 01

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2012
    Member:
    #88629
    Messages:
    2,422
    Gender:
    Male
    Dunedin Fl
    Vehicle:
    09 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road
    8 years with mine and I still turn and look at it after parking it. Speedway blue never gets old.
     
    Dmking8 likes this.
  12. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:17 PM
    #32
    R490

    R490 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2017
    Member:
    #224200
    Messages:
    1,490
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Upgrayedd
    VA
    I think without them, it looks kind of strange.

    I have an SR5 but the PO put TRD decals on it, I don't really mind them.
     
  13. Dec 5, 2017 at 3:19 PM
    #33
    rnish

    rnish Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 2014
    Member:
    #129450
    Messages:
    8,592
    Gender:
    Male
    Peoples Republic of Maryland (USA)
    Vehicle:
    Tacoma 2nd gen
    King's, Camburg UCA, Dirt King LCA, armor
    First thing I did was de-badge the truck. The second thing was cutting 4 inches off the mud flaps.
     
  14. Dec 5, 2017 at 5:32 PM
    #34
    Riverpirate

    Riverpirate Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2017
    Member:
    #213536
    Messages:
    103
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rich
    Pennsylvania
    Vehicle:
    2015 Toyota Tacoma double cab 6 cylinder 4 liter TRD Sport
    love that soft topper !
     
    Voltron4x4[QUOTED] likes this.
  15. Dec 5, 2017 at 9:42 PM
    #35
    Tootall604

    Tootall604 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2017
    Member:
    #208082
    Messages:
    233
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Vehicle:
    2015 Tacoma sb
    Blacked out emblems and custom deckles!
    1D54677A-0D04-48BE-B311-E63126362C68.jpg

    6F292005-4A55-402E-9BA9-0E2471944DEB.jpg

    Easy to get stock sticker off, and goo be gone is your friend! Used girlfriends hair dryer lol
     
    Canadianguy91 likes this.
  16. Dec 6, 2017 at 6:30 PM
    #36
    ConchoTaco

    ConchoTaco They call me... Taco Verde

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2017
    Member:
    #237014
    Messages:
    130
    Gender:
    Male
    Colorado
    Vehicle:
    2011 Timberland Mica TRD Off Road DCSB
  17. Dec 6, 2017 at 8:15 PM
    #37
    Hoover

    Hoover Clear alcohol is for rich women on diets.

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2017
    Member:
    #215451
    Messages:
    103
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Hoover
    Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2005 Tacoma TRD off-road
    RevTek & 5100s. Blocked on rear. K&N intake. Fog light mod. Flashlight holder. LED interior lights.
    I wish I could remove mine. The previous owner was an asshat and clearcoated over the passenger side sticker...

    Don’t do a job if you can’t do it right.

    I’m seriously thinking about tearing it off and recoating after.. Expensive just to remove a sticker...

    I hate lazy people.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top