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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by necrodiety, Jun 7, 2018.

  1. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:12 AM
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    necrodiety

    necrodiety [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I searched and couldn't find it. How hard is it to remove these annoying airbag stickers from the visors?
     
  2. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    TomTwo

    TomTwo I love God but I cuss a little

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    I covered mine with gray velcro the loop side and stick my patches and remote for my lights up there
     
  3. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:29 AM
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    There is a thread somewhere here that I followed. Here are the basics:

    -- Q tips
    -- 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol
    -- Goof Off or Goo Gone - most folks stick with Goo Gone since it tends to be less harsh. I started with Goof Off then bought some Goo Gone. Both worked just fine and did not harm the visor material. If you do stickers on the paint, like the bed stickers, stick with Goo Gone.

    Use the Q tip soaked in alcohol to wet one the corners and spin it to get it underneath.

    With your fingers start picking at that edge. Once it comes up, keep brushing on the alcohol. This will help remove more of the adhesive with the sticker, making the next step easier.

    With a terry cloth and the Goo Gone, wipe at the remaining adhesive. It might take a few tries as you may see some residue once it dries.


    IMHO, just seeing the slight residue is way better than the distracting / useless sticker.

    This is mine with all the stickers gone and @rrentrop 's matte black stickers for the chrome trim:
    IMG_20180208_165405.jpg

    You can see some slight residue on the passenger visor since I rushed that one.
     
  4. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    So it did leave some residue behind? Is it tacky/sticky?
    I have some goo gone citrus but I was worried it might discolor the fabric.
     
  5. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Here's the original thread with some close up pics of mine in a few of the posts:
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/visor-sticker-removal.517174/page-2#post-16351177

    Yes. There will be a bit of white-ish residue that is not sticky at all. I think it is some sort of iron-on / heat activated glue. The Goo Gone takes care of that. It may take a couple tries. But to me, just having the stickers gone was a massive improvement.

    No. There was zero discoloration or damage with either Goo Gone or Goof Off.

    BTW, I tried this on the visor stickers on my Wife's 2014 Forester. I could not get a corner to release. I think the stickers had taken a set over the last 4yrs, or the Taco stickers are a bit different?
     
  6. Jun 7, 2018 at 7:39 AM
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    Deacon Blues

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    I just removed the visor, heated with a regular blow dryer and peeled them off. Didn't have to use any chemicals.

    Interior color will make a big difference on how much residue you see when they're off.

    Grey interior here and I can barely see a faint outline in certain light. Darker interior colors show the residue more.
     
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