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Chrome letters. How to remove?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MisterKitchen, Aug 4, 2018.

  1. Aug 4, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    MisterKitchen

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    I’m looking to remove the chrome lettering from my 18’ TRD OR. Just not a fan of chrome. How do you guys pull them off without buggering up the paint?
     
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    Piece of fishing line and a hair dryer
     
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    Fishing Line, Heat, and GooGone
     
  6. Aug 4, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    I ripped mine off with lineman pliers. :D
    Grab, wiggle, then twist and pull.

    Most of the glue came off with the letters. The rest, I “rolled” off with my finger.
     
  7. Aug 4, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    Goo gone, heat gun or hairdryer, floss or fishing line, clay bar and detail spray.
     
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    Fishing line works better than dental floss, but the floss will work also.

    A nice hot day is a good- heat makes the double stick tape softer.

    Goo gone will help remove the tape residue.

    Yeah, these trucks look better without the plastic chrome, and is will be better in the long run with detailing.

    Good luck.
     
  9. Aug 4, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Damn too easy!!!
     
  10. Aug 4, 2018 at 9:37 AM
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    Much appreciated!
     
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