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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Maine_Tacoma13, Jul 29, 2019.

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  1. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    arexseven

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    arexseven Well-Known Member

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    RCI Skid Plate Bilstein 5100’s Spydertrax Spacers PIAA LED Headlights Cali Raised LED Fogs TRD Pro Tail Lights TRD Pro Grille Debadged with Black Tailgate Inserts
    +1 for completely debadged and no B Pillar vinyl!

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    arexseven, Jul 29, 2019
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  2. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Debadge.

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    beergeek, Jul 29, 2019
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  3. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    44-16 Taco

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    44-16 Taco Do I look like a guy with a plan?

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    Dude no badges. Never badges.20190720_133939_HDR.jpg
     
    44-16 Taco, Jul 29, 2019
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  4. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    StayinStock Dare to be the same

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    Devinyl. Debadge. Delicious.

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    StayinStock, Jul 29, 2019
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  5. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:53 PM
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    tell me more about the no vinyl on b pillar. How did it come off? Is it painted underneath, or did you have to paint it?

     
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  6. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM
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    StayinStock Dare to be the same

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    You didn't as me but, roll down your windows, heat it up in the sun (I did mine in March and used a hair dryer) and peel them off. Factory paint is underneath.
     
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  7. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    Well thanks, now I know my next free mod!

     
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  8. Jul 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM
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    StayinStock Dare to be the same

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    No problem.
     
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  9. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    Go naked! 20190517_142617.jpg
     
    jeffkeuper, Jul 29, 2019
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  10. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    I have removed the stuck on stuff. I love it without. I have been contemplating the tacoma in black though. Just not sure yet. I had the large TRD Off Road sticker.
     
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  11. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    Anybody got more pics of the de-vinyled B pillars? Can’t decide if I like it or not lol. It looks really good in some of the pics but others not so much and I can’t make up my mind.
     
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  12. Jul 29, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    Hogpauls Hmmmmmm.

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    I appreciate the intent but it’s gonna take at least an extra two hours on pornhub to get that image out of my head.
     
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  13. Jul 29, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    I removed the TRD sport decals only because decals look cheap to me. I left the badges.
     
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  14. Jul 29, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    Jim1946 2020 TRD Sport 4X4

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    I know it’s a matter of personal taste but, I think debadging makes the truck look too plain especially the light colors.
     
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  15. Jul 29, 2019 at 9:01 PM
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    WiscoPat One does not simply purchase a Ridgeline

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    Depends on the color imo.

    For me, quicksand is one of those colors that needs periodic black to break it up and help it stand out, if that makes any sense; the key is consistency from different angles. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    I think we could all agree on getting rid of the awkward v6 badge though.

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  16. Jul 30, 2019 at 4:29 AM
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    Thanks for everyone’s input and pics! I guess my concern now would be the “shadow” that might be there once removed. I think I’ll probably see how it looks and if it seems too faded then maybe I’ll plastidip and put it back on
     
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  17. Jul 30, 2019 at 5:37 AM
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    A cleaner wax will take any shadow right off.
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    I debadged the doors and changed my bed decals to matte black. I like it because Now it depends on the angle and lighting whether you can see them or not.

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    After 2
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  19. Jul 30, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    I had a lot of ghosting. I washed and waxed with no luck. I bought Maguire’s scratch x and used it a few times and it worked perfectly. Then I rewaxed.
     
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  20. Jul 30, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    I totally get the de-badging, makes alot of sense for folks that want a clean look. I don't understand removing the B-pillar vinyl. I think that vinyl really ties the window area together nicely, especially if the front is tinted to match.
     
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