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2018 Tacoma door plastic

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Davestaco18, Dec 30, 2019.

  1. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Davestaco18

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    Not sure exactly what part this is or if any of you had to replace it. Mines is all scratched up and want to know how to go about replacing it ?

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  2. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    Chew

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    I think it's vinyl, I'd get a local wrap shop to redo. They might have to replace both to match, but that should be an easy job for them.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    Thanks man that’s what I figured. If I were to peel off would it look goofy?
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    I had to have some body work done about a year ago on my 18. That is a vinyl wrap product that come precut (peel and stick). I watched them put it on at the body shop. I would think that Chew is correct, vinyl wrap shop should be able to do that very easily, and cheaper than body shop.

    Hope this helps...
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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    It is just a vinyl decal on there. You can peel it off and you will find the factory paint under it. You could just choose to peel it off and leave it that way.
     
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    I think some modsters around here peel em off, cause stock sucks , but if for whatever reason they're scratched, don't you want to keep that layer of protection?
     
  7. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Quite a few things at this point..
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    True. It’s from the drive thru car washes... no more
     
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    Thanks brotha!
     
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    I can't remember exactly, but I think I remember mine being white (same body color) under the sticker (but I honestly cannot remember for sure). If it is the same body color underneath, I think it would look better without, but you would have to remove both on each side (I would think).
     
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    I think the windows divided look better
     
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    Did my research and it’s called the “B pillar vinyl “
     
  13. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    It doesn’t look half bad. No pun intended
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    I had a shop put the vinyl on my pillars because people keep scratching that part with their nails and rings. Also had the same shop put clear plastic behind the exterior door handle in that groove.
     
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    Hmmm... I think I like them on better then off, imo
     
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    TufSkinz has carbon fiber. Use code RobMotive10 for 10% off.
     
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  19. Dec 31, 2019 at 5:35 PM
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    Access cab didn't have it. Four less decals I had to remove.

    If it was only for protection I would expect it to be clear so I'm not sure what Toyota was after.
     
  20. Dec 31, 2019 at 6:59 PM
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    Also black rigs don’t have them either...almost feel cheated I didn’t get them...Haha
     

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