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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Michael_Westen, Jan 30, 2020.

  1. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Michael_Westen

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  2. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    Lanayru

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    At least they’re not green.

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    Since you already tried plastic restorer and that is what i would have suggested, If you bought a replacement sticker, will it cover it back up? That may be your only option. Maybe some type of black plastic dye...sorry man, that really sucks!
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Shot in the dark here but try a pencil eraser, one of the pink ones. Works on wax that hits trim so it might work here.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    I would of definitely tested it on a hidden area first. Looks like you may have rubbed it out to hard. These door panels scratch very easily. Did you even wash it off with hot water and soap? Or did you just let it dry on?

    if all else fails you could lightly use a heat gun to bring the black back out. Don’t get to close and don’t stay in the same spot- side to side as far away as possible. Doesn’t do anything, then move a little closer. If you get to close you can mess up the texture unless you rubbed it raw already
     
  7. Jan 30, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    90% chance whatever you try will make it worse. maybe try to locate a color match dye?
     
  8. Jan 30, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    How old is your truck?
     
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    Or a Magic Eraser, a lot of times that will get weird stuff off.
     
  10. Jan 30, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    There was another post on this a month or so ago...similar results with goo gone.I peeled mine off a few weeks ago and am reluctant to try removing the sticky residue.Has any one tried rubbing alcohol?
     
  13. Jan 31, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    Bertw192

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    All the things!
    WD40 is great at removing sticker/tape residue on painted surfaces. Maybe it will work on this textured plastic. I'd try using some on an inconspicuous location. For certain, don't use Goo Gone at this point.
     
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