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Dumb question- cleaning corner of windshield

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rock Lobster, Nov 13, 2020.

  1. Nov 13, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    My fat meathook hands can't reach the corner of the windshield to scrape off the residue from the old registration sticker.

    How do y'all get into that nook?

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  2. Nov 13, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    They sell long scraper type handles with razor blades in them that will reach that without issue my friend. Home Cheapo, Lowes, or any hardware store should have them.
     
  3. Nov 13, 2020 at 3:28 PM
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    I have both of these at work and they work great, I'm sure most hardware stores have something similar

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  4. Nov 13, 2020 at 3:29 PM
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  5. Nov 13, 2020 at 3:41 PM
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    Well shit. I shoulda thought of that. Will definitely get one for next time. Since I'm stuck without a sticker I had to make my own. It wasn't pretty, but it worked. Thanks guys!

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    Good thinking:thumbsup:
     
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    Another cave man method, just put some goo gone gel on a rag and shove it in the corner for a few seconds then try wiping.
     
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    I removed the dash to get mine out (happy friday everyone!)
     
  9. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    This is the way
     
  10. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:02 PM
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    if ya cant duck it, fuck it.... lolololol
     
  12. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    I feel your pain! I really struggled getting these stickers in the corner.

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  13. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    Tacospike

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    I never apply the full sticker for this very reason. No need for it, it’s not going anywhere in a year.
     
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  14. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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    So how do you apply it?
     
  15. Nov 13, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    Usually one top corner and a tad of the bottom center. Always reapply the new stickler in the exact same location.
     
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    Cool!
     
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    Might have to do that next time. Those TxDot stickers are a lot better than the old ones that were sticky all the way through, but they're still a pain in the ass to change.
     
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    A person is curious on where you got those. :anonymous:
     
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    A person wants to know what lift that is. :rofl:
     
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    I may have to find a silhouette and print some of these for random places in my truck.
     

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