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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by trinuticus1, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:39 AM
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    trinuticus1

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    I want to remove all the badges and I dont know how. They are on stronger than any other vehicle i have ovned.
     
  2. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    BrokenTusk

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    Use a glue softener on the glue behind the badges, usually a degreaser (I think), then use fishing line in a sawing motion behind the badges to get them off, wipe off remaining glue residue.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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    6spdtaco

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    a heat gun to soften up the adhesive will also help
     
  4. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:50 AM
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    Pugga

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    Be very careful with a heat gun if you aren't familiar with them. You can do a lot of damage to your paint in a hurry if you aren't paying attention.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:50 AM
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    Blackshirts

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    This if you don't have a heat gun use a blow dryer and fishing line using a saw motion.
     
  6. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:56 AM
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    BradleyScottETC

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    You'll probably just need the fishing line anyway seeing as you have an '11. I did mine when I first got my truck and they came off extremely easily that way.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2012 at 6:11 AM
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    cintocrunch

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    Dental floss and a hair dryer...goo gone or goof off to remove any leftover adhesive and fresh coat of wax to seal the paint...I found debadging on a 100 degree day made the adhesive pretty soft on its own, so it might be worth waiting for summer like I am...
     
  8. Jan 25, 2012 at 6:13 AM
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    nikolasmor

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    I debadged mine yesterday. 50* outside. Used fishing line and dawn dish soap for the residue. No issues.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2012 at 6:39 AM
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    maser

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    ^^^This worked for me. Removed badges that were 4 yrs old, no problem...just take your time and go slow. A heavier lb. test line works best.
     

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