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Repair interior plastic?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by oceanslide, Jun 26, 2014.

  1. Jun 26, 2014 at 8:00 PM
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    oceanslide

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    The plastic on the inside of the cab has seen better days, especially in the back seat. I honestly don't care that it's like that but was wondering if it possible to repair it in anyway?
    Thanks!

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  2. Jun 26, 2014 at 8:02 PM
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    Won't let me upload more than 1 photo for some reason.

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  3. Jun 26, 2014 at 8:03 PM
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  4. Jun 26, 2014 at 8:11 PM
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    o0oSHADOWo0o

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    You could try "re-texturing" it with some 60 grit sandpaper...:rolleyes:

    Seriously though, that looks scratched up pretty badly. Have you looked for those plastic panels in a junkyard?
     
  5. Jun 27, 2014 at 7:30 AM
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    I use a propane torch, keep it well away and move back and forth quickly. It will melt the thermoplastic and make the white go away. I do that in my van when the kids scratch the door panels. I did a little on my dash under the AC controls where I scratched during radio swap. You just want to get it very hot, not deform or anything.

    Don't sand or you will have more area to remelt.

    If it has burs clean those off with a hobby knife first, don't sand em off.
     
  6. Jun 27, 2014 at 11:47 PM
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    Hmm thanks might try this out
     
  7. Jun 30, 2014 at 6:59 AM
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  8. Jun 30, 2014 at 8:54 AM
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    Did you ride a bull back there?
    You do know when you haul gravel you can use the bed, not the back seat.
    That looks bad, maybe try a junkyard for some better looking parts, good luck.
     
  9. Jun 30, 2014 at 8:57 AM
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  10. Jun 30, 2014 at 10:34 AM
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    Ahhahah. No, no bulls there yeah I've been meaning to go look around the junk yard but haven't gotten around to it yet.
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2014 at 2:21 PM
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    My buddy's Access Cab looks like Op's. Hes an electrician and hauls tool boxes and crap back there, so that's why his is scratched. I don't think he cares though. To tell the truth, I remember when he brought it home new from the dealer, took a pipe wrench to the bed side just so he would get the first dent "Out of the way" as he so called it.

    If this is a work truck (Nothing to see here IMO, carry on) but if this is a commuter or weekend warrior, even more so a museum piece then lose sleep worrying about it. At the end of the day it's still a truck.
     
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