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2013 Tacoma paint protector

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SilverTaco2013, Jan 14, 2016.

  1. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:52 PM
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    SilverTaco2013

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    Good day everybody,
    I am wondering if anyone knows either how to clean this or where i can find a replacement. Additionally, what has to go into removing and replacing this. I have been looking everywhere to no avail. I am speaking about the paint protector that is found directly behind the back doors of the quad cabs. Thank you for your help!

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  2. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:53 PM
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    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

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    No help from body shops?
     
  3. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:54 PM
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    Think I read somewhere on here that you can warm it up and slowly peel it off? It'd be easy to clean up any sort of sticker goop left behind.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    Peel it off, then spend an hour with goo gone and elbow grease and you'll be good to go. When you remove those, they leave quite a bit of residue, but soak it with goo gone and buff it off with a microfiber cloth. Easy enough. Mine lasted about a year before I got tired of them and removed them.

    I've never considered replacing them and haven't had a rock chip since removing.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM
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  6. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM
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    SilverTaco2013

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    Sounds like a plan looks like i will have to just take them off. Does anyone know if they sell replacements and what these are actually called. Thats the problem i cant find them cause i dont know a part number or what its called. Thanx for the help!
     
  7. Jan 14, 2016 at 1:57 PM
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    Thanks lane, i will have to head out that way this weekend!
     

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