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Chrome Peeling Off Tailgate Emblems 1st gen

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by taco57, Jul 27, 2023.

  1. Jul 27, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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    taco57

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    Has anyone had any luck with refinishing the emblems on the tailgate? It is the classic peeling of the chrome that looks crappy to say the least. I want to stay with the chrome appearance and I know that refinishing them in some way is the only option.

    Is there some sort of brush on paint that would flow out smoothly for a factory like result?

    I have replaced the Tacoma emblem years ago when the were available and it is peeling too.

    Ideas and pics appreciated!
     
  2. Jul 27, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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    Potomus Pete

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    I always debadge the tailgate
     
  3. Aug 1, 2023 at 5:24 AM
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    taco57

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    I completely understand that.
     
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  4. Aug 1, 2023 at 11:47 AM
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    umpire3

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    Since these emblems are obsolete I got the next generation emblems and put those on just like these.

    Tail gate emblems.jpg
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2023 at 3:20 PM
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    jrallan26

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    Mines debadged also
     
  6. Aug 4, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    taco03Trd

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    Anyone have black outs emblems? I wanna switch my too .
     

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