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Continue with the TACOMA and TRD 4X4SPORT debadging?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ElTacoBlanco18, Jun 28, 2018.

  1. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    ElTacoBlanco18

    ElTacoBlanco18 [OP] Member

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    2 Debadge or not 2 Debadge, that is the question. I've already taken off the V6 of the tailgate with no issues whatsoever. (Heatgun and plastic spackle knife).
     
  2. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    Brianz1001

    Brianz1001 Well-Known Member

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    too much to type
    Heat gun and dental floss works too
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    ElTacoBlanco18

    ElTacoBlanco18 [OP] Member

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    Should I continue with the TACOMA badge and TRD 4X4SPORT stickers.....
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    I took the Tacoma badges off mine. I left the stickers on because otherwise, they just look like SR5s without. And the stickers aren't chrome.
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    tonered

    tonered bartheloni

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    Yep. Don't even think twice.
     
  6. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:23 PM
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    Captqc

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    I removed all but the Tacoma badges. Those I blacked out.
     
  7. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:24 PM
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    SanDiegoTacoma

    SanDiegoTacoma 2017 TRD Off Road 4x4

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    Just got rid of all mine and i think it turned out great, makes for a clean look.Good Luck!

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  8. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    INFERNOtaco9425

    INFERNOtaco9425 Roll Tide! ChopOn!

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    Had mine debadged since day one. Love the clean look. 13F20A1F-C393-4924-A761-0360FC550D8C.jpg
     
  9. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    BillW

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    Got rid of all badges and stickers. Will also be easier to wax.
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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    Bertw192

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    All the things!
    I agree, removing all of the badges looks "clean"... too "clean". I think you need something to break up those large open spaces. I like the blacked out emblems to get rid of the chrome. I also replaced my bed decals with identical flat black decals.
     
  11. Jun 28, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    boynoyce

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    Yup
     
  12. Jun 28, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    Invid

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    I debadged on day one and removed the b-pillar vinyl too.
     
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  13. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    greg8765

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    i did this too, for about a year, then decided to pull 'em. i like it much better without them.
     
  14. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    Humboldt_Homie

    Humboldt_Homie If you're not first, you're last.

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    heat gun and dental floss/fishing line. Debadge and take that stupid black connecting vinyl by the windows. Ever since I took the black vinyl off when I see pictures of trucks with it still on I realize what a difference it was.
     
  15. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    Humboldt_Homie

    Humboldt_Homie If you're not first, you're last.

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    Bilstein 6112 front, 5100's rear with blocks, camburg UCA, 17" XD's with 285/70/17 AT 3's and a blackout front grille.
    I took my black vinyl window connecting stuff too. Looks better.
     
  16. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Cole man

    Cole man I like a clean taco....

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    Looks better without
     
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  17. Jun 28, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Wallyt

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  18. Jan 31, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    quikrain

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    Any long beds debadging completely, or are you leaving bed stickers only? Mine is red, and I haven't seen many pics of fully debadged red long beds. Any pics? Help me decide.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    Tacoesh

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    Sorry about the blurry cell phone pic, but the clean look and ease of washing/waxing works for me.

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  20. Jan 31, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    ICU1

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