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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. Feb 5, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    Fatboy69

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    I've had the stickers off from day one, Left the badging though, need something to cut all the black.

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  2. Mar 11, 2020 at 2:40 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    haha!! I did exactly the opposite for the exact same reason

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  3. Mar 11, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    47 North

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    Still in progress...
    Was installing the Melo blacked out side mirror turn signals last weekend. A neighbor asked why I would want a blacked out truck that no one could see. She does have a point...
     
  4. Mar 15, 2020 at 1:56 PM
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    FLJB

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    badge removal is not an issue, but are there any good threads on sticker removal? Same process, heat gun and dental floss or different? Getting my new 2020 Sport in a week or so and removal of badges and stickers is something I do but i have not had to remove bed stickers before... Any help would be appreciated.
     
  5. Mar 15, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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    shaggy135

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    I just left mine in the sun and then just peeled up a corner and slowly pulled. Then I just cleaned off the residue with goo-gone or whatever your preference is. Another thought would be to just have the dealer remove them before accepting it, ha.
     
  6. Mar 15, 2020 at 3:37 PM
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    FLJB

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    Right on, lots of sun here and summer is coming so it should not be a problem. Thank you for the response!
     
  7. Mar 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    P-Dawg

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    I got the Factory De Badge-Blackout kit. Only available with the Factory 2 Seater Option, known as the Access Cab Utility Package. I'm surprised my tailgate even had Tacoma stamped in the metal. To be fair, I've debadged almost every car I've owned but make exceptions sometimes for certain ones if they can't be removed cleanly.
     
  8. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:14 PM
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    Shorts McFadden

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    I ordered some blackout vinyl for the V6 and Tacoma badges..... Then just removed outright. Looks so much cleaner. Still debating the TRD 4X4 sticker.
     
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  9. Mar 20, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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  10. Mar 20, 2020 at 9:15 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    I had the TRD Sport stickers on mine when I bought it. LOL, its it a nice truck but it sure ain't a "sport." Who the hell wants to be called "sport" sport?

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  11. Mar 20, 2020 at 10:10 PM
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    Yeah I pulled the stickers off right away and pulled off all the badges. Then, I traded someone for color matched fender flares. I like all the features of the OR, but goddamn they shouldn’t have made it so gaudy.
    And the grill. Can’t forget about that cheese grater. Had to go.
    But hey that’s my opinion, and it’s rad to be able to easily make these trucks however we want em!
     
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  12. Mar 20, 2020 at 10:11 PM
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    Circusvargasfd

    Circusvargasfd Hold my whisky...

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  13. Mar 20, 2020 at 10:57 PM
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    Yup. Love the look.20190719_115615.jpg
     
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  14. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:31 PM
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    KD Max Tune, King 2.5 coil overs T.C. UCA's, Deaver leafs, 17x9 Black Rhyno Warlords, 33" Toyo M/T's, Metal Tech rear bumper, Westin HDX drop steps with Bullet Liner coating, K&N CAI, Baja Designs fog pods, Rigid Midnight addition 3" pod ditch lights. Cali Raised brackets and 32" behind the grill mounted light bar, Southern Style Offroad Lopro Stage II front bumper, Warn winch, FACTOR 55 Ultra Hook, FACTOR 55 Hawes Fairleed, full debadge, Cosmetic goodies such as 15% carbon tint, matte black in channel rain guards, interior LED's, Teton Workshop shift knob, Inferno vinyl detailing on the interior, Cali Raised multi rocker switch cubby insert with Mc Tuning LED switches and a few other mods I've probably left out.
    Just did mine the other day and really like how it turned out. The bedside stickers were the most difficult as they left a lot of adhesive after the stickers were removed but nothing a spray down with Xylene didn't take care of. Debadging also makes cleaning easier. Total PITA trying to clean and wax in between the letters.

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  15. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:37 PM
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    If your like me you take badging to a new level IMG_20200201_171640038_HDR.jpg
     
  16. Mar 20, 2020 at 11:41 PM
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    mjc251

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    Debadged as soon as I could for two reasons:

    1. Easier to wash, no dirt to build up between those raised letters.
    2. Don’t really want/need to advertise what I have.

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  17. Mar 21, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Work in progress...
    That sunbeam on the scoop, Great Photo!
     
  18. Mar 21, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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    Guanlao619

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    I just removed mine. Well worth it.
     
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  19. Apr 6, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    Shorts McFadden

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    Ditched the stickers (and the chrome badges)

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  20. Jun 8, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    callmeJay

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    Can you post a picture of the flat black bed decals?
     

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