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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jason A., Jan 27, 2016.

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  1. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    Jason A.

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    Weathertech liners, abbreviated front flaps

    Cant get it clean, Its got to go! Can anyone show me how?
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    The trick is to get the rest of your truck more dirty. :mudding:
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    I have yet to see a solution for this issue
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:19 PM
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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    mung
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    Heat gun used sparingly and gently pull the protective film off. Clean gunk off with adhesive cleaner.
     
    Jimmyh, Jan 27, 2016
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  6. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    ^^^This

    Hair dryer will work too. Going to be taking mine off soon also. They look like shit on a white truck.
     
    medic2230, Jan 27, 2016
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  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    They look like crap on my silver too. I gotta get them off too.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    Crazy to see on a 2 year old truck.

    I have no signs of this.

    Is it mildew underneath a lifted edge of that protection film? Dirt?
     
    T4RFTMFW, Jan 27, 2016
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  9. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Yes mung
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    All of the above.
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:11 PM
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    Sucks.

    Common problem? I haven't seen any of the locals with this.
     
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  12. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:12 PM
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    My truck has them on the hood ,behind the door handle, on the doors. An auto shop said 500$ to remove them. I laughed and walked away.
     
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  13. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:12 PM
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    Common in areas where mildew is common
     
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  14. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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    What I figured.
     
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  15. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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    If they bubble, is it warrantable?
     
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  16. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    I never noticed a problem...

     
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  17. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:37 PM
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    Jealous of cab rack.
     
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    i have a white taco and have this.. annoys the sh!t out of me!
     
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  19. Jan 28, 2016 at 3:46 AM
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    Think of the paint chips you'll get to experience after you remove that film.
     
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    See? No mildew.
     
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