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Leftover Factory ... Sticker?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Travis_22OR, Jan 12, 2022.

  1. Jan 12, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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    Travis_22OR

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    Just came home with a 22 Tacoma OR and discovered this on the driver's side door. It appears to be some sort of sticker (?) and it clearly came from the factory or in the 24 hours that it sat at the dealer. Doesn't come off with a quick "thumbnail inspection." Any idea what it is? Any idea how to get rid of it? Should I whine to Toyota? Tacoma_DoorSillSticker1.jpg Tacoma_DoorSillSticker2.jpg
     
  2. Jan 12, 2022 at 5:59 PM
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    dezert.taco

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    If you have a buffer/polisher you could buff that area, looks like it'd come off without too much effort. Otherwise yeah just go back to the dealer and they should take care of it.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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    xndak

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    Whiners suck, so no, dont do that. I bet you could figure out a way to remove it if you searched on "sticker removal" or went beyond the fingernail inspection stage.
    Sorry, I'm cranky right now..
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:06 PM
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    That’s nothing compared to things you’ll find out later on here which you might not have noticed on your brand new taco if you haven’t been here, btw welcome :thumbsup: to Tw
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    Yeah, I'm new here. Thanks @bulalo
    I didn't mean "whine" in the literal sense. I guess "ask them about it" would've aggravated you less @xndak ? FWIW, you might try eating a cookie or maybe take a nap. That always helps me.

    This is a very small thing. It doesn't really bother me. I've owned some serious POS cars in my past. This is more in the 'Hm. That's kinda weird.' category.
     
  6. Jan 12, 2022 at 6:24 PM
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    It'a "clear" wrap to protect the paint during shipping.
    It says "dealer to remove" or something like that.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2022 at 7:58 PM
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    Toyota says this is normal.
     
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    Time to bust out the cleaner wax. Looks like leftover ink from some shipping sticker. Hardly ever said in the literal sense on TW but it WILL buff out.
     
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  9. Jan 12, 2022 at 8:48 PM
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    This is really helpful. Mystery solved along with a solution! Thank you, all! *grabs cleaner wax and buffer*
     
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  10. Jan 12, 2022 at 9:00 PM
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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    Lemon law that thing!!! :)

    Now post full photos of that beautiful 2022.
    We all love pics !:thumbsup:
     
  11. Jan 13, 2022 at 7:57 AM
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    :itllbuffout:<< seems appropriate here. :)

    Here she is. '22 OR just waiting to be de-badged and the princess of the parking lot!

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  12. Jan 13, 2022 at 8:02 AM
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    Welcome to the struggle of keeping money in your pocket. Don’t let the mod bug drain your accounts :D
     
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    Turtle wax makes a citrus sticker remover. Spray on, wait a few minutes and wipe it off. If that doesn’t work you can find plastic “razor blades” at ace or Home Depot to carefully take it off after spraying it again.
     
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    Thanks! I'll have to check that out.
     
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    This is the stuff I use.

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  16. Jan 13, 2022 at 2:44 PM
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    Looks like white gold , Beautiful!!!
     

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