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Removing Badges Help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Texas2252, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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    Texas2252

    Texas2252 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I have a 2009 Tacoma, I removed my badges with fishing line and they came off perfectly except for what looks like the outline of my badge. I removed all the glue with goo gone but still has an outline. Its a very faint when you look at it but its still there. Anyone have this problem before and know what to do?

    will show yall a picture as soon as I get it sent to my email
    Thanks in advance
     
  2. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Texas2252

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    This is what it looks like

    Tacoma Badge.jpg
     
  3. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    stlntaco

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    I'd try buffing it out .....maybe....
     
  4. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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    DtronTRD

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    Yeah probably needs some polish.
     
  5. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    Aw9d

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    Removed the wife's 07 4Runner badges. Same thing as yours just not as bad but very close. A professional detailer was able to get about 98% of it gone but if you look hard enough there is still an outline in some area's.
     
  6. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:29 PM
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    Gutierrez90

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    I used paint thinner worked fine
     
  7. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:32 PM
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    Muffdiver

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  8. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    Texas2252

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    ill try the wax and microfiber. I have it. this rain wont stop
     
  9. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:37 PM
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    4WDTrout

    4WDTrout Perpetually dreaming of tall trees & rivers

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    Can I have your badges? :D
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2016 at 4:41 PM
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    Texas2252

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    I'm gunna end up keeping my badges and black them out and sell them
     
  11. Jun 9, 2016 at 8:56 PM
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    Eric J

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    Try goof off. And then polishing compound but take it easy with the polishing compound
     
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