Just finished debadging my 4runner!
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PitbullRescuer
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Runna, what wheels are they on your truck?
xskydivingdudex
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I agree with most the guys on here, like the ride just not the debadging on the back... doesnt look bad on the sides bc most 4runners dont have that anyways.
Allen130
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Did most of the debadging on my 97 today. The overall paint condition of the truck isn't great... I don't have delamination, but the oxidized layer all over the Natural White truck is a dirt/road grime magnet. I discovered a good technique of applying some Goof Off over the badge and letting it soak for 5 mins before I ran the fishing line under it. It made several of the badges almost fall off the truck. They've been on there for 16 years, the gold badging was faded, flaking, and ugly. Not sure which ones I'm going to put back on, but leaning toward only a couple on the back after a plastidip.
I was able to get off 100% of the old skanky badge foam with Goof Off, my fingernail and a paper towel... now those areas look awesome, but the rest of the oxidized paint looks even worse! I thought it was comical.
My question is: Did anyone else have trouble getting the T emblem off the center of the rear hatch? I soaked the heck out of that thing with Goof Off and I can't get an edge started to pull it off. The rear window wiper isn't helping, but I can get around it... I just can't get the badge started. Anyone have some experience with that? Thanks.
I was able to get off 100% of the old skanky badge foam with Goof Off, my fingernail and a paper towel... now those areas look awesome, but the rest of the oxidized paint looks even worse! I thought it was comical.
My question is: Did anyone else have trouble getting the T emblem off the center of the rear hatch? I soaked the heck out of that thing with Goof Off and I can't get an edge started to pull it off. The rear window wiper isn't helping, but I can get around it... I just can't get the badge started. Anyone have some experience with that? Thanks.
zacattack20
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If you pull that one off there will be two holes left behind in the body. It has two alignment holes in the body.
brosama
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IMHO I'd opt for a light sanding and rustoleum since you already have them off, it'll be more durable and look better.
Keylock
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I can't stand how many badges are on the back of these trucks. Looks like a 15yr old went through the parts catalog and bought everything he could find. 4wd, SR5, Toyota, 4Runner, Toyota symbol... ugh.
I kept the 4Runner and Toyota symbol (mine almost fell off when I touched it) then sanded the flaking gold and plasti-dipped them. You can get interior panel removal tools for pretty cheap to pop the ones off that fight you. Also found the easy way to remove glue residue is to use a 3M adhesive eraser wheel.
I kept the 4Runner and Toyota symbol (mine almost fell off when I touched it) then sanded the flaking gold and plasti-dipped them. You can get interior panel removal tools for pretty cheap to pop the ones off that fight you. Also found the easy way to remove glue residue is to use a 3M adhesive eraser wheel.
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