Real Wood Trim Stick on?

[HappyHooligan]

I just picked up my 2000 SR5 4x4 Sport and it has what looks like real wood trim that sticks on the stock black? Is this a dealer ad on? It's kind of thick too. Does it come off easy or is it permanent for the most part.

 

[Silver Supra]

I just picked up my 2000 SR5 4x4 Sport and it has what looks like real wood trim that sticks on the stock black? Is this a dealer ad on? It's kind of thick too. Does it come off easy or is it permanent for the most part.

I got some door panels from a junk yard that had that crap on it. I was able to get it off with a plastic pry tool that I could get under it. It was a PITA to get off, and then the glue underneath it was also a pain, but it came off.

It looked ridiculous.

 

[gamefreakgc]

It's easier and not too pricey to buy black trim/bezel pieces off Ebay if you want to swap it out.

 

[JohnMc]

I'd just swing by a Pick-n-pull style junkyard and get replacements. Not worth the effort to get all that glue off.

In addition to the more obvious 99 model year changes, there was also a change after that (01-02?) where the trim went to a more flat finish vs. the satin earlier style.

 

[Hepar]

In addition to the more obvious 99 model year changes, there was also a change after that (01-02?) where the trim went to a more flat finish vs. the satin earlier style.

The 01-02 Sport trim was painted silver.

 

[HappyHooligan]

here's some pics of it. Looks like there's a logo on one piece too. Anyone else have this?

 

[gamefreakgc]

The logo is the clue, that was added after the fact. A little too much wood grain for my taste.

Here's an example of what the Toyota Limited model trim looks like:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-4Ru...ash=item4b3aace9ed:g:tkgAAOSwlN5alvEp&vxp=mtr

 

[thecole1098]

Here's my stock Toyota LTD trim. I like what I have.

 

[HappyHooligan]

I found a parts truck that I could take all the trim pieces (black) from it and replace mine or I can try to remove mine and save a few bucks. I have a heavy duty heat gun I was going to use but I'm afraid to melt or warp the trim pieces. Should I just use a hair dryer or will the trim hold up to the heat gun?

 

[Hepar]

I found a parts truck that I could take all the trim pieces (black) from it and replace mine or I can try to remove mine and save a few bucks. I have a heavy duty heat gun I was going to use but I'm afraid to melt or warp the trim pieces. Should I just use a hair dryer or will the trim hold up to the heat gun?

I think it's a matter of how much your time is worth to you. Personally, I'd much rather just replace the trim than spend the time removing the wood grain.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

I got one from the junkyard that had that real wood applied to it. It was a pain getting the wood off, and then all the glue. The heat gun definitely helped.

I ended up painting mine with SEM Trim Black to cover up all the scrape marks.

If you can just get a plain black piece instead you'll save a lot of work.

 

[T4R2014]

I think it's a matter of how much your time is worth to you.

I feel like this becomes the answer to any old vehicle that needs work at this point.

 

[HappyHooligan]

Just spent a few hours with a blow dryer and got all the wood off. Now some goo gone to see how bad everything is underneath the glue...

 

[Hepar]

I feel like this becomes the answer to any old vehicle that needs work at this point.

I feel like that can become the answer to so many things in general! Definitely seems to change over time.

 

[T4R2014]

I feel like that can become the answer to so many things in general! Definitely seems to change over time.

LOL, I remember when I was clueless in high school and thought that only idiots paid money to get their oil changed because it was "so easy". Three more cars later, and I'm glad I kicked that mindset or I'd have no social life.

 

[Hepar]

LOL, I remember when I was clueless in high school and thought that only idiots paid money to get their oil changed because it was "so easy". Three more cars later, and I'm glad I kicked that mindset or I'd have no social life.

I haven't changed my own oil in years. Done dealing with the post-cleanup and disposal.

As well as things like vacationing and staying in a hostel. Couldn't imagine a better value and experience when I was younger when seeing a new area. Now you couldn't pay me to stay in one. I want my own space.