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This is a discussion thread titled "To De-Badge or not to De-Badge?", within the Interior & Exterior forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
has anyone taken off the trim below the badges that run along the sides. i think that it could look really cool, but i would like to see some picks before i do it. can someone tell me how to remove the badges, i know it might sound silly, but is it done with force, an heat gun, a solvent. thanks
Do a search on debadge and you'll see lots of info on how-tos. As far as removing the body side molding, if you have the access cab, there are three alignment holes per side behind the BSM. I removed it and replaced with much smaller and color matched BSM. You can see what it looks like in my pics or just click HERE.
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22x9.5 ADR Magnus wrapped in Toyo Proxes S/T 305/40/22, S&S long tube headers & Y-pipe, R.A.P.S., Trenz grill, clear corners, X-Pel Clear Bra, HID Conversion Kit, 55W auxiliary reverse lights, Sir Michaels roll pan w/ hidden hitch, EuroTails, DeBadged, Granite dash kit, IS color keyed bumper, fender flares & mirror covers, Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar, CST leather interior, sound deadener all 4 doors, rear wall and floor pans, Nu-image guage cluster & A/C panel, blue split loom, PPD billet TB cover and fuse box cover, painted calipers & drums, dropped the rear 2" w/Belltech 6400, Color-keyed body side molding, Alpine H/U, Archos 20GB Jukebox Multimedia wired to H/U, JBL 1200.1 pushing 2 RE XXX 10s in a custom console box, RF 551X pushing Diamond Audio M561 comps in the doors and Alpine SPR-175 comps in the kicks, and JL Audios in rear straight from the H/U
I have had my '03 Tundra going on two months now. I had never even heard of the term de-badging, although I have seen it, before descovering this web-sight. I like the idea, but am not sure if I want to commit to it. I am trying to weigh the pro's and con's of doing it.
Pro's:
-Looks clean
-Quicker polishing
-Make other drivers look twice to figure out what I'm driving
Con's:
-May lower resale
-Don't see it done too often on high end vehicles
-Make other drivers look twice to figure out what I'm driving
There is no question about it! DEBADGE!!! I did it with in the first week and love it!!! I saw one truck done and I was convinced! As said earlier, I kept the badges on my Garage wall just in case I decide to sell the truck sometime this century! Once you do it you will forever be glad you did!!
I have decided I want to de-badge the Tundra. Should I wait til warm weather or should I break out my hot air gun and do it now. I don't want to scorch my paint though!!!!!!!!!!
After joining TS in December, I read several posts about "debadging." I never have liked a lot of emblems on a truck but wasn't sure about their removal until I read some posts on how to do it. I removed the large Tundra/Toyota chrome emblems from the doors and tailgail. I left the small SR5 emblems right behind the pop-out windows (for now) as well as the V8 emblem on the tailgate. Just the other day I "popped-out" the V8 emblem from the grill ('03 model) and put it in the glove compartment. IMO it gives the front end a cleaner look, doesn't trap bugs, and makes it easier to wash and wax. Someone else on this thread said that "debadging" makes the Tundra look generic and sterile. IMO I don't think so. My SR5 Offroad is white, has Westin Platnum Series step bars, and a bed mat. The side trim is black (as it is not a limited). I try to keep the truck as clean as possible and wax it regularly with a good cleaner and carnuba wax (seperate steps). I get a lot of compliments on the truck and do enjoy the occassional questions--what brand is your truck? Even without the logos, I still catch people at traffic lights glancing at the truck. I assume the primary reason is the overall shape and design of the Tundra (although it seems that all the new trucks are starting to look similar). I did bid on a Harley emblem on ebay to put on the tailgate opposite the V8. Maybe people will think it's the Ford/Harley-Davidson model but I'm afraid the white color would "nix" that and on top of that, I was outbid--
Note to 03SilverSky: There are some excellent discussions in TS on how to accomplish the "debadging"-i.e-detailer spray, fishing line, and adhesive remover. I just followed their instructions and after an hour the job was done--no scratches, marks, or shadows. Like I said before--this forum has tons of useful information.
I did mine in the middle of summer. I cut through the adhesive like, well a hot knife through butter. You could probably use a hair dryer, which wouldn't burn your paint, but depending on how cold it is outside it may not work well. The worst part is getting the remnants of adhesive off of your paint. I have to agree with docsg, I also have a white Tundra and it looks so much cleaner without all the cheesy emblems. I only left my SR5's on, nothing else.
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2005 Tacoma Doublecab TRD Offroad 4X4 shortbed - Modifications - Fog light mod, Debadged, Black Toyota grille emblem, Map Light Mod, DRL mod
Factory Accessories - Tacoma Bedmat, Extra set of D-rings installed in front bed bolts, Extra set of factory tie downs
Optional Options - FilterMag, Fumoto valve, Westin Suregrip running boards w/LED lights, WeatherTech Floorliners, WeatherTech window visor vents, Prestige remote car starter w/keyless entry, SilverStar headlight and turn signal bulbs, Toytek 2" lift, Muth heated signal mirrors, WAAG grille guard (center only, I'm old school), Taillights tinted by JonsTintedTails.com, Anthracite FJ Cruiser wheels w/ 265/75r16 BFGoodrich A/T
I did bid on a Harley emblem on ebay to put on the tailgate opposite the V8. Maybe people will think it's the Ford/Harley-Davidson model but I'm afraid the white color would "nix" that and on top of that, I was outbid--
Whew....good thing...you'd have to throw some oil under it to pull off the true Harley look.
I did bid on a Harley emblem on ebay to put on the tailgate opposite the V8. Maybe people will think it's the Ford/Harley-Davidson model but I'm afraid the white color would "nix" that and on top of that, I was outbid--
Whew....good thing...you'd have to throw some oil under it to pull off the true Harley look.
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Armada 176 AR5s Skis, Look P12 Jib Bindings, Rossignol Bandit B1 Boots, Scott Poles... in the bed of a 2000 V8 Tundra 2x4 Access Cab with:
JBA Titanium Coated Headers, Stone Mountain Racing Y-Pipe, Flowmaster 50 Exhuast, Teamwest Sway-A-Way Coilovers, Camburg Upper Control Arms, Wheeler's Add-A-Leafs, AEM Brute Force Intake, MB Quarts, US Acoustics Amp, Bazooka Tube, Lots of Dynamat, A.R.E. LSII Tonneau Cover, Sir Michaels Rollpan, Bushwacker Flares, Shaved BSM, Billet Grilles, Mickey Thompson Classic Locks, 305/70/16 Pro-Comp X-Terrains, Lots of little things here and there. Future Projects: Color-Coded White Rear Bumper and Tailgate handle, Revalve SAWs, Deaver 11 Leaf Packs, Bilstein 5100 Rear Shocks.
All this info repeated here!
Well, I gone and done it! I went and de-badged everything except the "SR5" behind the flip windows, and I must say, I think it looks much better. The smooth body lines show up better and the truck looks pretty slick.
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Once you do it you will forever be glad you did!!
Well, I gone and done it! I went and de-badged everything except the "SR5" behind the flip windows, and I must say, I think it looks much better. The smooth body lines show up better and the truck looks pretty slick.
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