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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by yp427, Nov 6, 2022.

  1. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM
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    yp427

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    Took the chrome and stickers off my '21 OR before it went in for a ceramic coat. Very pleased.D5871787-FD79-4F54-81CC-306D8F1BBD45.jpgF2578B9D-4718-4E22-AC76-5A00E14847C9.jpg
     
  2. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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    vicali

    vicali Touch my camera through the fence

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    Looks good!
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    TwinTaco31719

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    Love the debadge look! Ive done it to both of my Tacomas!
     
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  4. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:14 PM
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    yp427

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    Going to go for a 3" lift, 33s on bronze 17 TRD wheels, and the pro grill with matching bronze letters. Then I'll chill out for a bit... probably :)
     
  5. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:16 PM
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    hiPSI

    hiPSI Laminar Flow

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    Good for you. Enjoy Your truck.
     
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  6. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:43 PM
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    soundman98

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    looks good! my only regret is that the tailgate 'tacoma' doesn't come off
     
  7. Nov 6, 2022 at 7:46 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    Work in progress...
    I took the stickers off my Sport, I figured I know I have a 4x4, that's what I have, don't really need the world knowing that.
     
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  8. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:19 PM
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    Haha good luck with that! But good choices!!
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:23 PM
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    betrayus

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    Ceramic coat looks great! how much it cost ya?

    I've been doin it myself and my MGM doesn't seem to pop as much as the black.
     
  10. Nov 6, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    I think you gotta go murdered out with the black taco. I love me some bronze personally, but black TRD rims and pro grille will look so sick on a black truck
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    It was something like $1500 CAD.
     
  12. Nov 7, 2022 at 8:20 AM
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    Considered that too! Also black pro wheels with the red TRD center cap, and red letters on the grille... Hmmm
     
  13. Nov 7, 2022 at 8:24 AM
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    Slick! I ripped mine off a few weeks after I bought mine
     
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    SunRunner Rub some dirt on it!

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    Now flip those tires around and it's perfect.
     
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  16. Nov 7, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    Looks sharp. Previous owner removed the V6 on my tailgate (which I’m happy about). Dealer put a sticker on the tailgate, I took that off. I took off the Tacomas on the doors, was not a fan of those at all.

    I debate removing the OR stickers. I’d kind of like to, but I don’t hate them either. I’m not really a debadge guy at all but I really am not a fan of the things Toyota puts on the truck. Made me want to debadge more than normal.

    To go with your truck you need some different tail lights. The early Pro tails look good though I got the later Pro ones for mine. I’m not a fan of the chrome tail lights or the all red ones. The clear lens look is much better, but only when missing the chrome chinstrap.
     
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  17. Nov 8, 2022 at 10:24 AM
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    Kolohe07

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    Good move.
    My stickers and badges lasted 3 days.Silver Taco.jpg
     
  18. Nov 8, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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    Looks good OP.
    Here is my 2020. Debadged. I left the TRD decals.

    IMG_20200630_103847802.jpg
     
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  19. Nov 8, 2022 at 10:30 AM
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    I did the opposite - removed the TRD stickers and left the Tacoma badges. Removed the v6 and whatever else was on the tailgate, though. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to black out the Tacoma on the side or remove it. I’m still kind of thinking about it.
     
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  20. Nov 8, 2022 at 10:35 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    Removing the chrome lettering enhances the air flow, increases fuel mileage, and adds 24 horsepower.
     

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