Debadged my 2nd Gen
08-17-2005, 05:58 PM
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Debadged my 2nd Gen
I did this a few days ago out of the simple need of something to do. After some searching, I found that there wasn't much about it on YT, and nothing about it for 2nd gens.
Here are a couple photos:
The 'SR5', 'V6' and '4RUNNER' tags were stripped from under the rear lights.
The 'V6' tag was stripped from the grill. I never looked to see that is only held on there by one screw. I hated that tag, it threw the symetry of the front end off.
I used a blowdryer for the 1st emblem, but my impatience kicked in and I skipped it for the other 2. Scrapped all the crap off with my fingernails, then waxed and buffed the area. Can't even tell they were there now, even after 15 years.
Here are a couple photos:
The 'SR5', 'V6' and '4RUNNER' tags were stripped from under the rear lights.
The 'V6' tag was stripped from the grill. I never looked to see that is only held on there by one screw. I hated that tag, it threw the symetry of the front end off.
I used a blowdryer for the 1st emblem, but my impatience kicked in and I skipped it for the other 2. Scrapped all the crap off with my fingernails, then waxed and buffed the area. Can't even tell they were there now, even after 15 years.
08-17-2005, 06:07 PM
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My reasoning was that I always avoided waxing the tailgate, mainly because of all the badges. I like clean lines and flat panels.
Clutter drives me nuts!
They are the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains. Great tires I have found.
Clutter drives me nuts!
They are the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrains. Great tires I have found.
08-17-2005, 06:55 PM
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why would he do it? look at it, it looks awesome!!
i dont like fully debadged 3rd gens, but 2nd gens w/ the spare tire mounted like his should be debadged. looks sweet, steve.
i dont like fully debadged 3rd gens, but 2nd gens w/ the spare tire mounted like his should be debadged. looks sweet, steve.
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08-17-2005, 09:01 PM
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Looks good... With the weight taken off, you should get better mileage now. 
Looks nice! Very clean...I love the paint, you've got a nice blue...much better than what was availble for 1st gens...
08-17-2005, 09:23 PM
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I also just noticed you can sort of see my fix for the prone rust spots near the base of the rear window. I have been meaning to do a writeup on it.
Grinding, primering, wet sanding, satin black finish in the form of a black strip right under the window following the lines of the black trim along all the edges. It flows nicely and gets rid of the ugly rust spots.
Grinding, primering, wet sanding, satin black finish in the form of a black strip right under the window following the lines of the black trim along all the edges. It flows nicely and gets rid of the ugly rust spots.
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Originally Posted by Scofco
I also just noticed you can sort of see my fix for the prone rust spots near the base of the rear window. I have been meaning to do a writeup on it.
Grinding, primering, wet sanding, satin black finish in the form of a black strip right under the window following the lines of the black trim along all the edges. It flows nicely and gets rid of the ugly rust spots.
Grinding, primering, wet sanding, satin black finish in the form of a black strip right under the window following the lines of the black trim along all the edges. It flows nicely and gets rid of the ugly rust spots.
