DIY Decal Removal on my Tacoma: A Step by Step Guide

TrdMarkey

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4th Gen Tacoma
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Nerve-wracking to tackle on a truck that hasn't been up to a year , but I went for it. I stripped the decals off the rear fenders. Scraped off the decal surface using my fingernail.

Taped around the decal, applied 3M adhesive remover, and let it soak for 2 minutes, before spraying it again after.

One thing to note, is to avoid spreading the 3M over the paint while wiping it off. I used a plastic razor to scrape off some of the adhesive and paper residue. Then, I sprayed 3M onto a rag to wipe away the leftover adhesive.

Sure, there were some light scratches on the clear coat, but Maguires compound worked them out with a bit of effort.

EDIT: Don’t skip applying a couple of wax coats after cleaning the surface.

Thrilled with how it turned out.
 

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