Debadging the 4Runner

The 4Runner SR5 emblems are gone; a simple method on how to remove car them. There are several way to debadge a vehicle, but this one I use most. Yes, you can use an eraser wheel as well. There are times you may also need to wet sand, compound, and polish, but you need to understand what kind of paint you have, the products you are using, and the potential effects they may have on your paint. Let me know if you have any questions. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!
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[@flyyinryan]

Thanks for sharing. simple enough concept, but reassuring to see it done before going in blind for the first time. 👍

[@AZOverland2017]

Thanks and good luck!

[@kennygp2004]

👍

[@Grimdegn]

Much simpler then I thought! Thanks for breaking it down.

[@AZOverland2017]

Yes, quite easy, just take your time.

[@buddyreyes5050]

Yep, 3M and Adam's -- good pix. WD40 is gentle, non-aggressive solvent for removing goo too.

[@nastysoda9212]

wd-40 is absolutely not gentle, will melt clear coat

[@anthonypitruzzello5614]

Cool, thanks for sharing. I was considering doing this and think I'll tackle it now.

[@AZOverland2017]

Good Luck!

[@overlandvoyager2780]

Thanx for the technique.Great job.

[@AZOverland2017]

Thank you sir!

[@a04a27]

thank you so much

[@FJoeBrainDeadBiden]

Very helpful, concise, straight to the point.

[@AZOverland2017]

Thank you!

[@DavidRamirez-fe5dd]

To remove the glue put some tape over it, add some heat with a blowdryer and then pull the tape off. Repeat until all glue is gone

[@AZOverland2017]

Thank you

[@papa7108]

Thanks

[@AZOverland2017]

👍

[@rayc76knoxville]

Another useful video. I would debage the 4Runner, but since it's my wife daily driver, I need to check with the "boss". Regardless, thanks for sharing -

[@AZOverland2017]

Maybe she won't notice😁

[@rayc76knoxville]

@@AZOverland2017 Ha, ha. That's a possibility :-)

[@OverlandPNW]

Nicely done! Would that 3M rubbing compound work on pinstriping and scratches from branches?

[@AZOverland2017]

It may require light wet sanding with a microfine paper (ex. 1600) if the straight compound doesn't get the result achieved. If you run the backside or your fingernail over the scratch and do not feel a noticeable snag, the compound may indeed work. If you feel a groove, perhaps not and may have to try the microfine sandpaper then compound.

[@OverlandPNW]

@@AZOverland2017 Got it. Thanks for the info!

[@joek1978atyahoo]

Goo gone will take the clear coating right off wouldn't it????

[@AZOverland2017]

It should not cause any issues if you do not let it stay in contact for an extended period of time. Apply then remove. Test an area 1st if any doubts

[@4RunnerPilot]

I have a 2023 SR5. I'm considering doing this with mine but my 4 runner is black. Do you think black paint might be a mistake to try this on?

[@AZOverland2017]

Sorry for the late reply, I was off grid. If the vehicle has had prolonged sun exposure, there is a chance that it may show. Black shows everything. if you don't have fading, you may still need to do a wet sand and polish for black to be perfect, just be prepared for that. Worst case, you can reapply them with double sided tape.

[@lep32456]

@@AZOverland2017 I have a white 4Runner and I have wanted to de-badge it from day one. Thanks for the video. My truck has a ceramic coating over the paint. How should I treat the area after I remove the badging?

[@wigger99457]

Any tips for ghosted letters? Just polish it?

[@AZOverland2017]

Sorry, I've been traveling and just saw this. You would need to probably do a light wet sand with 1500 microfine sandpaper or similar then use a good compound with accompanying pad. Then polish. If you have not done this before, I would have a professional do it. If done improperly you could burn through the clearcoat.

[@johnkattato1647]

What polish do you recommend?

[@AZOverland2017]

I use Adams or Chemical Guys, typically but any good quality product will work. For compound I use 3M. I hit it with compound first if necessary then finish it with polish.

[@alphadog62]

How have your dipped wheels held up?

[@AZOverland2017]

No issues at all yet. Close to 7 months and about 8,000 miles. Still very happy with it

[@ke3552]

@@AZOverland2017 Literally dipoed or PlastiDip sprayed? TIA.

[@AZOverland2017]

@@ke3552 I did Hyperdip on them:
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[@churchdc]

Throw a TRD PRO badge on there, no one will know... lol

[@AZOverland2017]

I have to stay incognito