Blackout Badges versus Overlays

[jdsnyder13]

I am looking to purchase the blackout badges for my newly purchased '21 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I was told by a local custom shop to avoid the overlays but I was never given a reason. Can anyone shed some light as to why this shop told me to find the actual badges & to stay away from the overlays? I have only been able to locate the overlays & really want to get this done pretty quick. TYIA!

Jeff

 

[Tacobeltran]

I bought overlays they work perfectly fine, I only bought the rear 4x4 badge black. Overlays look great. Depending on where u get it from too. I got mine from running 4 tacos

 

[jdsnyder13]

I bought overlays they work perfectly fine, I only bought the rear 4x4 badge black. Overlays look great. Depending on where u get it from too. I got mine from running 4 tacos

Thank you for your input Tacobeltran!

 

[bonifacio]

I'd say go for the full de-badge. Then just throw in the all metal TACOMA letters on the tailgate.

 

[jonnnny.p]

Overlays work fine. Some people have issues with them not sticking. Make sure you clean the badges well with some rubbing alcohol before you apply them and you should be good. Plus they are cheap enough that if you do lose them the cost to replace is minimal.

 

[RevN3]

I'd say go for the full de-badge. Then just throw in the all metal TACOMA letters on the tailgate.

I did a full debadge and am trying to find a solution to hide the TACOMA on the tailgate

 

[bonifacio]

I did a full debadge and am trying to find a solution to hide the TACOMA on the tailgate

Body filler and wrap or paint.

 

[jdsnyder13]

Overlays work fine. Some people have issues with them not sticking. Make sure you clean the badges well with some rubbing alcohol before you apply them and you should be good. Plus they are cheap enough that if you do lose them the cost to replace is minimal.

I appreciate the information!

 

[jdsnyder13]

I'd say go for the full de-badge. Then just throw in the all metal TACOMA letters on the tailgate.

Thank you for the input! I'm not sure I would like not having the badges. That's just my taste though.

 

[bonifacio]

Also use heat. If you have a heat gun, get it warm before setting it.

 

[DavidLReid]

I bought the overlays and they look good with no issues so far.

 

[TCOTUE]

I bought the overlays and they look good with no issues so far.

Where did you end up buying from? I'm still on the fence about debadging or buying overlays. I think I'm leaning more towards debadging instead of spending money on blackout kits.

 

[TexMcGee]

I'd say go for the full de-badge. Then just throw in the all metal TACOMA letters on the tailgate.

This. I am all about the de-badge.

 

[RevN3]

Body filler and wrap or paint.

Yeah, I was wondering if they have a semi rigid wrap. Otherwise I might just black diamond plate it

 

[DavidLReid]

Where did you end up buying from? I'm still on the fence about debadging or buying overlays. I think I'm leaning more towards debadging instead of spending money on blackout kits.

Hey TCOTUE! I purhased the overlays through etsy.com at this link:

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[jdsnyder13]

Hey TCOTUE! I purhased the overlays through etsy.com at this link:

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Thanks for the link! I'll have to check them out there for sure!

 

[TCOTUE]

Hey TCOTUE! I purhased the overlays through etsy.com at this link:

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www.etsy.com

Much appreciated!

 

[bonifacio]

This. I am all about the de-badge.

Debadge.

Also grab an adhesive removal wheel. Don't go fast. Just somewhat fast and keep moving.
I used this for badges and the dumb stickers on the side of the bed.

 

[Taco Loco]

I debadged 100% the day I got the truck and later decided to replace the door badges with solid black-out from Amazon.

I went with these (didn't use the extras) since the opening in the "A" was visible, it was $17, and I had it in two days

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