PlastiDip or Remove iForceMax branding?

[VancouverCruiser]

Removing is an option or you can buy a decal off ebay to cover it. I hate the chrome emblem.

 

[bluescruiser]

First thing I did when I got home was break out the heat gun and peel that sucker off

The dealership license plate holder and sticker were taken off before I even left the lot

 

[Stage7]

I don't understand why they made iForceMax chrome when the Land Cruiser branding is black. I think I'm going to first PlastiDip iForceMax to see how I like it and if I still don't like it, I'll remove it. Curious what others are doing?

I removed it day one. It came right off with no heat gun or dental floss. I used a little goo gone and a microfibre cloth to remove any residue from the adhesive.
The J250 in North America only comes with one engine option so I didn't see the need to differentiate. Plus it just looked silly to me. I'm not a badge fan and usually debadge all my vehicles. The Land Cruiser badge is black so I left it but I'm even thinking of removing that and just having a clean tailgate with just TOYOTA on the back.

 

[Kemosabe]

Mine peeled off easily with my fingernail to grab the badge edge. I just left the badge in the sun for 15 minutes and off it came. No residue at all.

 

[Altitude]

He uses the "Rain X" brand from Advance Auto. I use the automatic car wash ......LOL. When I was younger, I washed/waxed all my vehicles once or twice a month. The interval kept getting longer, till maybe once a year. Bought a subscription to the "Tidal Wave" car wash, now the interval is "every time I leave the driveway"..... It's only 1/2 mile from my house.

That car wash subscription is gold, especially in winter around here when it’s hard to keep cars clean. Mine is at the head of our ‘hood, I hit it half the time on my way in. If I don’t have time to vacuum I can be in and out in less than 5 minutes.

 

[Watufaka]

Deleted the very first day. Came off so easily. Didn't even need goo off.

 

[glibglob]

I don't see anyone else talking about this but maybe I'm bad at searching. I would advise against removing the 'Land Cruiser' badging. I have debadged all my Toyotas. On the Land Cruiser I started with the iForce badge. No problem. Then I started the 'Land Cruiser' one. It has pins that go into the body panel.

You will probably want to fill those holes or... put the badge back on somehow. Or just leave it to begin with. Hope this helps save someone else a headache. No other Toyota I've debadged had pins like this.

I preserved most of the adhesive except the last 'R', which is really unfortunate because I think I want to put it back on instead of finding a way to fill the holes. Any ideas or advice from y'all?

 

[Watufaka]

I don't see anyone else talking about this but maybe I'm bad at searching. I would advise against removing the 'Land Cruiser' badging. I have debadged all my Toyotas. On the Land Cruiser I started with the iForce badge. No problem. Then I started the 'Land Cruiser' one. It has pins that go into the body panel.

You will probably want to fill those holes or... put the badge back on somehow. Or just leave it to begin with. Hope this helps save someone else a headache. No other Toyota I've debadged had pins like this.

I preserved most of the adhesive except the last 'R', which is really unfortunate because I think I want to put it back on instead of finding a way to fill the holes. Any ideas or advice from y'all?

Sorry to say, but that totally sucks

 

[pickax]

I don't see anyone else talking about this but maybe I'm bad at searching. I would advise against removing the 'Land Cruiser' badging. I have debadged all my Toyotas. On the Land Cruiser I started with the iForce badge. No problem. Then I started the 'Land Cruiser' one. It has pins that go into the body panel.

You will probably want to fill those holes or... put the badge back on somehow. Or just leave it to begin with. Hope this helps save someone else a headache. No other Toyota I've debadged had pins like this.

I preserved most of the adhesive except the last 'R', which is really unfortunate because I think I want to put it back on instead of finding a way to fill the holes. Any ideas or advice from

I don't see anyone else talking about this but maybe I'm bad at searching. I would advise against removing the 'Land Cruiser' badging. I have debadged all my Toyotas. On the Land Cruiser I started with the iForce badge. No problem. Then I started the 'Land Cruiser' one. It has pins that go into the body panel.

You will probably want to fill those holes or... put the badge back on somehow. Or just leave it to begin with. Hope this helps save someone else a headache. No other Toyota I've debadged had pins like this.

I preserved most of the adhesive except the last 'R', which is really unfortunate because I think I want to put it back on instead of finding a way to fill the holes. Any ideas or advice from y'all?

Maybe try '3M Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive' or the 3M moulding tape?
At least with the pins/holes you can put it back on straight

 

[glibglob]

Maybe try '3M Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive' or the 3M moulding tape?
At least with the pins/holes you can put it back on straight

I might try that. I did find the part numbers and tried to order them. I was told there are none in the US and ordering could take an unknown amount of time for fulfillment.

Part numbers:

1. 'LAND' - 75441-60800
2. 'CRUISER' - 75441-60830

 

[Watufaka]

I might try that. I did find the part numbers and tried to order them. I was told there are none in the US and ordering could take an unknown amount of time for fulfillment.

Part numbers:

1. 'LAND' - 75441-60800
2. 'CRUISER' - 75441-60830

Yes, since the car just came out it may take awhile. I'm still waiting for an all weather cargo mat.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Here it is removed from a white 1958, looks clean

 

[glibglob]

For the curious, here are some photos of the holes with the adhesive removed and the panel cleaned.

I ordered the part and if it doesn't come in a month or so I'll likely create my own stencil and cut out some new 3M double sided foam adhesive and put it on that way.

If I was a body shop tech I might remove this panel, fill the holes, and respray the panel black. Alternatively, you might be able to use ppf or vinyl wrap or something on that trim piece. Not too many great options for the truck looking better with this badge removed. Those with OCD and wanting symmetry might just have to deal with it lol.

 

[Bappy]

Did not leave the lot with that badge! Pulled right off!

 

[Stage7]

I don't see anyone else talking about this but maybe I'm bad at searching. I would advise against removing the 'Land Cruiser' badging. I have debadged all my Toyotas. On the Land Cruiser I started with the iForce badge. No problem. Then I started the 'Land Cruiser' one. It has pins that go into the body panel.

You will probably want to fill those holes or... put the badge back on somehow. Or just leave it to begin with. Hope this helps save someone else a headache. No other Toyota I've debadged had pins like this.

I preserved most of the adhesive except the last 'R', which is really unfortunate because I think I want to put it back on instead of finding a way to fill the holes. Any ideas or advice from y'all?

I did the same thing. I took off the CRUISER badge and saw the pin holes. DOH! Now I have a $32.00 new badge on order to replace it. If I recall the 4Runner rear badge was the same. It had pin holes as well. I guess that's Toyota's way of keeping their branding visible. I was able to stick it back on until the new one arrives.

 

[LCgirl]

I had the guy who wrapped mine toss it!

 

[glibglob]

I did the same thing. I took off the CRUISER badge and saw the pin holes. DOH! Now I have a $32.00 new badge on order to replace it. If I recall the 4Runner rear badge was the same. It had pin holes as well. I guess that's Toyota's way of keeping their branding visible. I was able to stick it back on until the new one arrives.

I'm sorry that you hit this snag too but... am slightly consoled that we are in it together haha.

 

[LC250CO14]

I had my LC FE fully wrapped and told the installer to make it disappear. The rear end looks so much cleaner without it.

 

[chris_in_phx]

I removed the badge and it looks clean but at certain angles you can still lightly see the outline of the letters. Not sure if it’s because I had the car for a month before I removed and the paint is slightly less faded there (unlikely) or if I need to apply anything else to remove all semblance. I removed it by using a hair dryer and combination of goo gone & nail polish remover. Any tips would be much appreciated!

Agree with what EOD said… if it were me, and washing it by hand didnt help, I would try a polishing compound, i usually like griots stuff…btw I used this after i took off my iforce badge because i somehow managed to slightly scuff my paint when i removed it.

BOSS™ Perfecting Cream

Eliminate swirl marks and blemishes with BOSS™ Perfecting Cream. Get flawless results and extended playtime. Ideal for auto paint, glass, and interiors.

www.griotsgarage.com

They also have a ceramic polish.

 

[REYoungJr]

When negotiating my purchase with my salesman, I had asked him to not put any dealer stickers on the vehicle, and if they were comfortable doing it, to remove the i Force badge. When I picked mine up they had honored all my requests, including removing the i Force badge for me.

The salesman said they had their body shop detail person remove it as he has done these types of requests in the past with no issues.