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Front Pillar - Delete

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by JFelix, Jan 13, 2024.

  1. Jan 13, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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    JFelix

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    Hey guys,

    i'm considering removing the wrap on the front A-pillar on my white 2024 limited TRD. Has anyone else done this ? Please share photos if possible.

    Thanks,
    JFelix

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  2. Jan 13, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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    I do believe it should be white paint under the black wrap. is that correct ?
     
  3. Jan 13, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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    Bourbonator

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    There's a thread on this, you might find it searching. Yes, it's painted underneath the wrap. One person stated that the paint quality under the vinyl wasn't the greatest. Others said it was fine. I think.
     
  4. Jan 13, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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    Thanks for the reply. I've searched and read similar about the paint quality, but I can't seem to find any photos anywhere.

    I did find a few videos of people deleting the wrap between the windows. But i'm looking for the delete at the front door / windshield pillar wrap delete.
     
  5. Jan 13, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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    Jjclamdips

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    The paint quality under the wrap is fine, under the B pillar at least it was on my 2013.

    I assume the A pillar will be the same.

    Looks good getting rid of the black.

    IMG_0618.jpg
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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  7. Jan 13, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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    Pulled mine off. Warm it up and it’ll peel off pretty easily. Took A and B pillar off mine.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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  9. Jan 14, 2024 at 9:48 AM
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    OH wow !! Ryan, that was the photo i was looking for !!! I think it looks great with the front White A-pillar ! I'm pretty sure I'll be doing this, thanks for chiming in
     
  10. Jan 14, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    Anyone have a pic of Army Green with the pillar wrap removed?
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    In for an Army Green pic too!
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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    Bergmen

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    I did this on my 2018. The black made the front and rear windows kind of run together. With it peeled off, it seems more "balanced".

    IMG_0328.jpg
     
  13. Jan 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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  14. Jan 20, 2024 at 6:58 AM
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    I got it figured out and went for it. Here are the results if anyone is interested.
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    ABLVV84F3EBjWEV91RMbgz7xbkyjKQ2QwmxCvmmB_4ebdab01149f794c2ad9f0ef76be2e4aae3280f8.jpg
     
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    Looks great. No more driving around in a helmet.
     
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  16. Jan 20, 2024 at 7:18 AM
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    Yeah, I love the new look. Now I just wish I could get rid of those hood scoops. Anyone wanna trade hoods?? haha.
     
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    Just paint them white if you’re after the clean look.
     
  18. Jan 20, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    Paint the black vinyl white that's covering the white paint?

    Seems like less hassle to put another layer of body colored vinyl over it if you were hell bent on not just removing it accomplish the same thing.
     
  19. Jan 20, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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    Maybe they will grow on me! I'm in no rush. I think i'd rather leave them black vs. painting them white. I'd surely mess that up.
     
  20. Jan 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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    Someone will jump on that!

    If you wanted an Army green hood, I'd trade you!
     
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  21. Jan 20, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    Lots of stuff!
    My truck is black so I don't have any vinyl, the paint is just as good as the rest of the truck at least with this color!

    If the factory workers know that the paint will be covered, they might not be as careful??
     
  22. Jan 20, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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  23. Jan 20, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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    I was only trying to remove them to make getting the wrap off easier. I just kept them on and worked carefully to get it all off..
     
  24. Jan 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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    My paint wasnt perfect under the wrap, but good enough. Im happy with it. If someone is OCD about paint. Not recommended
     
  25. Jan 20, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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    It’s automated (w/manual touch up where robots cannot reach, etc). The trucks aren’t painted differently because they do or don’t get an A-pillar wrap.
     
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    Did all of mine just now. More Army Green is always the right choice

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    now army green those flares and nuke those chrome window sills :thumbsup:
     
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    Getting army green colored anything seems to be crazy expensive. Torn between chrome delete with black for the most part or saving up, taking my time and doing it all army green
     

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