TRD badges on non-original TRD build?

Building out my 2016 Sequoia SR5 Premium to the TRD Pro look:

- Removed SR5 badges
- Added TRD pro wheels
- Added TRD pro grill
- Blacked out Sequoia lettering and Toyo logos
- Updating to 2018+ LED headlights
- Removed middle seat from bench for captains chairs
- Other misc. interior changes
- Removed 5.7L badge from trunk

The only problem is the dummy before me had painted the 5.7L red and left scratches and paint chips behind it from not properly removing it before painting. Debating on putting a black TRD badge in its place to cover up some of the paint damage which raises the question of "is it okay to TRD this non true TRD truck"? I guess I already have with the wheels... Open to other suggestions to cover it up

 

It's your truck..do with it what you will...no Federal law against that. I can see some of those changes (wheels, grill) making it look "better", but your last item about putting on a TRD badge screams "look at me" regardless of the reason. IMO those in the know would laugh and snicker at that. Your truck is still pretty valuable I assume, so maybe just have that paint damage fixed properly.

 

I have similar thoughts - I am not trying to fake a TRD Pro, I just like the looks. I originally intended to leave no emblems but a $35 part is cheaper than a $500ish paint job.

 

I thought about "SR5 Pro" badging as now I have my own custom blend. Not sure which is worse

 

Hey at least it's not these F'n fake plastic vents.

 

there are some pretty tasteful vinyl decals that might help your issue

 

How did you get that off? I tried and it seemed like shit was gonna get damaged if I tried to pry it any harder!

 

I debadged my 2016 Tundra with a heat gun and fishing line.

 

I used a hairdryer and some plastic blades. Mine was a fresh badge put on by the dealer (to change out the red one) only 5 months prior so it may have been easier to remove.

 

I flossed mine off with heavy fishing line (and gloves) no heat heat gun needed.
Took off the reside with a 3M eraser wheel.

 

Why not a blacked out 5.7 badge?

 

I don’t think the newer Sequoia’s have the badge. Trying to de-badge and de-age to keep it a mystery

 

That’s what I did……….

 

Looks pretty darn good I may do this. Did you buy a black badge, use an overlay, or paint it?

 

Thanks! Plastidip!