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Old Apr 22, 2025 | 07:58 PM
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How do I remove this

How do I remove this? Got scratched so just going to try and do some vinyl wrap myself. Don't have to remove it I guess but I also debated painting it so if I paint it, still want to know how to remove it.



 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 01:56 AM
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Do you have a factory tailgate step?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 04:47 AM
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If it was my truck, which it isn’t, I would get some touch up paint and call it a day. You may be surprised how well they work. Plus the tail gate seems to be the part of the truck most prone to scratches, IMO.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 05:40 AM
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X2 on the touch up paint.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 06:57 AM
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1. Touch up paint, wet sand, polish.
2. Put a decal over it, like a flag.
3. Do nothing and you'll stop noticing it in a week or two.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 08:20 AM
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Remove tailgate panel.
deploy step
Then you have access to the wiring and attach hardware.
3rd or 4th.. touch it up...it's going to get dinged many times.
It's a magnet for scratches
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 08:50 AM
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I would get a paint-to-match rattle can (a local auto/paint shop can make a can for you, using your truck's paint code) then sand the scratches/gouges, tape off the area, dust some paint on it, dust a top coat / clear coat, and be done. You'll never notice it. Simple to do.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2025 | 09:30 AM
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I know I could paint but more effort than it's worth. Wrapping I could do with it attached but if it's quick to remove then might be easier plus making it black vinyl could look decent so trying that first
 
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Originally Posted by mljh85
I know I could paint but more effort than it's worth. Wrapping I could do with it attached but if it's quick to remove then might be easier plus making it black vinyl could look decent so trying that first
Nope. Wrapping is a lot more work than using a touch-up pen. That is a 2 minute job once you get the touch-up pen, or brush bottle, which ever you like. Also, this is just the first time, so the touch-up will come in handy in the future.
 
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Black marks should come off pretty easily with a soft cloth and some cleaner. already has to touch up my tailgate at 3600 miles
 
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