Learn All About Auto Tailgate & Accessories

A truck bed without a tailgate is like a house with no doors, it’s just incomplete. A tailgate is the doorway to your truck bed and allows for easy access to the bed for loading and unloading goods to keep your cargo safe while you are on the road. There are many Tailgate Accessories that enhance the appearance of the tailgate, like a Tailgate Emblem, and if you require more functionality then a Tailgate Seal is more for you as it can help keep the elements out through the tailgate ends and your belongings safe.

The tailgate accessories can be found on the tailgate, depending on the type of additions to the bed and tailgate.

The seals that go on the tailgate protect the bed from moisture and contaminants entering through the tailgate when the tonneau cover. There are many accessories that can fit onto your tailgate whether you are a tailgating enthusiast or just a person who wants maximum security and added storage for their cargo like a bed extender, truck tool boxes, storage box or a tailgate step.

The emblem on the tailgate can be a victim of abuse from daily usage of the tailgate and since they are made of plastic they can break and give a shabby appearance to the back of the vehicle and hence getting a new emblem can enhance the look and value of the truck. Rubber seals are prone to wear and tear and with prolonged use can crack and lose their ability to seal therefore getting a new tailgate seal can enhance their protective capabilities.

The tailgate accessories like the emblem and seal are attached to the pickup truck using 3M tape and removal and refitment requires just a little effort and these tools:

• Gloves
• Heat Gun
• Plastic Scraper

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The truck bed and tailgate in the pickup is an essential part and offers comprehensive customizations. Get all those parts here:

• Tailgate
• Truck Bed Mats And Liner
• Truck Bed Caps
• Truck Bed Rails
• Tailgate Handle
• Tailgate Mouldings
• Tailgate Handle Cover
• Tailgate Latch
• Tailgate Trim
• Bed Extender
• Truck Bed Organiser
• Truck Tools Boxes
• Truck Bed Rail Protector

The emblem on the vehicle is the mark of the manufacturer and to preserve it means preserving the value of the vehicle and hence getting a new tailgate emblem can enhance the appearance and the value of the vehicle. The tailgate seal is important to avoid unwanted elements from seeping into the bed via the tailgate.

Changing the tailgate accessories requires a little persistence and the right tools. Follow these steps for an easy removal process:

• Use a plastic scraper and insert it between the tailgate and the seal and gently scrape off the seal from the tape underneath. This will require a little persistence but should come right off. Alternatively, you can use a heat gun or a hairdryer to heat the surface of the seal which will warm up the glue and help reduce the effort required to remove the seal.
• Once the seal is off and if the tape is still adhered to the surface of the vehicle, use a plastic scraper to remove all the gunk before installing the new seal.
• To apply the new seal, use 3M double-sided tape or it may come preattached and stick the seal in line with the tape. Apply a little pressure to make sure the adhesion is strong.
• To install the emblem first using tape, mark the existing emblem around the edges to exact the right location for the new one to be stuck.
• Then follow the same steps as for the tailgate seal.