What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

More color match goin down.

 

Installed the handle and cleaned up the beast.

 

Wow those are the best I've seen. That's quality work

 

Oh my. This is very intriguing. How about you just start color matching 2 of everything from now on and we will talk?

 

Haha!

 

I wanna do my pro grille so badly. Never mind the door handles, full mirrors, tailgate handle......you've got it down to a science and do great work man. I'm jealous

 

Thanks! Just practice. I haven’t done a large body piece yet like the grill. A little intimidating actually. If you start small on a spare part, you can practice. You should give it a go.

 

Automotive touchup?
I keep saying I'll but a full kit from them and then chicken out. I need to just do it and try a small part. I think its the sanding that scares me. Sandpaper on paint doesnt seem right to me but I know its necessary. I assume adhesion promoter is a must for these plastic parts? And do you use a 2k clear?

 

Yes Automotive Touchup. Yes adhesion promoter. Yes 2k clear. I don’t sand between paint and clear. I sand after primer, then paint, then clear. Wet sand with 1500 grit then 2000 grit. Polish and wax.
Plenty of people will have other opinions and techniques. I’m not opposed to learning more.

 

Also, the first time you polish after wet sand, and see the results, you will be comfortable.

 

I feel more comfortable with your steps. Makes it sound very doable. You're getting my very close to convinced. Thanks for the tips man. Appreciate it

 

Awesome. Anything to get more Blue Ribbon on that truck!

 

It IS the best color, fastest too as we both know. And responsible for most panties dropped obvi

 

Installed a Alpine Halo9 kit from tech12volts. After a couple of calls with James Randy, it was an easy install. Now the wife can watch her shows on long rides!

 

Also had the front windows ceramic tinted.

 

Def post pics when done. The medium looked light so curious how these turn out. What color is your truck?

 

One last tip. Grab some rustoleum and clear coat at Home Depot. Practice with that first. Cheaper.

 

Niceeee!!

 

How come nobody sells these painted as after market????

 

I agree...I am very picky about things and I can't find a flaw on these things. As long as these stand the test of time I will use him again and recommend him to anyone.

That's funny as I thought the med was a little to dark but I also wanted them a little lighter as it's going on a black Tundra and I think that will make it look even darker.

 

Link?

 

Absolutely, already ordered the top piece color matched. Any excuse to upgrade!

 

Thanks for that tip!

 

I know, right! It is a pain to sand and polish though.

 

Can’t wait to see what these look like on your truck.

 

Put on tufskinz vent cover and inserts. Look better than I thought it would! Probably gonna paint that terrible cup holder tomorrow.

 

The cupholder is an easy job. It pries right off easily. Clean it real good and any plastic or trim paint should work. I didn't scuff mine up but its probably a good idea to do so, or maybe adhesion promoter, it gets dinged easily.
Also that little chrome piece around shifter is easier than you'd think. That whole surround pries off and there are a few plastic welds that can be cut easily then paint it and use hot glue in place of plastic welds, huge improvement over the blinding chrome when you catch some sun glare.

 

Hey, great minds think alike!

 

Big day today, 19 Pro LEDs, 16 Pro grille, and new Black Rhino Tembe 20x9s. I also. Changed the oil and cleaned it up.

 

Installed the Vantrue N2 dashcam. LOVE IT! Super easy to use, a ton of features but not so many where it’s overwhelming. Good buy so far.