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Gray Decepticon Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by taichou, Apr 30, 2017.

  1. Apr 30, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    taichou

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    So I finally completed the initial build of my 2017 MGM Tundra.
    I wanted to thank the Tundras.com community for helping answer my questions which helped me decide some of the things on my build. :thumbsup:

    First day I got the truck and drove it home.

    Pre Debadging.

    Truck fully debadged.
    (had some issues with sticker resin after removing driver side vinyl which I buffed out with orbital sander)

    Line X bedliner.

    LED reverse tail lights, 3rd brake light and cargo lights from JDM Astar.

    LED headlights, fog lights and switchback blinkers.

    Rough County LED light bar with switch.

    Driver side grab bar.

    6 inch Pro-Comp stage I lift with front and rear pro-runner shocks, Icon billet aluminum UCA, sitting on 18 inch Fuel Neutrons (+1 offset), wrapped in Toyo Open Country R/T 35x12.5, with color matched Bushwacker Pocket Style Fender Flares

    Color matched mirror caps and door handles.

    Full rust proofing from Ziebart (sorry only took pics of front end)

    Decepticon Tow Hitch Cover :rofl:

    Truck as it sits right now. (forgot to mention protected with Cquartz)

    Plans for the future:
    TracRac SR sliding system with ReTrax Pro MX
    Chrome delete with color matched front bumper caps and TRD pro grille
    Retrofit headlights
    TRD intake
    TRD exhaust
    AMP research power side steps

    Thanks again Tundras.com...will update with more pics when I continue to complete the build.
     
  2. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Looks great!!
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    Nice looking rig
     
  4. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    Beautiful start! With what you're planning I'm expecting an awesome finish.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    That IS AWESOME!
     
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  6. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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    Nice looking truck. Mahalo for sharing.
     
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  7. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:48 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Freakin sweet ride rocks! :headbang: @COMiamiFan
     
  8. Apr 30, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    Nice looking truck..mine came debagged..that saved me a lot of work..seat did you use to remove the Blue residue?
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    Used chemical guys VSS and buffed it off with an orbital buffer. You could probably do it by hand.
     
  10. May 1, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Great looking truck brother!!
     
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  11. May 1, 2017 at 5:47 AM
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    :muscleflexing: Clean!
     
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  12. May 1, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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    Sharp looking ride.
     
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  13. May 1, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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  14. May 1, 2017 at 8:58 AM
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    14tundra On Wisconsin!

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    Nice Rig!
     
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  15. May 1, 2017 at 10:15 AM
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    Nice. I liked the vinyl between the windows and black handles on my MGM, but this... hmmm...
     
  16. May 1, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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    yah I was debating whether or not to remove it but figured why stop now haha...nah just thought it would look cleaner and have a nice flow
     
  17. May 1, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    looking to replace factory Radio with a pioneer avix588bhs
    You have motivated me to take the white dealer name off my truck
     
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  18. May 4, 2017 at 12:52 PM
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    Well done! I'm new to the Gen 3... did not know that was vinyl wrap on the pillars! Consider that gone soon.

    Is that a Diaz Fabrication hitch cover?
     
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  19. May 5, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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  20. May 5, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    The hitch cover is nice and sturdy. The face is plastic with a nice powder coated stainless steel backing. I protected the whole thing with cquartz :thumbsup:
     
  21. May 5, 2017 at 8:53 PM
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    Yup vinyl on the pillars. Some guys like it but I decided to remove it. Not sure if you can tell in the pictures but I did have some trouble with the vinyl adhesive on the driver side but buffed it out no problem.
     
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  22. May 7, 2017 at 11:12 PM
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    what have you done with take off parts???
    like the look but not my style
     
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  23. May 8, 2017 at 5:33 AM
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    Did you use a heat gun to remove the vinyl? Goo Gone? I like it without the wrap... the wrap looks cheap and I don't understand why they did it if it is finished underneath.
     
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  24. May 8, 2017 at 5:43 AM
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    i know they say "to each there own" and all that but i have to admit i cringed a little when i read "decepticon build" but not to worry, it was short lived. after squinting my eyes attempting to find anything transformers related i laughed after seeing there is only a little hitch cover lol.
     
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  25. May 11, 2017 at 10:35 AM
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    Great looking truck! Nice work so far!!
     
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  26. May 13, 2017 at 7:36 AM
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    The lift really gives a good look
     
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  27. May 13, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    De-badging - yes! Nice.
    Mine is black, but I like the grey too...
     
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  28. May 15, 2017 at 9:50 PM
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    selling the other parts that were taken off
     
  29. May 15, 2017 at 9:52 PM
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    used a blow dryer and fishing line to remove the badges...came off easily as the truck was brand new. used goo gone after to clean it up, then washed and sealed areas with cquartz. yah the paint underneath is nice. some guys like the vinyl...it does give a nice flow if you do 5% tint all that way around however, 5% on the front windows is illegal here. also vinyl will eventually fade here in Hawaii due to the hot weather so wanted to take care of it right away.
     
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  30. May 19, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    I went out yesterday... a nice hot Texas day. The info from pros on the web for unwrapping vinyl state no more than 125 degrees heat (natural or gun) or it will de-laminate and leave adhesive. Also, to pull at a 15 degree angle. So, I spot-checked the truck and the body was at 118 degrees in the sun. Lifted the corners and pulled all four off 100% clean. Not a spot of adhesive left behind! Could not be happier!

    IMG_20170518_161416864_HDR.jpg IMG_20170518_161715435_HDR.jpg
     
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