What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

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Thats why BLACK IS KING....NO OTHER COLOR WILL LOOK LIKE A MIRROR WHEN DONE RIGHT !!!

 

Likewise, best cheap mod. Want to start a cement club on this forum too?

 

Thank you !!!!...I started with polishing the truck with 3M Perfect It III Swirl Remover 2 weeks ago.....with a buffer of course...and then washed it today...then applied Meguiars ..

 

SDHQ????? Looks like it

 

Holy $hit! I gotta bring my truck up to your shop and get some schooling on how to finish it like that.... frickin amazing.

 

Portland Oregon....lets hook up...lol....Thanks Brutha...its pretty simple really...like i stated earlier...a buffer, some 3M Perfect It III and a blue 3M polishing pad...the Perect III swirl remover is also blue....then hit it with this for the final wax...

 

Is your truck 202 or 218 black? Mine's 218 with the blue metal flake. I don't know if it would look like yours but you've made me realize that it can certainly look a lot better than it does.

 

202...but your black metallic can look just like it.....if you have a reputable shop in your area, get a quote and tell them you want done to your truck what i did....with the EXACT 3M AND MEGUIARS PRODUCTS I USED....YOU WILL BE AMAZED.....I LOVE YOUR TRUCK BY THE WAY !!!!

 

I have been in the Autobody trade for 32 years...26 as a painter...last 6 as a manager...so i know a little bit about makin em SHINE

 

Thanks Scott. I'm thinking about having it done. My ego would suffer a bit if I didn't do it myself, my truck might suffer a bit if I do....lol I would like to learn how. Heck, I used to paint cars, 1 candy and several pearls. You'd think I'd already know how to buff and polish. I've even got the porter cable buffer, just not the proper pads. I guess I'll call up someone, get the proper pads for my buffer and give it a whirl.... pun intended. Thanks for the incentive.

 

Awesome !!!!....i ACTUALLY enjoyed buffing MY RIDE !!!...SOOO MANY YEARS BUFFING THE 1,OOO'S OF CARS I HAVE PAINTED ...FOR EVERYONE ELSE !!...i hope you do it !!!....you WONT REGRET IT !!..Please post up once you do !!!

 

Just added Raptor 4" Oval Nerf bars to my Tundra. The installation of the bars was very easy as the directions were spot on. Had my youngest son help me. He did most of the work while I supervised. Took us about an hour using a pancake compressor and air ratchet. I would guess using hand tools would take additional 30 minutes.

 

Today I took the time to personally do my bed liner. Let me tell you guys that have never physically done this job. There is a lot of work, specially sanding, involve in this process. I am very, very happy with the outcome but I guarantee I will not personally be doing it again. It was initially 5 hours of straight hand sanding to then do the rest of the work.

I was not doing it for protection I was simply doing it for coverage. I already ordered an ARE truck cap for my truck and wanted to get the liner do prior to getting it installed. I also have a new bed mat that going in the bed as well. All to accommodate my two Sheppards. Once the cap is installed they will be back on road trips with me.

I am exhausted at this point. Tomorrow after letting the paint dry overnight I'll put the cover, bed top rails, cargo rails and hooks back on.

 

Which bed liner paint?

 

https://www.ruralking.com/paint-roa...9ZekGtYYRko9KcSw8_FeGJHVXEMO9MfEwExoCMafw_wcB

 

just wondering who do i need to talk to in order to get the tundra sticker?

 

Ok guys here is the finished product. I'm very pleased...

Finished it today and now just have to wait about 6 more days to place the rubber mat in the bed. (Just to be safe)

 

Thank you.

 

FYI they make a big nylon brush that attaches to a buffer cuts the sanding time down to almost nada looks great though

 

Just gave her a bath.

Gonna put in some redline water wetter next. Any easy ways to remove enough coolant to add the whole bottle?

 

It's just an additive that I've used in previous vehicles with decent results. It's hot as hell here so I figured I'd give her a drink.

I ended up using a clean turkey baster to remove enough coolant for the bottle to replace.

 

Nothing like doing it yourself and saving money is a plus. Looks good, the mat will add it that extra layer of protection and comfort

 

You can run 275/70r18 tires without rubbing

 

And what does that do for truck?

 

I have 275/60r20 with no issues. On my last truck i was running 275/70r18 with no rubbing.

 

Been on vacation and haven't driven the truck in over a week, which is a record I think. I hope it starts, haha.. Duh, for sure it will start. It's a Toyota!
Although I will look goofy driving to work tomorrow without a headlight. It doesn't come in until late today and I have a Metallica concert tonight!