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Picked her up yesterday

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by F.N.G MOTO, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    F.N.G MOTO

    F.N.G MOTO [OP] New Member

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    She’s home

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  2. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM
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    Very nice. Gotta love black.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:37 PM
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    Yeah, b!tch to clean but looks oh so pretty.
     
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  4. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    Was not going to comment on the part time job (keeping it clean)lol I had a black Nissan years ago and when clean it looked awesome but needed a bath every couple days. My new Tundra is white so easy but not pretty
     
  5. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    When the powdercoat on the stepbars starts fading, get them Line-Xed.
     
  6. Aug 13, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  7. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    I've almost given up. I have to wash only on cloudy days and use a leaf blower to dry it to prevent spotting and never look at it on the sun side. Best advice, get a ceramic wax job done. Dirt doesn't stick as well and water runs off quicker.
     
  8. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:26 PM
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    I detail cars and trucks as a hobby. I’m pretty well equipped for the maintenance.
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Thanks for the info
     
  10. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    Can I bring mine over?
     
  11. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    Sure, how far from South Carolina are you?
     
  12. Aug 13, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    You take that back! My stormtrooper Pro is sexy AF!
     
  13. Aug 13, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    Question, does your SR5
    About three thousand miles. :( but I would take any tips you have for making the job easier. It drives me crazy but I'm always finding light scratches which I'm always polishing out.

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  14. Aug 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM
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    That’s sexy af! First are you using the 2 bucket method. One bucket is for washing the truck. The second bucket is for rinsing the mitt before you apply it back to the vehicle.

    Also, start from the top down. Wheels are alway done first imo.

    I also do a complete strip of the vehicle every 6 months. I wash, use a clay bar, buff out any imperfections. Wash again, wax then seal. It’s a process but I get excellent results.
     
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  15. Aug 13, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Alot of them
    Are they N-Fab Podiums? You still active?
     
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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    So two buckets and always a mitt? I've been doing the two buckets with a soft wash brush. I should look into the clay bar. I've been using the CMX ceramic wax which seems to last a long time.
     
  18. Aug 13, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    Windows tinted, Spray-on bed liner, Chrome Delete, Roll-N-Lock retractable cover, Painted fender flares, TRD PRO Suspension, Front and Rear TRD Sway bar, Magnaflow Exhaust, ReadyLift 6" lift, Bronze KMC XD Grenade wheels 20X9-18, Toyo Open Country R/T 37X12.5-20
    Congrats she's a beauty...
     
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    I don't know. The dealer said something about them being pre
    Predator. No Im not active anymore. I separated a long time ago but their wasn't a veteran option. I didn't see it anyway. My wife is still active and hits the button in a year.
     
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    Just between you and me (don't tell any of the other members) white is the best looking truck out there. Just did not want to start a war with the black truck owners.
     
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    Welcome to the black squad!
     
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    I always use a mitt, soft mirofiber ones.
     
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    The wife loves white, her last 3 vehicles and her motorcycle are white. The latter being a matte white that looks amazing. Me, I prefer black, matches my sole lol.
     
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    Are those mirrors stock?
     
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    Yeah they are Predator bars now that I think about it....they are made by N-Fab. My powdercoat started getting flat spots after about a year...and not even where it gets stepped on. I retired almost 5 years ago myself. She will enjoy retirement. The military has changed so much in the last several years. I'm originally from Myrtle Beach but was stationed in Montana and Tampa.
     
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    Small world, were at Shaw in Sumter. You back at MB
     
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    I haven't been to Shaw in years. No I'm still in Tampa. I'm a GS at Macdill....still tied to aircraft maintenance.
     
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    Its actually change a lot. I was stationed here in 2000 and left for Korea after 9/11. Came back after being overseas for 6 years and was blown away by how much its changed. Its even bigger now that 3rd Army moved in, still not a lot to do but I'm amazed at the growth.
     
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    It has grown alot here as well. I have been here since 1996 and Centcom and the Cocoms (JCSE, SOCCENT, etc) have taken over the base. Before Covid, there was an average of 15,000 people on the base on any given day between mil and civilian.
     

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