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ITOWJKS Cavalry Blue Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by ITOWJKS, Feb 27, 2019.

  1. Apr 26, 2019 at 10:11 AM
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    ITOWJKS

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    So I got these...6E58C8AC-B9F3-45FC-AD5F-4EE583DA4719.jpg

    ...to delay the surface rust on these (TRD PRO tailpipes)

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    and this (TRD PRO muffler assembly)

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    What do you guys think? Should I paint both or just the tailpipes, or do not paint any of these?

    What would be your recommendation on surface prep?
     
  2. Apr 27, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    ITOWJKS

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    Did paint them! Love the results . Let’s get to work

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  3. Apr 27, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    ITOWJKS

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    Finished! Exactly what I was looking for, not loud but loud enough. Very nice growl, like music to my ears!

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  4. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    teedubbya

    teedubbya I like fat booty

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    Those look great
     
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  5. Apr 27, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    nice and clean :)
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2019 at 3:51 AM
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    Did you end up doing any surface prep or just painting grey cap black cap clear coat in that order?
     
  7. Apr 28, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    ITOWJKS

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    I did sand everything with 220 grit sandpaper (by hand, ), cleaned, alcohol, primer, black and then clear coat.
     
  8. Apr 28, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    georgiey22

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    Good looking truck! The color is so satisfying to look at.

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  9. Apr 28, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    ITOWJKS

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    VEEERRRYYYYY NICE!!!
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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    It was a rattle can job but it turned out better than expected, it took me like 6-7 hours to complete, it was windy on that day... I really wanted to delay the rusting, that’s why I took my time.
     
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  11. May 1, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    Car out, pallet in! @iconvehicledynamics -Stage 9

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  12. May 1, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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    damn..a full pallet ? :thumbsup:
     
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  13. May 1, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    Exhaust came out super clean looks great
     
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  14. May 1, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    You're moving fast!! Can't wait to see all those goodies installed
     
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  15. May 1, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    Fast and Furious! :mudding::mudding::mudding:

    :D:D:D
     
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  16. May 2, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    Everything's looking good! Maybe one day I'll get mine to that level:( :fingerscrossed:. I just got my bed liner sprayed yesterday.
     
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  17. May 2, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    I’m still trying to decide on black door handles or color matched. Haven’t seen any cavalry with color matched yet......
     
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  18. May 2, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    Great way to start! Bed liner, in my opinion, is one of the first mods you should definitely consider doing.
     
  19. May 2, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    WOW! Amazing build so far! LOVE it!
     
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  20. May 2, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Painting my TRD Dual exhaust has been on my 2 do list for awhile now! Nice job! I'll be getting that done this summer for sure.
     
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  21. May 2, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    Thank you!
     
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  22. May 2, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    I’ve been throwing that idea around as well. I’ve seen two Tundies with color matched handles.
     
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  23. May 2, 2019 at 10:49 PM
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    Yeah I’ve seen a couple as well, but no Cavalry Blue. Maybe I’ll be the first? My poor wallet
     
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  24. May 3, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    Saw this truck on IG last week which got me thinking about it. Color matched handles look nice but I’m gonna stay the course with black myself.

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  25. May 3, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    I think I like it? Hmmmm. Now you’ve got me really thinking about it. Being here in AZ, black fades like crazy and everybody is going black handles. It’s just like the Pro grille—everybody is doing it, and it’s starting to get boring for me. Who knows what I’ll do
     
  26. May 3, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Good point, I didn’t even think about that. I live in So Cal and it get hot here also. I don’t park my truck in a garage so the sun is going to beat on it.
     
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  27. May 3, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Yeah I’m not as anti chrome as most on here, but the damn fingerprints on that chrome! I’ll probably go color matched and black out everything else.
     
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  28. May 3, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    Mine is actually flat black with a few coats of gloss clear. I didn’t find a high heat gloss black, at least not on the same brand as the primer and clear.
     
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  29. May 17, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    This was our first camping trip... Got the "test" the truck and tent...

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  30. May 17, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    Simplicity always works best.
     
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