My BEFORE / AFTER tire swap.....
Stock wheels / Michelin LTXs:
Fresh powdercoat on wheels and BFG K02s (285s):
Truck is otherwise 100% stock ride height....no lift.
-G
If you don't mind me asking, how much did the powder coating run you?
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (65 Viewers)
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If you don't mind me asking, how much did the powder coating run you?
Started updating the interior....who needs cig lighters anymore 
And finally got the center caps dipped and installed.
And finally got the center caps dipped and installed.
Thanks for getting back to me. I'm copying your program, it looks great! Probably going to go with some KO2's just based on price...
After couple days of loosing air and watching it go down after air up and continue to loose I finally found the "POS defect" on my brand new grappler G2 with less than 5k miles. A 1/4 size bolt went through it!
Now gotta go get it patched! Sucks!
Now gotta go get it patched! Sucks!
A good patch will last as long at the tire. Don't sweat it.
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Mounted the 285 Cooper S/T Maxx and took it for a little drive.
Now I just need some time to finish the bumpers and install the lift.
J
Now I just need some time to finish the bumpers and install the lift.
J
Decided to take the hideous clear bra/ paint protection film off the front of my rig..... Mirrors turned out fantastic!
WTF!?!?!?
FML!!!!!!!!
What the hell do I do now?!?!?!? I would not recommend doing this yourself. Let a shop take the stuff off.
DirtDawg
"It'd be alot cooler if you did"
This shows me that that clear bra expired long time ago and should have been replaced, instead it baked into the paint. Did you use heat when removing? Honestly man, your looking at a respray....
Also as you can tell, the paint that wasn't under the bra looks extremely contaminated compared to what was "protected". A clay bar and a quick polish should take care of that.
Wow that reminds me of the old saying, "it's best to quit when you are behind"...
Seriously dude, I just removed mine using a heat gun, plastic razor blades and adhesive remover.
Finished painting my side moldings to match the rest of the truck.
@taco47001 you can paint the hood yourself and save a lot of money. Just need to put a little time in. And if it looks like crap at the end of the day, then take it to a professional!
3 coats of primer, 4 coats of paint, 3 coats of clear, a little wet sanding with some 1500 grit and polishing to finish it off
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@taco47001 you can paint the hood yourself and save a lot of money. Just need to put a little time in. And if it looks like crap at the end of the day, then take it to a professional!
3 coats of primer, 4 coats of paint, 3 coats of clear, a little wet sanding with some 1500 grit and polishing to finish it off
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Ukaviator did you remove the side panels or just paint them in place?
Man that looks great! Rattle can or do you have an actual sprayer and booth that you used?
I left it in place - figured it was easier that way.
Also color matched the grill a week or so ago. Same method except I did remove it. Only 3 screws
Also color matched the grill a week or so ago. Same method except I did remove it. Only 3 screws
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Thanks guys appreciate the feedback.
Did it all with a rattle can, no booth. Used supplies from www.automotivetouchup.com (no affiliation)
They do a great job color matching using your paint door code. Takes a couple weeks to get to you as its all mixed per order.
1. Scuffed with 600 grit
2. 2-3 coats of adhesion promotor (10-15 mins between coats)
3. 4 coats of paint (10 mins between coats)
4. 3 coats of clear (10 mins between coats)
5. Left to dry over night
6. Lightly wet-sand with 1500 grit
7. Polished using an orbital and some good quality polish like Meguiar's compound
Total cost around $50-$60
1 banana job!
New front ARB too!
oooohhh, that would look pretty rad color-coded too!!New front ARB too!
I was just looking at those today! Congrats! Looks great!!!New front ARB too!
Finished painting my side moldings to match the rest of the truck.
@taco47001 you can paint the hood yourself and save a lot of money. Just need to put a little time in. And if it looks like crap at the end of the day, then take it to a professional!
3 coats of primer, 4 coats of paint, 3 coats of clear, a little wet sanding with some 1500 grit and polishing to finish it off
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DAMN! You just cost me $25...... at AutomotiveTouchup.
-G
