After moving to Idaho a couple years ago, I decided an SUV would be a more suitable vehicle for getting out than my previous 2007 Tundra regular cab. The tundra was a great truck but I was wanting somethings smaller and more comfortable to do some longer trips. Ive always been a fan of the Land Cruisers and when doing some research ran across the GX470s. I knew that was the answer and began searching for a solid example for sale. After a couple months of searching, I ran across a well maintained 2008 model in blizzard white with charcoal interior. I was hoping to avoid there white due to the peeling issues but, given the vehicles overall condition and service history, decided to make a deal and pick it up. Here it isin WA ready to head back to ID:
I cruised home without issue and began planning to do some maintenance that was due. The timing belt needed done and I wanted to do what I could to take car of the paint.
The timing belt job took a couple days but gave me the opportunity to replace the coolant, water pump, all the idler pulleys, belt tensioner and the serpentine belt. I went ahead and changed there oil while I was at it. I noticed the factory skid plate was fairly crusty while removing it and decided to replace it with an aftermarket aluminum plate. RCI happened to be running a great deal at the time and I opted to pick up their plate. Couldn't have been happier with that choice!
Next came time to try and preserve the paint. It has its share of wear and tear from the years but is decent overall. I opted to clay it well, polish out any minor damage and ceramic coat it. I chose the cerakote brand coating as I've had good luck spraying their firearms coatings. It turned out great and will hopefully help keep the blizzard white as nice as possible.
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I cruised home without issue and began planning to do some maintenance that was due. The timing belt needed done and I wanted to do what I could to take car of the paint.
The timing belt job took a couple days but gave me the opportunity to replace the coolant, water pump, all the idler pulleys, belt tensioner and the serpentine belt. I went ahead and changed there oil while I was at it. I noticed the factory skid plate was fairly crusty while removing it and decided to replace it with an aftermarket aluminum plate. RCI happened to be running a great deal at the time and I opted to pick up their plate. Couldn't have been happier with that choice!
Next came time to try and preserve the paint. It has its share of wear and tear from the years but is decent overall. I opted to clay it well, polish out any minor damage and ceramic coat it. I chose the cerakote brand coating as I've had good luck spraying their firearms coatings. It turned out great and will hopefully help keep the blizzard white as nice as possible.
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