Does this group buy also includes ARB Bull bar bumper?
Metal-Tech 2019 GROUP BUY for Bumpers and Sliders!
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Buddy just afvised me RE: POR15.
"You have to make sure to cover up the POR-15, it doesn't like sunlight"
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Ordered! 
I'm interested in getting in on this with a set of sliders for a 200. Then I saw the shipping quote for $416, can this be right?
James Bentley
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Hi @wtmtnterror in the pictures online, these look bigger than the 100 series sliders. Might give them a call @ 503-822-1111 and confirm why the shipping is that much (oversize, freight line only, etc) Hope that helps
Shoot us your Zip code. If your outside of a major area ways it can get spendy. Also, the 200 sliders only come powder coated so the packaging to protect them adds to the size. These have to go truck fright as UPS will not pick them up. PM me your zip Happy to do a custom quote for you. Also, These are in stock to ship right away. Mark
I'm ordering tonight! But do you have any short enough to accommodate front flaps on a hundy?
FYI the 100 series Raw sliders went out of stock this AM (40 deep to start). We are waiting on Laser cutting right now. Next Thursday I am putting two welders on them (left and right) to get them to ship ASAP. The official back in stock date is now July 15th for raw. However, shooting to start shipping the raw slides with the UPS labels baking on to them still hot from welding. Powdercoated ones 20 deep at the start are now gone. We are shooting to have them back in July 31st
This is Helocat after the groupbuy is over
Ive got oem front flaps and im going to just take my dremel out and notch the backside of flap, should work perfect, just cut a rectangle at the top to let the slider slip in. Take your time and it should look nice. Gonna order my sliders friday.
@helocat just wanted to say these sliders look great and very well made! Haven’t had a chance to install them yet because my truck is in the shop, plus I still need to paint them.
I have a few 4 ounce cans of POR-15, and a box of Rust-Oleum Rust Converter/Preventer (matte black finish, spray cans). I’m trying to decide how much effort I want to put in to protecting them / painting them. I’m tempted to clean them and skip the POR-15, and just hit them with several coats Rust-Oleum rust converter/preventer. I used the Rust-Oleum on my gas tank skid plate and it’s still rust free after one NE winter.
What is your recommendation for the OPOR sliders?
Also, thanks again for doing this group buy!
I have a few 4 ounce cans of POR-15, and a box of Rust-Oleum Rust Converter/Preventer (matte black finish, spray cans). I’m trying to decide how much effort I want to put in to protecting them / painting them. I’m tempted to clean them and skip the POR-15, and just hit them with several coats Rust-Oleum rust converter/preventer. I used the Rust-Oleum on my gas tank skid plate and it’s still rust free after one NE winter.
What is your recommendation for the OPOR sliders?
Also, thanks again for doing this group buy!
Do it once, do it right.
I think I'm going to take the time and POR-treat, then several coats, drying appropriately between AND NOT TOO THICK. No runs this time, no runs!
He he he, you mean that's our steel vendors and UPS! I very much do appreciate the business.
Everyone that supports Metal-tech 4x4 is also supporting 9.5 full-time staff w/ full benefits making up 7 families w/ 8 children. Two of our staff are also adults with disabilities working as full members of our team and do amazing work.
. We also support all the TLCA events that reach out to us, plus the 100 and 200 in the hills since day one! FJ Summit...etc. It all goes around for sure! Again we appreciate the support. Mark
@Slashzero and others:
How to paint raw sliders, at least the way I do:
www.metaltech4x4.com
How to paint raw sliders, at least the way I do:
Blog - Metal Tech 4x4
www.metaltech4x4.com
@Slashzero and others:
How to paint raw sliders, at least the way I do:
Blog - Metal Tech 4x4
Thanks! I just picked up some:
1. Rust-Oleum Automotive 12 oz. Self Etching Gray Primer Spray
2. Rust-Oleum Automotive 12 oz. High Heat Flat Black Protective Enamel Spray Paint
I’ve been meaning to clean up and paint my calipers at some point anyway.
Note: Rustoleum also has a glossy clear coat spray, but it has terrible reviews.
Why do you recommend using the cheapest powder laundry detergent possible? I hade Tide powder which I use for laundry.
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We want as much harsh Alkali as possible and as little to no extra stuff. Tide has perfumes and extra stuff to make the laundry soft and not get so ripped up. Cheap stuff is harsh alkali so what we want for our steel.
You can try to track down powdered Alkali to but this is the easiest and cheapest way to get the 3oz or so that you need for one set of sliders.
Not recalling my chemistry off the top of my head, but how about borax, baking powder or washing soda?
I was just going to post the same question about using Borax!
Also, what about plain old dish soap?
Did that to my OPOR sliders last year. It's possible (probable) I just did a bad job, but they look like HELL after a single salty winter. Live and learn...
