New member and owner of 2005 GX470

[Nikita]

Hi Everyone!

My name is Nikita and I live in Calgary. After long time of research, decision making and waiting for a fair deal, I finally dropped my cash, 8700$ for white 2005 GX470.

It is in great condition with little over 200k km and small spots of rust that I already addressed (mb will post another thread).

Despite that the car is voracious on gas, it is extremely comfortable, reliable and fun to drive! I love this baby and absolutely happy with my first car I got!

GX470 owners reply here and unite

 

[Squirrelmaster]

Welcome!

 

[4runner4life98]

Nice find! Looks like you have already cleaned up the headlight‘s. I would start off next with removing that clear bra. A rubber grind wheel and some goo gone should do the trick.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

And what’s up with the low rider stance? Gotta get some height! Lol

 

[ADVFamilyHauler]

Welcome and congrats! Family and I want to explore Banff national park one of these days.

 

[GXO]

Welcome! If you FB go join mud there and GXOR.

 

[Nikita]

Nice find! Looks like you have already cleaned up the headlight‘s. I would start off next with removing that clear bra. A rubber grind wheel and some goo gone should do the trick.

Thanks! Yes I am planning to remove those clear bra as they are peeling off and vexing to the eye. Should I leave it without any film or do you cover up the front with the protection film? If so where do people usually buy them?

 

[Nikita]

And what’s up with the low rider stance? Gotta get some height! Lol

True! Just got the truck so I am contemplating on where and how to get it done. What height would you recommend?

 

[Nikita]

Welcome and congrats! Family and I want to explore Banff national park one of these days.

Thanks! Let me know when you are thinking to go for a trip there! I am particularly interested in trying some light off-roading in Banff area just to see what this babe can handle.

 

[Nikita]

Welcome! If you FB go join mud there and GXOR.

Thanks! I dont have FB so hope I wont miss out smth important...

 

[ebbs15]

Thanks! Yes I am planning to remove those clear bra as they are peeling off and vexing to the eye. Should I leave it without any film or do you cover up the front with the protection film? If so where do people usually buy them?

with how brittle the paint is, especially the white... I'd say remove it, clean and clay bar it, wax it then re apply new clear bra...

 

[Nikita]

with how brittle the paint is, especially the white... I'd say remove it, clean and clay bar it, wax it then re apply new clear bra...

Thanks for the suggestion -- I put this on my to do list then! Where do people buy new clear bra? I asked at the dealership and they ramped up astronomic prices for this film...

 

[ebbs15]

you can find it on Amazon if you want to do it yourself... but 3m is the maker. they have a "search for installer" but it doesn't list Canada. you could try contacting the folks on this list... see if any would do it

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also, some times if you talk to one of the dealer installers you can get them to do it on the side for cash A LOT cheaper.

 

[Nikita]

you can find it on Amazon if you want to do it yourself... but 3m is the maker. they have a "search for installer" but it doesn't list Canada. you could try contacting the folks on this list... see if any would do it

Find a graphic installer | Graphics and signage | 3M Canada

Our full-service network of partners is here to help you with your graphics project. View 3M Authorized Distributors, Select Graphics Providers, and Preferred Installers here.

www.3mcanada.ca

also, some times if you talk to one of the dealer installers you can get them to do it on the side for cash A LOT cheaper.

Thanks! It is very helpful! I just googled 3M and I see a couple Auto Body Protector companies in Calgary. I will give a call to them and ask how much they would ask for the job.