I love it when a plan comes together! Great job and impressive results. 
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NLXTACY
Wits' End
Damn that is sooo tempting...
If you are running a roof rack did you consider running pass-thru's for electrical?
Kinda like these:
Heyco® Liquid Tight Cordgrips Straight-Thru, PG Hubs For Flexible Cords. For use in clearance or threaded holes.
I think that would be the only other thing I would consider. I have been thinking about doing this ever since we "took off" our roof rack
If you are running a roof rack did you consider running pass-thru's for electrical?
Kinda like these:
Heyco® Liquid Tight Cordgrips Straight-Thru, PG Hubs For Flexible Cords. For use in clearance or threaded holes.
I think that would be the only other thing I would consider. I have been thinking about doing this ever since we "took off" our roof rack
If you are running a roof rack did you consider running pass-thru's for electrical?
Kinda like these:
Heyco® Liquid Tight Cordgrips Straight-Thru, PG Hubs For Flexible Cords. For use in clearance or threaded holes.
Interesting, never thought of those (then again I don't have a factory rack)... but i have used those for outdoor cabling (surveillance, etc) and work very well.
NLXTACY
Wits' End
Exactly. I am eventually going to have some permanent fixtures on my roof rack and some will require power so I'm trying to be pragmatic. Doing what SF80 did but in my LX color may look good.
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Damn that is sooo tempting...
If you are running a roof rack did you consider running pass-thru's for electrical?
Kinda like these:
Heyco® Liquid Tight Cordgrips Straight-Thru, PG Hubs For Flexible Cords. For use in clearance or threaded holes.
I think that would be the only other thing I would consider. I have been thinking about doing this ever since we "took off" our roof rack
Yep, I have a few of these waiting for roof rack lights:
Amazon.com: Ancor 765000 Marine Grade Electrical Wire Seal (Round Cable, 10 to 2-Gauge, .24-.47 Cable Range, UV Black): Sports & Outdoors
I had them shoot their finest texture for easy cleanup and to make sure that the electrical connections make a good seal. I'll also probably use a little silver RTV sealant just in case also.
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Oh, and the Line-x guys estimated 20 lbs of material went onto the roof. They had an "advertising" S-10 that they completely covered roof to sill and they weighed the material at 90 lbs. Not too worried about being top-heavy.
Sweet Action!! I like it... I want it...
I like it... I want it...
Slim D
SILVER Star
That looks sweet!
I've been thinking about Line-X'ing my roof for a while now as the clear coat looks terrible, but was bit worried about heat soak! That's what the AC is for...
After seeing your rig, I'm definitely having it done. I'll probably do the hood too as it look as bad as the roof.
I've been thinking about Line-X'ing my roof for a while now as the clear coat looks terrible, but was bit worried about heat soak! That's what the AC is for...
After seeing your rig, I'm definitely having it done. I'll probably do the hood too as it look as bad as the roof.
Nice job bro. Now I (I mean my wife) has one more mod to agonize over.
Man - that looks sweet! I really like the way it came out even though I was skeptical when I first saw the post. Great work!
Looks great!
Damplifier does act as a thermal insulator because of the foil
Damplifier Pro does even better because of the ultra thick foil. 50% thicker = better heat reduction.
Looks awesome!
ANT
Damplifier does act as a thermal insulator because of the foil
Damplifier Pro does even better because of the ultra thick foil. 50% thicker = better heat reduction.
Looks awesome!
ANT
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I've been considering a repaint for my hood and roof. I am going this route instead
Brian, would you mind sharing the name of the shop that did this for those of us in the Bay Area?
Thanks.
It was out in Antioch, I *think*. I'm in SF and anything across a bridge or tunnel is foreign territory for me. It was a nice place, newly converted shop. Not to far from an In-n-out? (Yum!) Hope that helps!
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Thanks! Quick question: there are places where the damplifier got doubled up (either I was too lazy to trim properly or it was a rattle problem area.) Did I create an issue by doing that? Did I create a time paradox by having a foil layer in between?
sandcruiser
....back in the saddle again....
interesting mod. Should be a lot quieter and stronger.
I'd have to see it in lighter color- a black roof just isn't practical for me.
It *looks* solid. I like it.
I'd have to see it in lighter color- a black roof just isn't practical for me.
It *looks* solid. I like it.
SF80, I like the results. Definitely a great foundation for an aftermarket roof rack.
Now that I hear LineX is color matching, I'm thinking a white total body coating would be the real deal.
Any thoughts as to the downside to LineXing the entire truck?
Upsides include no washing, waxing, or other paint maintenance issues; can use a power washer for cleaning
; and, it's impervious to scratches from branches or car keys...where ever your wheeling takes you. 
-KK
Now that I hear LineX is color matching, I'm thinking a white total body coating would be the real deal.
Any thoughts as to the downside to LineXing the entire truck?
Upsides include no washing, waxing, or other paint maintenance issues; can use a power washer for cleaning
; and, it's impervious to scratches from branches or car keys...where ever your wheeling takes you. -KK
Thanks! Quick question: there are places where the damplifier got doubled up (either I was too lazy to trim properly or it was a rattle problem area.) Did I create an issue by doing that? Did I create a time paradox by having a foil layer in between?
Nah
No problem
Damplifier and Damplifier Pro can be doubled up without issue. You are fine.
ANT
SF80, I like the results. Definitely a great foundation for an aftermarket roof rack.
Now that I hear LineX is color matching, I'm thinking a white total body coating would be the real deal.
Any thoughts as to the downside to LineXing the entire truck?
Upsides include no washing, waxing, or other paint maintenance issues; can use a power washer for cleaning
-KK
Con - Weight possibly
Pro - Color Matching
, I like the outcome this a lot, but being I own and white and am fond of the color, I wouldn't want to throw black on top IMO.
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