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first waxing of the year...finally!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by red06toy, May 12, 2009.

  1. May 12, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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    red06toy

    red06toy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2.5 toytec, bilstein 5100 black grille, black lights, partially shaved decals remaning ones black, , trd fj wheels, sirius, Ipod interface, pre-filter delete
    just started gettin nice around here, so it was time for a tacoma detail! really tho, whats better than detailing the truck on a nice spring day?:cheers:
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  2. May 12, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    gavonder

    gavonder She's Kickass!

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    Very nice!!

    GA
     
  3. May 12, 2009 at 7:49 PM
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    CometKat

    CometKat Well-Known Member

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    I can think of a lot of things I’d rather do than wash and wax my truck. I washed and waxed right before winter last November then never touched it for the next 5 months. But I knew it was clean and protected underneath all that dirt.
     
  4. May 12, 2009 at 7:57 PM
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    red06toy

    red06toy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2.5 toytec, bilstein 5100 black grille, black lights, partially shaved decals remaning ones black, , trd fj wheels, sirius, Ipod interface, pre-filter delete
    yeah thats true, but it doesnt complain, ask me for money (sort of) and i enjoy doing it, always have...
     
  5. May 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM
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    sonjason

    sonjason Pink Taco Lover

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    I really like the impulse red... why did Toyota drop that color?!?!?

    Nice truck man.
     
  6. May 12, 2009 at 8:25 PM
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    white91formula

    white91formula Well-Known Member

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    nice to see another person from worcester
     
  7. May 13, 2009 at 10:12 AM
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    red06toy

    red06toy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2.5 toytec, bilstein 5100 black grille, black lights, partially shaved decals remaning ones black, , trd fj wheels, sirius, Ipod interface, pre-filter delete
    yeah, not many people in the city seem to care much about their truck. just something to get them around i guess.
     
  8. May 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM
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    bigyetti

    bigyetti Well-Known Member

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    sirius satilite radio, more on the way when i get more money. oh ya removed the secondary filter
    looks good i got clean mine . do you listen to the jason ellis show on faction. if so red dragons
     
  9. May 13, 2009 at 10:34 AM
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    w8n4mud

    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Stock. Purchased 2/17/19. Cement!
    looks brand new! Not bad for an 06! Wanna do mine next. :D
     
  10. May 13, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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    longbow

    longbow I see you now..................

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    looks great, I love those wheels. :thumbsup:
     
  11. May 13, 2009 at 3:53 PM
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    red06toy

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    2.5 toytec, bilstein 5100 black grille, black lights, partially shaved decals remaning ones black, , trd fj wheels, sirius, Ipod interface, pre-filter delete
    yeah sure I love so-cal this time of year send me 2 rd trip tix, ill bring the beer.
     
  12. May 13, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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    lipripr

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    Looks sweet. Do you have any problems getting minor scratches out of this paint? I have an 06 impulse red too and it's the worst paint I have ever worked with trying to get scratches out. ( i use a porter cable random orbital and grios waxes and polish) Just wondering if you find the same. thanks
     
  13. May 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM
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    Zombie Runner

    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    oil change...
    Truck look awesome!
    I just bought some wax and stuff today, just waiting for the nice warm day part..
     
  14. May 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
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    Dockhead

    Dockhead Formarly 08TRD4X4RadientRed

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    TRD Seat covers, K&N Series 77 intake, TRD plate frames, iPod interface
    can you do mine?
     
  15. May 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM
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    red06toy

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    i didnt know toyota dropped that color? Yeah its tough to get the scratches out. and my hood has some decent size chips in it. its very dirty now between working it and the damn pollen here. the wheels were the best purchase i made i think
     
  16. May 13, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    fasn8dave

    fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS!

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    Lookin' GOOOOD!
     
  17. May 13, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

    WilsonTheDog Kylie's dad

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    Looks good. It's a scientifically proven fact that IRP is the best color ever, especially when waxed. The debate is over, it's a fact.
    Therapy, just like the gym or the heavy bag in my garage. I go out and wash and wax and don't think, just do. It's either that or I find some random dude and ruin his month.
     
  18. May 13, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    white91formula

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    ive seen a few here and there that appear to have mods, but they are def hard to come by around here
     
  19. May 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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    red06toy

    red06toy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    yeah, it is therapy, for a guy any way. I like the gym, fixing my old chainsaws and working on the truck. One of the many things I cant seem to get my girlfriend to understand.....
     

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