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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:57 PM
    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Couldn't that be solved with air bags? I can see people riding on the bump stops and complaining about tire wear.
     
  2. Apr 12, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Stig Resident smartass

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    Just get something that's meant to tow what you want for the road... You will be much happier on your trip.
     
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  3. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    mountainmonkey Well-Known Member

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    Never enough
    I’m thinking about using a spray on bed liner to coat my sliders and front bumper, maybe my skids too. Any reason not to? I’m thinking the texture will be nice on the sliders and will be a durable coating for everything.
     
  4. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:39 PM
    Nazupag524

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    The only thing I’ve heard bad about doing sliders like that is you could tear up the back of your legs getting in and out :notsure:
     
  5. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    my over night mission has begun

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  6. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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    Whatcha cookin?
     
  7. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:43 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    How is that even remotely logical?

    I have to order two dash cams now.
     
  8. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    Boston Butt
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:54 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    My house is about the size of a sequoia.

    Been living in it for 16 years just fine.
     
  10. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    #junkyardparts
    Gramps turned me onto this stuff. It’s been holding up well. I have it on my bumper and my old bed cage.

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  11. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:56 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Harder to touch up than rattle can.
     
  12. Apr 12, 2018 at 6:57 PM
    Iamraiderpower

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    Plasti dip that shit, all the cool kids are doing it, even a dedicated thread for it cause it’s #soeasyamonkeycoulddoit :D
     
  13. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:01 PM
    odomandr

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    My rear bumper is linex or the like. I'd rather have powdecoat like the front. My sliders are t b at rustoleum. Its good but will need to be applied correctly and I suggest a primer
     
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  14. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:02 PM
    Iamraiderpower

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    Self etching primer for best results.
     
  15. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    What don’t you like about the linex compared to the powder? Just curious
     
  16. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    I used rustoleum textured black on my sliders. Easy to touch up, hides blemishes, and has a fine grip tape feel.
     
  17. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    May just have to check it out.
    Thanks
     
  18. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:20 PM
    Stig

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    Do something you can spray on and repair easily if you plan on actually using them.

    My sliders that had powdercoat (original RCI shop vehicle ones) had rust that would get beneath the coat and it was a pain to fix. Always under them grinding and spraying over since the water would just sneak under the powdercoat.
     
  19. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:33 PM
    Martyinco

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    One to view the crash and one so we can see your expression for racking up points?
     
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  20. Apr 12, 2018 at 7:36 PM
    odomandr

    odomandr Well-Known Member

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    I wish I could paint it to seal but it definitely is a coating that can get moisture beneath it
     
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