TacoFMS' attempt at a build thread

Yep, signed papers today. Will take it home on Tuesday.

Oh yes.

 

That’s awesome. Is it a Highlander?

 

Yes sir. 22 platinum AWD

 

That thing is slick!

Now the question begs to be answered…what kind of tires are you going to get for it?

 

Running what it has, hopefully for a long time! That purchase hurt the bank account bad! So none left for tires.

 

Good answer! lol

 

@TAZMINATOR

Actual trailer build pictures start on page 83.

 

@TacoFMS Great build! I was hoping you have 7x14 trailer, I can't have that small. Thanks though. I can't have walking around while bending over due low ceiling height. I have a bad back from work injury.

I plan to get 7x14x7 trailer and leave it at the park so I can go wheeling... something like that.

I don't want a trailer with me when going wheeling... because it makes me nervous since I watched the video that a guy with 4runner with the trailer similar yours that flipped over years ago.

My ex doesn't care I am wheeling or be on TW... but she said wheeling is boring... so I left her. I want a girl who is big fan of wheeling/camping.

I usually detail mine but I am nervous about getting seat clean since I don't want to put too much water in them.. I have not done seats before.. I am good at detailing though. But I am not that good as @TacoFMS I have scratches on mine but I got scratches off of the headlights.. wheeew!

 

Well, when the tent is fully deployed you would have to be over 7ft tall to not be able to walk underneath it without ducking.

I am just shy of 6'6" and can easily walk all around without ducking when the platform is raised.

I typically leave this trailer at camp while i go wheel, but i tend to take some sketchy ways to get to the camp... and the trailer follows just fine.

 

Yeah I have seen people bring their trailers... Interesting stuff. Some are fancy, some are simple.

I tried to find the video that the guy had silver 4runner with trailer.... I can't remember where he went... I couldn't find it. I can't remember his name. I haven't watched his videos since his trailer flipped over.

 

Is this who you are referencing:

 

Yes. That one. Thank you.

 

Time to make the new ride shine!

First polish stage is done.

One more polish, then I get to wash, prep and start the ceramic!

 

@TacoFMS You sold the Tacoma? or keep it?

Nice car.

 

I still have it. It is currently sitting in the driveway.

The highlander is just my new daily driver.

 

And I'm done.

Only have about 12 hours in it this time. Didn't have to do a compound and was able to just stick with a light polish.


The hood after finishing.

So the procedure was; wash, clay bar, stripping wash, polish, final polish, surface prep wash, ceramic, glaze/sealant, top coat with wax.

 

You missed spots...

jk

Looks great!

 

Man that looks great!

 

Need to come do mine....