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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:35 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Are you radiant red or sunfire red?

    Did you use a clear coat finish?

    Are you satisfied with how well the color matches in person?

    Should I ask another question?

    edit: nvm... I think you're radiant red because that's a sunfire red in the background
     
  2. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:42 PM
    Iceman2448

    Iceman2448 Well-Known Member

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    5100 OME 3" front lift 1.5 rear All Injen cold air Intake N-Fab light bar Hella 500FF lights Alpine Heand unit Type R 10 sub r500.1 amp Alpine 6x8 comps up front Alpine 6x9 in rear
    Yes sir it's Radiant Red!

    Yep 5 coats of high gloss clear, 4 baked on an the last dried over night!

    Omg yes it matches perfect, it's got the dark shadows in the shade and high gloss shine in the sunshine.
     
  3. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:45 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Sorry, more questions.... only because I'm going to color match my grille and flares eventually.

    5 coats as in:

    paint, clear, sand, paint, clear, sand...etc

    or

    paint, clear, clear, clear, clear, clear?

    And what do you mean by "baked on?" You threw it in the oven? :confused:
     
  4. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:51 PM
    Iceman2448

    Iceman2448 Well-Known Member

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    Paint booth was full but I dryer it in there. Dad painted a car Friday so I had to add it with his car.
     
  5. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:53 PM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    Think I'll be okay if I literally just dry it in the sun?

    lol
     
  6. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM
    JdevTac

    JdevTac Well-Known Member

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    Success! I got the bed tie down bolts to come out! Some PB Blaster and the impact drill worked! The bolts once removed didn't look all that rusty, and I think the little teeth on the screw head are what was giving me hell.
     
  7. Jun 2, 2012 at 1:58 PM
    Iceman2448

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    Yep. I got lazy on the last coat and left it outside. I'm going to bluff it after it dryers real good.
     
  8. Jun 2, 2012 at 3:09 PM
    Blackdawg

    Blackdawg Dr. Frankenstein

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    2wd fenders= fail! lol

    2012-06-02_15-51-17_825_983085a73c5bdd439e4a8f9412f0cecc1954d592.jpg

    Gonna order some glass works :cool:
     
  9. Jun 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    Mocked up how my spare tire will sit today. Realized angle aluminum is ballsack so I won't be sitting the tire vertically. And angled only takes away a little rear view if any.

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  10. Jun 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM
    Taco.VR4

    Taco.VR4 Fast Cars, Off-Road Trucks, and Hott Women ;)

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    swapped out both CV axles due to damaging both while torching the coilover bolts for the new fabtechs
     
  11. Jun 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM
    Chipskip

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    Replaced my radiator in my work parking lot while it was 103° outside!
     
  12. Jun 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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    Wow. That a little warm
     
  13. Jun 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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    I love having new headlight lens! ImageUploadedByTapatalk1338685592.192932.jpg
     
  14. Jun 2, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    Idk how far you are from Denver, but certifit sells body parts very cheap.
     
  15. Jun 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM
    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    told you:cool:
     
  16. Jun 2, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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    I used to run my spare angled like that. I made a carrier that mounted in a reciever hitch mounted in the front of the bed. Worked great.
     
  17. Jun 2, 2012 at 9:08 PM
    45acp

    45acp Paint me back in Wyoming again...

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    Was trying to plug in my tail lights and license plate lights today to make the truck drive-able, but ran into a problem. When I have the headlights on, the reverse lights, turn signals, and brake lights all work but not the reds that are supposed to always be on with the headlights. WTF? Help!
     
  18. Jun 3, 2012 at 12:42 AM
    Blackdawg

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    Do tell?? :spy:

    yes sir, that you did lol
     
  19. Jun 3, 2012 at 6:05 AM
    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    You know I live in between Wyoming and Denver.

    *cough* front end swap *cough*

    Just sayin....
     
  20. Jun 3, 2012 at 6:22 AM
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    Smokin with a smarty.
    Nice work!
     

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