What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Color matched the grill surround black, took off all emblems and custom painted them light blue, remounted, got custom trd OR graphics to replace factory, same style, size, but metallic light blue and white with metallic gunmetal shadow (to match wheels I'll eventually get. Don't know how to add pics

 

23 miles across the bay from the Eastern Shore to Virginia Beach.

 

My friend was there when that happened. His truck got some hail damage, got the $5k insurance check, and today he's trading it in for a new one.

 

Finished the Fold-a-cover install. Tested the GPS wiring and paired my phone with the hands free Motorola gadget (Toyo radio hates my old phone)

 

Do you get more chatter with Lucas brand 75W90?

 

Got all my lights tinted. Was getting light oxidation on my headlights so I restored them and got them wrapped up with UV protective film. Figured I'd do the whole truck while at the shop.

 

What paint did you use to color match? How was it?

 

Installed my version of a no holes front plate bracket. Here is my write-up:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/339991-my-take-no-holes-license-plate-bracket.html

 

Mounted a 50" Radius LED bar

 

Not that I have noticed. I drove about 200 miles today and it's running real smooth.

 

Nice job. What did it all cost ya

 

Plasti dipped grill surround, emblem and lower to match. Getting ready for the black wheels and new tires coming on Tuesday!!
De-badging next I think... and trying to build up the nerve to blackout headlights

 

I just went to a paint store and told them the paint code, because it's just gloss black I paid $13 for a can and plastidipped, then painted, then clear coated it. It didn't come out perfect but it's Plastidip underneath so after it gets chipped a bit I'll peel and redo...probably get it vinyl wrapped eventually. Used tacoma blue for the emblems etc again over Plastidip with clear finish. 3 coats of everything. Came out great. Girlfriend is mirin'

 

I made my emblem camo with duct tape and patience. I think it turned out pretty good.

 

Changed my front, rear, and transfer case oil - now my garages stinks like old gear oil. I bought a 2012 with 50,000 miles and I think the front and rear had never been changed (or possibly only changed once). The transfer case oil was pretty clean.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8P5vGcf-NU

Matt

 

hahaha

 

Ok.... My tacoma is up for sale... I gotta get me a Ferd!!!

 

$450 for the bar from Relentless during the 20% off sale. Labor/installation...free...

 

Debadged my tailgate. Doors up next.