What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Getting ready to apply MavCoat Steel Shield as soon as it stops raining and we get a little sun. Since the truck is still brand new I didn't like the thought of covering it with sticky Fluid Film. I figured I would try MavCoat this year, and if it doesn't work that well, I can Fluid Film next year. MavCoat is safe for all surfaces, goes on clear, and is suppose to be dry to the touch. Living in the rust belt has several disadvantages.

 

I really wish there were an easy way to hide the chrome on the vent rings, rather than just the black portion. #firstworldproblems

 

I think those wheels look pretty spiffy, too.

The plastic covers on the other hand... I'd sooner paint the wheels that are already on there (or derp for that matter). But hey, it's YOUR truck and YOUR money.

Pretty sure those plastic covers are going to be holding the winter's salt-laden slop against your steel wheels.

 

DIY bed mat. Not bad for $47. Prob hold up a little longer than most too.
Might trim for rear tie downs. Pending bed stiffeners.

 

Yes, do tell...

 

Speaking of rust prevention... Well, I would, but having viewed this thread from 2014 by @TacoGlenn ( ), I'm speechless:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/rust-prevention-treatment-consolidation-thread.355928/

(just look at the first 3 posts)

 

Looks like a horse stall mat that's been trimmed to fit

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/4-ft-x-6-ft-x-3-4-in-thick-rubber-stall-mat?rfk=1

 

Yeah I thought about that too. I'm not an important person so I'm able to leave my truck set until the streets are bone dry. Hey thanks for your input though.

 

Need halp:

Any good Ditch light install write ups out there? Lights showed up today and the only trouble I’m having is with the wiring through the firewall to the switch. Don’t know where to start... : /

 

Start by going through the grommet.. I found this within 2 seconds of googling "2016 tacoma ditch lights". Think it's pretty straight forward this is the one I used to reference switch colors.
https://youtu.be/QJ3Nt5EmkS0

 

Guess I'm looking for a bit more detail on 1) Getting through the firewall 2) fishing it through the inner dash area.

In the vid he mentions using a straight wire to push through, but it ends there in terms of actually showing anything else about getting the wire to the switch.

'Preciate it anyway!

 

Lol. Yep! Tractor supply. About 60 lbs. I think the site claims 100.

 

How's the road noise with this light installed?

 

Beast! Yep, all you need now is a little pastidip! Awesome looking rig!

 

I mean it's pretty simple dude. Wire through grommet. Push it through, feed it through, pull the rubber from the side what ever you have to call it to get the long wire through without damaging other wires...Again the helpful video I linked was found in about 2 seconds, perhaps digging deeper with Google would provide what you're missing Although you'll probably find the exact same description. You fish it through... here's another video hope it helps. Where exactly is the switch you're trying to reach?

https://youtu.be/jtNwfU9j9_w

 

Oh but there is! @rrentrop sells a great black out dash kit that is super easy to install. It even comes with a few extras in case you mess up.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/blacked-out-dash-chrome.528820/

Also see his eBay store:
https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183072070656
Bundle products and save on shipping.

 

That Voodoo Blue color is really growing on me

 

added a bed mat, put a bed rail on my tail gate then mounted shovel and traction boards. not the prettiest right now but it works

 

And replacements are always free in the event you need more!

 

Of course there is... lol

I'm ordering them after Thanksgiving. Thank you for the awesome link!!