What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Well, some people cannot help but betray their secret loyalty ...

 

No offense taken. Just calling you out for trolling, simple as that.

 

Do what makes you happy! If you like them great. I think they look alright.

 

Welp, I love TW on a Sunday evening…
I did slapped my baby’s tail and made sure the gate is closed…
Good night, everyone! See you all tomorrow!

 

I got one off Amazon.

Tarp, Black, Durable, Waterproof,...

$55 Tarp, Black, Durable, Waterproof, 10 Oz. Vinyl w/Reinforced Edges (4' X 5' Feet)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787MM2Y4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Yes, I realize this. Not the point. They were taken off of the “deal” without my knowledge. I was shocked when I took delivery and there were no floor mats. I have only bought 3 new vehicles in my life. Every one of those had floor mats.

 

Your Thoughts on Ceramic Coating
Thanks

 

The store bought stuff (meguiars/turtle wax) isn't worth the effort. The professional line definitely is so long as you understand how to use/apply it. (Youtube, Obsessed Garage/The Rag Company)

Clay and then polish the truck with Sonax Perfect Finish compound and Rupes white or yellow pads. Clean panels with Gtechniq panel wipe. Apply Gtechniq CSL, wipe off, then top with Gtechniq Exo V5, wipe off. Keep vehicle garaged/dry and let product sit overnight to fully cure. I believe 10-12 hours is the recommendation.

Maintenance wash with Koch Chemie GSF gentle snow foam, dry with leaf blower and apply P&S beadmaker.

That combo is supposed to last up to 5 years, but after a full year in the AZ sun (always garaged, washed weekly with Koch Chemie GSF and topped with P&S beadmaker) the roof and hood are due for another application.

The smaller bottle of CSL is enough for the Tacoma as that product isn't layerable and only gets one coat. You'll want the larger bottle of ExoV5 to do 2 coats.

I just bought Gtechnic C4 for the plastic trim and will do that after the Exo V5 is re applied.

The P&S beadmaker seems to attract dust (static cling), but with this ceramic coating combo everything literally just falls off when rinsed. Vehicle washing becomes so much easier.

 

I have a feeling the owner of the tacoma put in a higher rated fuse after the original fuse blew in an attempt for a quick fix.

 

Every. F*ckin'. Time.

 

Swapped out the factory Goodyear rubber for Falken Wildpeak AT3’s

 

Maybe you should have read the contract in more detail. You can buy mats that are way better than Toyota ones like Husky Xact Contour. Maybe call it a day, get past it, and enjoy your new ride and get good mats.

 

I hate my $45k truck ... all over $100 floor mats.

 

Funny, it was AB plates.

 

Really? Okay…hey everyone let’s sh/t on the new guy here. Flex them keyboard muscles…LOL.

 

I live with a lot of road muck and while I like a clean shiny car, I'm not willing to put as much effort into it. So for me the store bought ceramic/SiO2 (which is quite a different product than the professional stuff) is perfect as it takes 10 minutes apply and lasts a few months. I've even been known to take it through an automatic car wash with brushes (scary stuff!).

If you want to keep perfect paint, listen to these folks that do it all up right and don't listen to me (and avoid the auto car washes).
If you just want to keep it cleaner and shinier than pretending you have time to wax it but never find the time, try the store bought "ceramic" stuff as it's super easy to apply in minutes works pretty well.

 

That's hilarious!

 

You complain bitterly about $100 floormats as if it ruined your purchase experience. Floormats are easily replaced, often people change brands because they did not like the first aftermarket brand they purchased.

You will have much more grief over install instructions for sliders and bed-racks, or much more concern about buying a hard-top instead of a soft-top because of suspension changes you need for leafsprings or airbags in the rear.

You have not even begun your frustrations and hard decisions.

 

Put on some struts. No more rod.

 

Fck Yes! So much easier with the struts, imho.