Magnetic Gray Thread!!!

this last trip was quite hardcore.. I got scratches all over, ripped a valve stem, stuck the pull strap in the hitch receiver, etc.

It was really fun though.







All the pics from the trip are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thebeachboy/sets/72157620269099155/

 

Very nice!

 

I had my lift put on David Tarantino hooked me up big time. I ll have more pics soon I have to do a write up.

 

Anyone got a mag gray with bhlm? I just debadged, blacked out headlamps would be next, but I wanna see em on another mag first.

 

Damn Beachboy, you wheel that shit HARD! At least in that mud.

Glad to see this thread goin nicely!

 

I wheel it hard because I bought a truck for that.

I need my sliders and the rest of the armor in because it's getting beat up already...

 

Damn dude...where the armor at???

 

Hey folks. Picked this up middle of May. Dealer prep was poor- dirty, adhesive lines on panels, engine compartment, wheels dirty....

Silly me expecting a brand new vehicle to be delivered in "clean" condition. I suppose it was dealership "clean", but since I'm a bit OCD, I took the next few weekends to clean and detail it properly.

Started by removing front seats to install Wet Okoles and Weathertech floor liners. With seats out, vacumed interior, wiped everything with a light woolight and water solution, then dried. Applied Poorboys natural look dressing to all plastic + vinyl + leather. Cleaned all windows.
Reinstalled seats.
Installed floor liners.

Jacked up, put on axle stands, removed wheels. Washed, dried wheel faces and barrels. Applied 1 coat Ultima Paint Guard Plus (easy wipe-on walk-away sealant). Set wheels aside. Cleaned all wheel arches and suspension components with all-purpose cleaner,dried. Applied Chem Guys undercarraige spray to arches and components.
Reinstalled wheels.

Washed, dried, clayed entire truck including glass.
Polished whole truck with Porter Cable with Optimum Polish on a finishing pad.
Applied 1 coat

$22 Collinite 845 Insulator Wax-Easy to Use Carnauba+Polymer Wax Sealant-High Gloss Shine+Durable Hydrophobic Beading & Long Lasting Paint Protection for Cars/Boats/Trucks/RVs & Motorcycles (16 fl oz)

Collinite 845 and buffed off.

Following weekend, I cleaned the engine bay with a light all-purpose cleaner with brushes and microfiber towels. Waxed all painted metal with Colli 845. Sprayed CD-2 over whole engine then let it run for 5 minutes. Wiped off excess CD-2.
Washed truck and wheels again.
Removed wheels again to apply 2nd coat UPGP.
Applied 2nd coat Colli 845 to truck and removed.
Reinstalled wheels.

Sorry about the long post folks, once I got started, I couldn't stop .

So here's my 09 Mag Gray...




WMB67

 

Wow, you really went to town on that! One thing I have that I don't see on your list - I got a couple cans of scotch guard waiting for application. You putting anything on your seats to seal em?

 

What kind of tent is that Beach?

 

wmb67, that is what I call clean. If you were closer to me, I'd probably pay you to do that to the Expedition. I'm nowhere near that caring even though i love the thing to death.
Damn dude, that thing is just SO DAMN CLEAN!!! You should get a freakin' award!

 

" I got a couple cans of scotch guard waiting for application. You putting anything on your seats to seal em?[/quote]"


Wet Okoles .

If I didn't have the seat covers, I would definitely apply some Scotchguard.



"wmb67, that is what I call clean. If you were closer to me, I'd probably pay you to do that to the Expedition. I'm nowhere near that caring even though i love the thing to death.
Damn dude, that thing is just SO DAMN CLEAN!!! You should get a freakin' award! "

Detailing is my little hobby. A couple hours in the driveway is almost like therapy.

It was alot of work, But I hit it hard 3 or 4 Sundays to tighten everything up to a high standard. I paid alot of money for this vehicle and I am damn well going to keep it tip-top

But also, by getting a real solid base of protection on the whole interior/exterior, wheels and engine bay, this will make it soooo much easier to clean up and keep looking great in the future.

 

Ok, it's finally in the driveway!!! Jesus, 3 hours just to get in and out of there. Paperwork took forever for them to get to me. I had them install the side steps and tailgate extender. Anyways, super excited, but have to wait til Monday to get full insurance, so no driving til then.... Now, what to do first...........hmmm............

 

my truck was that clean the first 2 weeks, then I started wheeling it and now it's scratched all over..

it still looks good when you'Re 15ft or more away ahaha

 

It's a normal (well, a good quality Jack Wolfskin) 3 places tent that I pop and put in the bed. I enter from the sides (there are two vestibules). I need to climb on the tire to get in, but the vestibules give me plenty of dry spare to leave boots and stuff.

Inside we fit two comfortably.

But I am looking for a camper shell, it's cooler in the morning sun and more waterproof.

 

haven't really done much but t-rex headlight brows, 3m bra, match painted tube steps, bed cover and paint match tint on the tai lights. we're about to take the taco for a road trip to vancouver, canada

 

Ok, here's some pics. '09 TRD with 18 miles on it!

 

My insurance has a 30 day grace period where you're automatically insured on anything new you buy, I think that's pretty standard. Call you 1800 claims number and ask em if you're unsure, but I bet you have the same thing.

 

Very nice! I like it! Need a little lift and some bigger wheels and it'll look perfect.

You can get ti home and not pass 20 miles??? LUCKY!

 

Yah, dealer isn't too far away. I doubt I'll do a lift - I'm a 5'6" chic so I'm doing good to get into it now! LOL!
Why do I not have a color-keyed grill thingy? I've seen others that do like Trippin's....Guess that'll be on my list......