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

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Apr 29, 2021 at 6:30 PM
    Tacoma13_NC

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    I tried Simple Green and vinegar and a magic eraser, but to no avail. I think it's money well spent for some new moldings, and I use 303 protectant spray on them periodically to keep them from going bad again.
     
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  2. Apr 29, 2021 at 6:49 PM
    boogie3478

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    Love those tires.
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2021 at 6:51 PM
    theolee

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    True
     
  4. Apr 29, 2021 at 6:55 PM
    Tacoma13_NC

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    I use Griot's Garage black satin tire coating instead of gloss black. It brings out the deep black color of the tire without all of the shine.
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2021 at 6:55 PM
    Mike714

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    Threw on the fifteen52 Turbo Mac’s and some KO2’s.

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  6. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:05 PM
    powder1134

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    I like that, but I'm assuming it is the same dirt magnet as the gloss.
     
  7. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:08 PM
    Tacoma13_NC

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    Nope, not nearly as bad as gloss. Once it dries and sets in, it looks really good. Stay conservative with the application and it won't build up shine or attract dirt.
     
  8. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:09 PM
    Stripedbass

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    cwcustomlights.com
     
  9. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:11 PM
    powder1134

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    Nice. Thanks for the tip. Challenge accepted.
     
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  10. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:28 PM
    theolee

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    Right on, I'll check it out. Not a gloss fan one bit. The stuff I use loses its shine pretty quick but leaves it looking new. No grease. I can't stand greasy products. :D
     
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  11. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM
    Tacoma13_NC

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    Sometimes I like the wet look, but most of the time I like a "just drove on a dusty road" looking tire instead.
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:32 PM
    theolee

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    You mean the "used for what it's intended for" look? :D
     
  13. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    Dirt? EW...
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2021 at 7:36 PM
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    Messed around with split screen on my iPad mini this weekend. Decided I’m just going to do this instead of a headunit upgrade for now.

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    You should pull the door panel and see if the two small bolts that hold the window to the regulator are loose. If they are, use blue Loctite and tighten them.
     
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    Dents and scratches... Fox 2.5 Factory
    Picked up a 2nd gen high top cap. Doesn't fit a 3rd gen very well...
    Cant open the tailgate but at least there is all that head room!
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  20. Apr 30, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    Got up early loaded the fridge and other gear before work for a quick 2 nighter this weekend up north. Trying to spend more then 50 nights this year out camping. That was my goal last year but thanks to the closures last year only made it out for 32.
     

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