TheDarkOne’s Build and Pictures Thread.

[TheDarkOne]

2019 Magnetic Grey, TRD Offroad Edition

Performance:
– Spectre external Air Filter with Heat Shield
– ReadyLift 3” SST Lift Kit


Wheels/Tires:
- BFG MUD Terrain T/A KM3 285/70R17
- HISH 1.5 inch 6x5.5 Wheel Spacers

Lighting:
– S-V.4 LED Conversion Kit (Low Beams)
– Disabled DRLÂ’s with Replacment LED HeadLamp Strips
– 3000K Fog Lamps
- Rigidhorse 4 Inch Led Pod Lights 80W 8000LM 6500K,Ditch Lights

Exterior:
– Front Bumper Cut
– Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop
- Matte Black Hood Stamp
– Blacked Out Rear Valance
– Blacked out F/R Toyota Emblems
- American Flag B/W Rear Toyota Emblem
– Tinted Tail Lights & 3rd Break Light
– Tinted Front Side Markers
- Distressed American Flag Rear Window Decal
- 3D Print Fangs

Interior:
– Rear Mounted Fire Extinguisher
- Raptor Liner Rear Cargo Area and side floor panels to Front Side Kick Panels.
- Dash Mat, Black in color.

I.C.E.
– Alphasonik 10" Sub mounted to rear 40% side seat.
- Old (under Powered) Kenwood Amp. In process of upgrading to something that is better suited for sub.

Misc./Gear
– Roof Rack

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[TheDarkOne]

Pics from Front Bumper Trim & Air Breather Install....

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[TheDarkOne]

I despise the chrome on the rear Tails. So I took it upon myself to research how to get a professional look using VHT NiteShade. This project is on the tail end of being done, as I only have to reinstall the lights and Compound and Buff them.

Here is a few side notes I have kept for this process.

Needed Items

2000 grit
Duplia Clear Coat Perfect Match Acrylic Enamel 2-3 light coats and then 1 med - heavy coat
Masking Tape
Polish - black soft pad -makes shiny - Megians polish
Compound -Griot's Garage Fast Correcting Cream for removal of severe paint defects - Orange foam pad
Wax to seal
Microfiber cloth x2
Spray bottle - water

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VHT NightShade , 5 coats

Wet Sand 2000- Smooth and hazy
Clear- 3 light,1 heavy 15 minutes/24 hrs
tape around area for buffing

Wet Sand 2000- Smooth/Dry (no shine) hazy
Cut/fast correcting compound cream w/ semi course pad

Polish with Softpad for glossy look

Wax for protection with Softpad

From this....
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To this......

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[TheDarkOne]

LED Strip for Parklights and Blinkers.....

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and a little love for the 4WAVE
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[TheDarkOne]

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[TheDarkOne]

Sub Install

Direct Bolt to the 40% split seat.

 

[TheDarkOne]

Raptor Liner Project

 

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[TheDarkOne]

Distressed Flag

 

[TheDarkOne]

a little turtle poke

 

[Firesq14]

Very nice job!
Was it spray, roller or brush?
Any tips?