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TN BlueRaider
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Awesome man, that is a pretty cool major. I'm not 100 percent committed to it, but right now I am a Business Admin. major.
Here's some washed pics of the runner for everyone
MATTSSSV2004
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IF YOU DONT MIND ME ASKING? WHAT DID YOU USE TO RE-ADHEIR THE LIMITED EMBLEMS AND THE BACK EMBLEMS OR DID YOU JUST BUY NEW ONES? THANX! :thanks:
TN BlueRaider
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Sorry it took so long, At Advanced Auto they sell automotive 3M tape, and I just used that. It's a little time consuming cutting it into strips, but pretty simple other than that.
Here's a link, Amazon.com: 3M 6395 7/8 DOUBLE SIDED ATTACHMENT TAPE-Auto Paint OEM: Automotive
Also good news! My paint finally came in from automotive touchup, but I have to go to work and wont be able to start till tomorrow. Expect pics tomorrow =)
TN BlueRaider
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Got the rear plate holder painted! =)
Well I finally had a free day to get this done and heres the result,
Primed, I decided to go with just masking because I heard taking it off is a PITA.
after 3 base and 2 clear
And of course it would raint so I couldnt take some good pictures.. I'll be painting the grill next time I get some free time
Well I finally had a free day to get this done and heres the result,
Primed, I decided to go with just masking because I heard taking it off is a PITA.
after 3 base and 2 clear
And of course it would raint so I couldnt take some good pictures.. I'll be painting the grill next time I get some free time
SCRunner12
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Nice work with the color matching. Did you scuff up the paint at all or just prime?
TN BlueRaider
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I did some slight wetsanding, but didnt strip it down by any means. Then primed on top of that, slight sanding again the prime, then base, and clear
BrianSD_42
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Hey man you have a very nice truck 
My unsolicited advice is to double major in something else like math, finance or engineering - it will be worth the time investment. I considered a business major until I started researching it more, the NYT did a long article on its perceived vs. actual value a few months ago.
That said, you have a nice rig and if you take care of it, it will last a long time.
My unsolicited advice is to double major in something else like math, finance or engineering - it will be worth the time investment. I considered a business major until I started researching it more, the NYT did a long article on its perceived vs. actual value a few months ago.
That said, you have a nice rig and if you take care of it, it will last a long time.
TN BlueRaider
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Thanks man, I'm wanting to do some bigger mods but its taking me some time to save up lol. Your 4runner is AMAZING, I've been through your build thread before I joined up. Great workHey man you have a very nice truck
My unsolicited advice is to double major in something else like math, finance or engineering - it will be worth the time investment. I considered a business major until I started researching it more, the NYT did a long article on its perceived vs. actual value a few months ago.
That said, you have a nice rig and if you take care of it, it will last a long time.
And thanks for the input about a double major, I never considered that. I was going to have finance as my minor so maybe I could do that.
ryankmasuda
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Looks good, I've been putting off re-painting my top plastic bumper cover and license plate plastic but seeing how much of a difference has me wanting to get it done soon.
GottaBeTRD
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i like your taste man everything looks so clean! im thinking on doing the fog light mod looks a little complicated though?
TN BlueRaider
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Thanks! Little things can make a difference
TN BlueRaider
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Not as difficult as one would think. You simply bend a pin up and wire it to the running lights and then ground a wire from a module under the dash.
Factory Fog Lamp Re-Wire Mod - 3rd Gen 4Runner - YotaTech Forums
Here's where I got the info to do it, hope this helps
And heres a rainy picture of the plate bracket, having some crazy weather here. Went from hot and humid 90 degree weather to drizzly 60 degree weather.
GottaBeTRD
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thnaks for that link, i almost attempted it yesterday but got really lazy with it being a day off and all lol
cj80cruiser
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x2... on the crazy weather in the south. The cool temps make it seem like less of a chore to paint my other set of rims today but the rain makes me want to stay inside and not to hassle with trying to find a dry place to get this job done.
TN BlueRaider
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:iagree: Hey I know exactly how that goes! Lol
Lol I heard that, I got everything masked outside and then the rain started. I had to shove everything out of our messy garage to get the rear in there, cause there was no way I was going to remask haha
Would like to see the rims painted, are you doing the stockers?
TN BlueRaider
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Figured this would help the color scheme a little for the back,
JadatheRottweiler
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waiting for you to blast the chrome grille with factory paint
TN BlueRaider
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Still trying to find some free time between work and school, believe me!
But hopefully someday this week :reddance:
