'04 - '08 Truck Picture Thread...
02-23-2017, 03:48 PM
Finished project. 6" Rough Country lift with N2.2 shocks in front (no goofy strut block). Wheels are 18x9 -12 offset with Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x18. Of note, anyone can do this install with proper tools but if you live in the rust states, be prepared to change a LOT of bad parts out! New LCA, UCA and I broke the front axle shaft tube due to frozen bolt. Not cheap!! This in total, took me nearly a week to install due to broken parts. Enjoy!!
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Atlas (02-23-2017)
02-23-2017, 03:56 PM
NIGHT TRAIN
Originally Posted by hahanson
Talk about "ask and you shall receive"... you scored on that one.
Since it sound like you may be new to this, I'd like to offer to expand a bit on the polishing part.
Just as he stated that you don't need pressure when you're adding wax, I'd expand on that and advise you really don't need pressure at any point, especially during cutting and polishing phases. Pressure creates heat, and that's how you can easily "burn" edges and even cut through clearcoat on flat surfaces.
Just guide the polisher; use the correct pad and compound to for the stage your are at (cutting, polishing, or waxing) and let the pad/compound do the work. That's what they were designed for.
Good luck on your project!Awesome step-by-step guide. You should copy that and make it into a stickie.
Since it sound like you may be new to this, I'd like to offer to expand a bit on the polishing part.
Just as he stated that you don't need pressure when you're adding wax, I'd expand on that and advise you really don't need pressure at any point, especially during cutting and polishing phases. Pressure creates heat, and that's how you can easily "burn" edges and even cut through clearcoat on flat surfaces.
Just guide the polisher; use the correct pad and compound to for the stage your are at (cutting, polishing, or waxing) and let the pad/compound do the work. That's what they were designed for.
Good luck on your project!Awesome step-by-step guide. You should copy that and make it into a stickie.
02-23-2017, 03:56 PM
NIGHT TRAIN
Originally Posted by Atlas
Finished project. 6" Rough Country lift with N2.2 shocks in front (no goofy strut block). Wheels are 18x9 -12 offset with Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x18. Of note, anyone can do this install with proper tools but if you live in the rust states, be prepared to change a LOT of bad parts out! New LCA, UCA and I broke the front axle shaft tube due to frozen bolt. Not cheap!! This in total, took me nearly a week to install due to broken parts. Enjoy!!
Very nice !!!
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Atlas (02-23-2017)
02-23-2017, 04:10 PM
Those are some tasty looking tires, Atlas
02-23-2017, 04:45 PM
same pic...just cropped out some of the nonsense..yeah..I'm bored
02-23-2017, 05:50 PM
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02-23-2017, 05:55 PM
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02-23-2017, 05:57 PM
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Finished project. 6" Rough Country lift with N2.2 shocks in front (no goofy strut block). Wheels are 18x9 -12 offset with Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.5x18. Of note, anyone can do this install with proper tools but if you live in the rust states, be prepared to change a LOT of bad parts out! New LCA, UCA and I broke the front axle shaft tube due to frozen bolt. Not cheap!! This in total, took me nearly a week to install due to broken parts. Enjoy!!
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Atlas (02-23-2017)
02-23-2017, 06:12 PM
There's little to no risk of paint burn with pressure using Meguiar's products. They specify medium pressure.