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Old 04-21-2014, 12:47 AM
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Quite a bit of sanding, then used Rustoleum Primer then Rustoleum Satin Black
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Almost done now just have to clean up and put everything back together
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Well I got rid of that annoying white paint below the accent
PTM Mirrors
Coated the Frame Rails
Coated the Fender Wells
Painted the Leaf Springs
Painted the Rear Axle

Didn't have time to do the Front Fender Wells. My son liked the PTM Mirrors so much he is now hinting around to do the Door and Tail Gate Handles.
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my advice on the handles....call LMC truck, order the smooth paintable ones..you'll thank me later.....but, if you insist on doing your stockers, it's much much easier if you remove them as opposed to taping around them....just my experience and opinion

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Originally Posted by VinmanFX4
Well I got rid of that annoying white paint below the accent
PTM Mirrors
Coated the Frame Rails
Coated the Fender Wells
Painted the Leaf Springs
Painted the Rear Axle

Didn't have time to do the Front Fender Wells. My son liked the PTM Mirrors so much he is now hinting around to do the Door and Tail Gate Handles.
Looks Great! I really wish I could have found a white FX4 when I was looking for my truck. Just a couple of ideas...
Tint the taillights:


Black Housing Headlights:


Just a couple poplar ideas that look amazing on white
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I really like the work you've done to the truck and your attention to detail. The truck looks great! Great job!
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Originally Posted by racecrew25
my advice on the handles....call LMC truck, order the smooth paintable ones..you'll thank me later.....but, if you insist on doing your stockers, it's much much easier if you remove them as opposed to taping around them....just my experience and opinion


Thanks. I was going to pull the door panels and remove them but I would much rather get smooth paintable ones.
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Looks Great! I really wish I could have found a white FX4 when I was looking for my truck. Just a couple of ideas...
Tint the taillights:


Black Housing Headlights:


Just a couple poplar ideas that look amazing on white



Is the tint like Window Tint? Is it Pre-Cut? Do you know who I can get it from? My son definitely likes the Halo Lights but everyone says they aren't that good of a product unless you retro fit them yourself. Did you just paint the inside black? I have read where guys bake them then take them apart. Thanks for your input. You have a very nice truck!
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Originally Posted by VinmanFX4

Is the tint like Window Tint? Is it Pre-Cut? Do you know who I can get it from? My son definitely likes the Halo Lights but everyone says they aren't that good of a product unless you retro fit them yourself. Did you just paint the inside black? I have read where guys bake them then take them apart. Thanks for your input. You have a very nice truck!
The taillight tint is a spray on. You can get it from most part stores. I did mine this weekend and it took about 15 minutes. Here's how it turned out

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The headlights you can paint or you can just buy ones that are already painted. Check out CARID they have a lot of good options.


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