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  2. Posted

    On 3/24/2021 at 11:25 AM, Tirefryr said:

    I could really use some pew pew therapy right now.  I can't even hold my damn arm up though, let alone some steel and polymer.

    Bench rest and just pull the trigger. Instant release.

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  3. Posted

    21 hours ago, ///M5 said:

    By help, I mean I'd be your bitch for day.

    Na we would have a good time. One you had the flex in your hands you would have a blast!

    I am only doing 5-6 vehicles this year, kind of of tired doing it for fun unless it is for a friend.

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    Very welcome, beautiful boat!

    As far as polisher, Griots will do a good job and I have seen people using HB freight ones as well. The most important thing is use the proper pads for the compounds.

    I have corrected to much damage caused by rotary buffers done by local shops here.

    As for coating, I would coat everything but the black. The flake should pop pretty good.

     

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    7 minutes ago, Tirefryr said:

    I don't know if this is the case for all hydrophobic coatings, but I was looking to use them on some stainless canals and pits when I worked at Aramark.  I got in touch with a company who sold a product called Ultra Ever Dry.  They were the industry leader in industrial hydrophobic coatings at the time.  Upon speaking to them, they informed me that if the product is used on a substrate that is submerged in water for a significant amount of time, it actually loses it hydrophobic properties.  They told me all coatings were like this.  They could not explain to me why because of "trade secrets," but said I would never find a product on the market that would last if it was continually submerged in water.    Personally, I am thinking because nothing is truly sealed and everything is porous, then if it's constantly submerged, the water effectively works its way into the pores and under the coating and will eventually lift it.  Just my thoughts. 

    While we are on the subject, I use Scorpion CMX Ion on my gel-coated trailers at work.  It has stood up to the constant bombardment of a 3K PSI pressure washer.  I'm on the two year point on one of our rentals and it's still holding up to bi-weekly washes  on straight gel coat.  I also use it on the thin aluminum diamond plate on the trailer steps and rock guards and it works fantastic!  The front of the trailers take a ton of abuse from road debris, but the Ion handles it like a champ. 

    https://scorpioncoatings.com/cmx-ion-ceramic-coating/

    Anything left below the water surface will take a beating and build up contamination faster then you can keep it clean. System X and Ceramic Pro don't recommend it for high speed steering issues. 

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    Do to steering control at high speeds. If you don't feel that would be an issue for you, you can do the bottom. 

    For people who want System X, I use the extreme SS  https://www.systemx.com/products/

    For people who want something that is very durable and budget friendly, I use TEC 580 https://www.technicianschoice.net/products.asp?C0=1&C1=9&C2=0#

    On all my coatings I use TEC 582 as a maintenance refresher to keep the coating super slick. The slicker it is the less time debris has time to contaminate the surface. https://www.technicianschoice.net/products.asp?C0=1&C1=9&C2=0#

    If you are doing it yourself I would use the TEC 580. It is very easy to work with, flash time is about 30 seconds and is very forgiving. The system x flashes in 10-15 seconds and is not forgiving. 

    Flash is the point where you level out your high spots.

    Are you going to cut and polish the gel to remove all the oxidation?

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    4 hours ago, Adrian_D said:

    Almost identical to what I want: 

    https://gebotools.ro/elevator-auto-profil-talie-joasa-tip-foarfeca-3000kg-400v.html

    I need once recessed in the floor. A normal 2-post lift would've been nice, to get the wife's car in the garage, under the Miata. But it takes up too much space. We already had to increase the bedrooms a bit and move some technical spaces to the first floor because the garage is big (23ft wide, 19.6ft deep). 

     

    If I had the room for a lift I'd opt for a 4 post with 2 bridges. I needed something that I could move.

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  14. Posted

    On 2/21/2021 at 8:34 AM, Adrian_D said:

    Did a bit of work on the garage layout to make sure all the stuff fits and I can ask the architect for spots for the lift and the work ditch. 

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    That stove looking thing should be the drill press :lol:

    A lift is a must. 

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  15. Posted

    On 2/21/2021 at 8:43 AM, Adrian_D said:

    2019 headlight tech FTW! 

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    I swapped LED units from 2019-2020 Toyotas, driving at night is amazing now. 

    They did the 4runner in 21 with led lights. Waiting on people to swap them out so I can pick up a set to try.

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  17. Posted

    11 hours ago, Adrian_D said:

    How to get in trouble:

    Following an off-road route downloaded from the internet, the whole day was a leisurely drive on dirt roads and ended up with a 4-foot deep ravine. I spent almost an hour trying to get out of that.

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    Big steel bumper and noting can stop you! At least that is what they say in those FB groups.

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    On 1/9/2021 at 1:12 PM, Tirefryr said:

    4-Runner and Tacoma won't tow shit, and get the same if not worse mileage than the full size, so pointless.

     

    Correct. I tow nothing with my runners and fuel economy is not a selling point. I think the only reason people are buying so many is they are like a lego and build so neat vehicles.

    On that subject with all the groups and forums I belong to that pertain to 4runners, it seems to me that all the wrong people are buying them. A vehicle that is lost in time usually does not make a good fit for people who really want all the new features that other vehicles come with.

     

    All worthless information, but I have not posted in a bit.

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    I wish you all good and hope things always work out. Things have been super busy here, my daughter is getting married next weekend and my grandson turned 2 this past Monday. This guy is getting old and keeping many many cars perfected and ceramic coated!

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