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Old 08-10-2015, 08:44 AM
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I just got some VHT nightshade lens tint stuff from Oreillys and put on two thin coats. I didn't spray the clear spots for my reverse lights because there isn't much light there to begin with. I also put in all LED bulbs so if I lost much brightness j gained it back and then some
 
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Originally Posted by 1993_f350_2013
I just got some VHT nightshade lens tint stuff from Oreillys and put on two thin coats. I didn't spray the clear spots for my reverse lights because there isn't much light there to begin with. I also put in all LED bulbs so if I lost much brightness j gained it back and then some
I've read that the VHT Nightshades fade pretty quick, have you had that problem with yours?
 
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Tailgate protector came in today. But I had to modify it so the tailgate could close.

 
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Looking good!
 
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U were right my man really pulled it together looks awesome good job
 
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"Yeah, I know I still need to put on the tailgate badges." I like it without the badges. Looks nice & clean.
 
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"Yeah, I know I still need to put on the tailgate badges." I like it without the badges. Looks nice & clean.
To me it just looks blank without them, plus I already ordered a "new" F250HD badge from ebay, since my original one is in pretty rough shape.
 
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I've read that the VHT Nightshades fade pretty quick, have you had that problem with yours?
I also put a few coat of clear on it to kinda give it more shine and to protect it some. It's holding up great!

If you wanna try it you can get a set of tails from a junkyard for cheap and put em on if you like or put the OEM ones back on
 
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Originally Posted by 1993_f350_2013
I also put a few coat of clear on it to kinda give it more shine and to protect it some. It's holding up great!

If you wanna try it you can get a set of tails from a junkyard for cheap and put em on if you like or put the OEM ones back on
Thanks man, next time I'm at the junkyard I'll see if I can find a decent set.
 
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Hey I wanted to ask u did u build ur headache rack or buy it and if so we're u get it??
 
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Love the way the truck is looking right now. The black and chrome mixture looks good.
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Hey I wanted to ask u did u build ur headache rack or buy it and if so we're u get it??
It is the Safety Rack made by Backrackhttp:// http://www.backrack.com/truc...all-racks.html

I picked it up at a local shop a few years ago. I love it, so far its handled anything I throw on it with no problem
 
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Waxed it for the first time







 
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Old 09-16-2015, 09:34 AM
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Well I thought I broke the pull handle inside the truck for the hood latch, but the cable just came unhooked from the latch. So it turned out to be an easy fix.




Broken





Fixed
 
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Replaced all the weatherstipping on the drivers side door will all new rubber from Bronco Graveyard.
So I no longer have water leaking into the cab
 


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