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Old 03-17-2012, 10:05 PM
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Guess what I did today...

Fumoto!!!!!!!!

Have one waiting to go on.
 
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Old 03-17-2012, 10:32 PM
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That Fumoto looks like a good idea too, I like that, Gig
 
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Old 03-17-2012, 10:32 PM
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I did some little hauling today. A full size antique secretary in the back of the Ex with the 3rd row out and the second row folded. Then the trailer was completely full too:



Got to see the '05 briefly today for its birthday, but I didn't have a need to start/drive it at all. Here's a birthday picture, though now I think if I had a birthday hat handy, I could have stuck that on the roof, or stuck one of those little blow noisemaker things in the grill. Didn't plan it out that much though, it is only the 7th birthday.

 
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe28443
I broke down and bought the RAS today. My wife says get the Ex ready to tow our camper that we have not bought yet! It looks like I am going to have to part with my much loved dog ear mirrors....... I can't believe what she is making me do!!!
Me neither!!!!

Shame on your wife! Making you spend time and money on your truck like that!!!!













*clears throat* Does she have a sister?
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by riggers

Yes that is the panel I am talking about and looking for. I am an OEM guy though so only stock parts will do for me. This week I am for sure going to check some yards to the north of me. Now that my X is home I will be reminded about it every day.
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TXtinct
That part is not really necessary for the conversion. I don't have one but I have converted...
Does it mean I have to do any creating to make it work without it? I didn't care if I have it or not but I have NO idea how to "make" things fit. kwim?
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 12:52 PM
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Gave her a quick coat of finishing wax.
 
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You know how big it is when you have to wax it huh
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:09 PM
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You know how big it is when you have to wax it huh
Gerry, You ain't kiddin brother!
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:12 PM
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Gave her a quick coat of finishing wax.
What type of wax do you use? The wax I use dries off and turns into dust...
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:23 PM
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What type of wax do you use? The wax I use dries off and turns into dust...
I use Zaino and let it cure for 30 mins (they suggest 15). I typically start in the evening when it's cool and the sun is out of the way and work into the night if I have to. It goes on easy, comes off easy, doesn't flake, and leaves a VERY beautiful shine behind...

-You start by washing with Dawn hand soap to clean the paint and remove any other waxes.
-Then a clay bar and Z6 to remove impurities.
-Starting with Z5 and ending with Z2 (using Z6 in between coats of Z5 and Z2) apply up to 6 coats.
-Use the Zaino carwash soap and Z6 to touch things up and re-apply in 6 months.
 
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How about I ran across some v codes and b codes from a 4wd 2002 f250. I know I can't use the v's because I have a 2wd. I found these right after I ordered my RAS. Go figure right? I was overwhelmed by the comprehensive spring compilation as I was looking for if the 4wd and 2wd f250 spring was the same. It seems like I read on a thread that they were. I need to know before I pull the trigger! Are they ?
 
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Originally Posted by 2000 7.3psdEx
What type of wax do you use? The wax I use dries off and turns into dust...
I like to use" Maguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus" for my final coat... I use it on my 3 black cars. Gives the paint a deep wet look.
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 01:36 PM
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I like to use" Maguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus" for my final coat... I use it on my 3 black cars. Gives the paint a deep wet look.
Oh ok..thats what ive been looking for! I would get real mad when after the hard work of waxing, the wax would dry up and the Ex would look like its been sitting for weeks!
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
I use Zaino and let it cure for 30 mins (they suggest 15). I typically start in the evening when it's cool and the sun is out of the way and work into the night if I have to. It goes on easy, comes off easy, doesn't flake, and leaves a VERY beautiful shine behind...

-You start by washing with Dawn hand soap to clean the paint and remove any other waxes.
-Then a clay bar and Z6 to remove impurities.
-Starting with Z5 and ending with Z2 (using Z6 in between coats of Z5 and Z2) apply up to 6 coats.
-Use the Zaino carwash soap and Z6 to touch things up and re-apply in 6 months.
Oh....(clears throat) I knew that!
 


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