Ruby red
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All these posts about crappy, orange peel paint jobs isnt very encouraging. I wonder is there is enough clear to buff it a bit with compound. Also wonder if the new limited will have any more care taken with the paint than the lower priced models. crazy to think of an 80k vehicle having that kind of paint quality.
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True statement! The body shop FINALLY got their act together and did the job right (reference my last post in this thread). I can't wait to get this truck paint corrected and coated. Should really help the color pop, while giving it a little protection because it swirls and scratches super easy!
I love black trucks, but always wanted a red one even more. I was hoping red would be easier to take care of than my last black truck. I think it might be even worse since it is a pearl color but still pretty dark!
However, as hard as it is to take care of, nothing comes close to the look and pop of the Ruby Red! Y'all need to stay away from the auto car washes, touchless or not. They are terrible for this paint. The mechanical will leave swirls and the touchless will leave waterspots. I've found that Optimum No Rinse wash using high quality microfiber, doing one panel at a time, and a two bucket method provides the best results.
More Turbo
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From: Southern Ontario Canada
X2 paint on mine is flawless too
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Not sure, but I know the body shop had to shoot a 3 stage water based paint (base coat, pearl, clear).
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Talk me out of blue jeans..... I was set on blue like I always get. But it looked kind of boring in the shade. So I am ordering ruby. Then yesterday at the dealer there was a super shiny blue jeans 150 all detailed and ready for a customer in the bright sun and the heavy flake in that paint is awesome!.....
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From: Bay Area California
Talk me out of blue jeans..... I was set on blue like I always get. But it looked kind of boring in the shade. So I am ordering ruby. Then yesterday at the dealer there was a super shiny blue jeans 150 all detailed and ready for a customer in the bright sun and the heavy flake in that paint is awesome!.....
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From: Bay Area California
I love Your wheels. I know they're AF, but what name is the wheel? Also what is
The offset?
Thank You,
Rob
The offset?
Thank You,
Rob
