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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Make your 04-05 look better

It may not bother most of you as I can tell from your pictures. But, seeing the bed in the back fender well drives me nuts!!! The day after I bought mine I fixed that put some sarah wrap around your fender and spray a can of under coating on it and up in the fender well. Costs $5 and makes a world of difference plus even helps with corosion and salt according to where you live. May not bother yaw but it sure does me!!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Yep, same here. My truck is white, so it really shows up.
Craig, can you take a pic of what yours looks like? I'd like to coat mine as well.

Check out this thread for what BigDeal did to his truck... Thread Link
 

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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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Would also like to see a close-up of the wheel well..
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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I did the undercoat to my rear wheel wells too. I hated that "fried egg look".
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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It may be a while before I can post one. Not really much to look at it's just black. The under coating can get messy just don't do it on a windy day the saran wrap around the fender keeps over spray off the outside paint. I got a little on the paint and noticed after it dried but Super Glaze wax took it right off. Which any cleaner wax would.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Great idea!
Truck looks sharp. Thanks for the post.

-Ron
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 06:52 PM
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craig...Silver F150s look way cool with the EGR Carbon Fiber deflectors, too.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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Actually the red overspray under there does bother me, maybe i will take care of that this weekend...
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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I have Gap Guards installed but may still spray it.

Does make a WORLD of difference!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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Did mine too. I just used black spray paint, but want to use undercoat.Made a big difference IMO. Your right Craig, that does seem to be an overlooked item.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by BlkButy
I have Gap Guards installed but may still spray it.

Does make a WORLD of difference!
Yours is black so it probably looks fine. It us silver, red, white,yellow, gold,burgundys trucks that stand out.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Great idea!

How durable is the stuff from a can?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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RP Its pretty durable if you scuff up the painted areas. I've done this in the past and plan on doing it to my new truck. Scotchbrite pads work well enough with some warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry. Mask off what you don't want it on and spray away. I've had very good luck using that method.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:30 AM
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Where can I buy a can of this stuff? and whats the exact name?

Thanks guys.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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WalMart has it. Simple name. Undercoating Spray.
 
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