New member showing a couple pics
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From: west virginia
New member showing a couple pics
I have read this forum for a while now and decided to join. I have a 2006 DSG F150 FX4 with a couple of mods.
Stock.
I purchased this truck in July and replaced the stock headlights with Mod-Express 6000K Hids a couple weeks later.
Next, i removed the plastic bedliner and had Line-X sprayed in the bed.
285/65/R18 BFG all-terrains were the next purchase.
Here is how my truck currently looks, but eventually i want to get black wheels ,bilstein 5100s,AS 3" block and bigger tires.
Later.
Stock.
I purchased this truck in July and replaced the stock headlights with Mod-Express 6000K Hids a couple weeks later.
Next, i removed the plastic bedliner and had Line-X sprayed in the bed.
285/65/R18 BFG all-terrains were the next purchase.
Here is how my truck currently looks, but eventually i want to get black wheels ,bilstein 5100s,AS 3" block and bigger tires.
Later.
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Welcome to F150online.
Your plastic trim needs some love around the wheel wells. It looks like some type of harsh chemical was used to clean them?
Pick up some trim shine of sorts, Meguiar's Gold Class Trim Detailer is an easy to find product at local stores... wipe it on there, let it dry a bit, and use a dry towel and wipe off the excess.
The key to plastic is maintenance... once it goes "too far" there is no bringing it back.
Your plastic trim needs some love around the wheel wells. It looks like some type of harsh chemical was used to clean them?
Pick up some trim shine of sorts, Meguiar's Gold Class Trim Detailer is an easy to find product at local stores... wipe it on there, let it dry a bit, and use a dry towel and wipe off the excess.
The key to plastic is maintenance... once it goes "too far" there is no bringing it back.
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Thanks for the comments.
4.6 Punisher- yeah i have been thinking about a SISO magnaflow catback system.
Lumadar-I def need to clean the plastic. I tried using tire foam a couple times but it fades rather quickly. I will try that stuff next wash.
bjp207- Yep, i work for a general contractor as an estimator/project manager. We do underground utilities, grading, concrete work, bridges and other various jobs. We have Kobelcos from a 45 thru 480. We have a zero overhang Kobelco 135 w/ quick coupler ( they are definately handy). A handful of dozers and a couple off-road articulating dump trucks.
Thanks for the welcome.
4.6 Punisher- yeah i have been thinking about a SISO magnaflow catback system.
Lumadar-I def need to clean the plastic. I tried using tire foam a couple times but it fades rather quickly. I will try that stuff next wash.
bjp207- Yep, i work for a general contractor as an estimator/project manager. We do underground utilities, grading, concrete work, bridges and other various jobs. We have Kobelcos from a 45 thru 480. We have a zero overhang Kobelco 135 w/ quick coupler ( they are definately handy). A handful of dozers and a couple off-road articulating dump trucks.
Thanks for the welcome.
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nice, we do the same kinds of stuff minus the bridges. The 135 is a nice sized machine and the zero swing is awesome. We have tested out the cat, komatsu, and kobelco, and the kobelco will walk all over them.
I'd like to get into estimating and project management in a bigger company eventually. I need to start using my $50k Penn State Degree for something. haha
I'd like to get into estimating and project management in a bigger company eventually. I need to start using my $50k Penn State Degree for something. haha
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Nice truck, I would suggest the same thing Lumadar did with the plastic trim. Had a jeep and let it get bad and we had to remove it all and repaint it, so trying to take care of it is much easier. Oh, and welcome!
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Looks great. I love the looks of over-sized BFG's on 18" FX4 OEM wheels.
Only neg. thing I have to say is it would look so much cleaner without the "FX4" stickers. My dad removed the FX2 stickers off his truck and I ws amazed at how much better it looked.
Only neg. thing I have to say is it would look so much cleaner without the "FX4" stickers. My dad removed the FX2 stickers off his truck and I ws amazed at how much better it looked.
