What did you do to your Ranger today?

[dondonbabyraptor]

WTF Is he trying to make it look like at 6G ranger? Not impressed!

I really don't like that headlight style. Glad our 5g Ranger has it's own personality still...

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[TVRangerSTX]

True North looked so good after the clay bar and a coat of Meguiar’s Detail Spray, it got me thinking about how great it would look with a fresh coat of paint. I KNOW, RIGHT!?

Brandon, @dondonbabyraptor , you should really pay attention here.

So, I did just that…

Dave @AzScorpion turned me on to this, so I knew it was a tried and true method. First, you need a few supplies. Cheap brush, paint tray, and a wiz roller - tray liner and drop cloth are optional but Dave recommends them for some reason. So, yeah, I used them too.

Use the brush for the initial application - back and forth, up and down criss-cross, it doesn’t matter at this point. Do the entire truck at once, none of this one or two panels at a time crap - it’s a time suck, and you’ll want to get out and show off your handiwork before dark.

For a showroom like finish (this is the most important step), apply the second coat with the wiz roller - don’t be afraid to use LOTS of paint and don’t worry about roller overlap marks - they’ll hardly be visible. Use long strokes with the roller from bumper to windshield, windshield to rear brake light, front headlight to taillight - you get the idea.

Most importantly, don’t use automotive paint - it’s a complete rip-off. Dave swears by Behr Direct to Metal Alkyd, so that’s what I used. Be sure to use DTM Primer as well. Maybe $80 all-in for all the supplies and paint. PPG can suck it.

I’ll post pics later, it’s still a bit tacky to the touch.

Good luck Brandon!

Exploring Alternative Behaviors?

 

[Nopalito]

One readylift crash bar fit perfectly but I think i smashed the other mount a tad while off roading One bar didn’t have enough clearance. So I just gave up & removed them.

 

[JJ101]

After getting it pretty dirty this weekend I had to drive right to the car wash as I rolled back into town…..I feel better now.

 

[Dhass68]

Hairnation

 

[Count Desmondo]

I installed a canoe. Gained 12 more HP but it only works in Canada, eh.

This is art! Song of the built Ford tough paddle. What canoe is that?

 

[rang19ca]

Took it to lunch, yesterday, with a couple of former co-workers.

 

[AndyMedic]

Installed my Gator SRX cover

 

[Joyride]

Clearly a shark week fan!?

 

[Bob902]

Haha. No!

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

Took it down to Miramar lake(reservoir), had all the people on the lake trail turning their heads like owls?a hundred people or so walking, biking, and running there but has vehicle access to reach the fishing ramps on the lake.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

One readylift crash bar fit perfectly but I think i smashed the other mount a tad while off roading One bar didn’t have enough clearance. So I just gave up & removed them.

Guess I will have to enlist your help again to take mine out. Can't wait to see your rig with the new meat insalled.

 

[tremorman]

Installed the autostop eliminator -- well worth it if you ask me. Absolutely hate that feature and glad I can now forget about it (although I still wish that the button wasn't even there...).

 

[SVTPaul]

Installed ReadyLift intrusion beams without cutting the factory ones. Takes a little more time and effort but not so bad. Happy I can now also return the $100+ in high quality recip saw blades I was prepared to destroy from reading other people's experiences. No pics as I didn't even take the time to stop for any. More updates to come though!

 

[paquete305]

Got new tires and a Fox 2.0 leveling kit installed.

Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac in 255/75/17.

Huge improvement in how it rides and no rubbing thus far.

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