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Re: Exterior Protection Accessories [aztaco]
by boone88rr
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Jul 26, 2005 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: aztaco (Jul 26, 2005 2:15 pm)
I have the silver skid plate from Toyota. I do most of my off-roading on sand trails near the beach here in RI and then there is also snow in the winter. The truck has a black skid plate already but the silver one adds a little more protection. When driving down some of the trails I occasionally hit the sand dunes and I can feel the truck hitting the sand. I don't know that the Bull Bar would have any adverse effects. My buddy had one on his Jeep and rear ended someone, I think it saved him from totaling the truck as only the Bull Bar, bumper and fenders were damaged and not the engine.
I just ordered the Westin Platinum side steps. I think it will stop some rocks from hitting the sides as well as a little parking lot protection from inconsiderate people. Good luck and enjoy. 
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Re: 2005 Tacoma Color Choice [mtnman2]
by badness
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Jul 26, 2005 (4:48 pm)
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Replying to: mtnman2 (Jul 23, 2005 5:50 pm)
hey pal let me tell you 1thing,white dosen't oxidize if you wax's it all the time same for any color,I had a 1993 Nissan and sold it in 2001 and never went dull or anything the color stays as nice as long as you take care of it,that means washing it waxing it and polishing it ,I use liquid Glass,the best stuff ever made.
so unless you don't do any of the above it dosen't matter becasue you truck will look like x%$^ in a few years.any one can tell you this. 
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Re: instrument cluster [chacotaco]
by pb2themax
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Jul 26, 2005 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: chacotaco (Jul 26, 2005 2:21 pm)
Check their website. www.tacotunes.com
Also check some info I posted on the "2005 Tacoma Stereo Upgrade" forum. Tacoma Stereo Forum
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Winshield water spots
by offroader3
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Jul 26, 2005 (11:18 pm)
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Just curious is there any certain cleaning chemical to take off water spots on windows/windshields? Tried windex,commercial glass cleaners from auto zone and is not working.Any suggestions? Thanks...
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Re: instrument cluster [chacotaco]
by offroader3
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Jul 27, 2005 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: chacotaco (Jul 26, 2005 2:21 pm)
Dashkits are out,just got mine from American International,pretty nice.Go to www.install.com and check it out.Just installed my AVIC-N2...
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Re: Winshield water spots [offroader3]
by toytruck
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Jul 27, 2005 (3:00 am)
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Replying to: offroader3 (Jul 26, 2005 11:18 pm)
>Just curious is there any certain cleaning chemical to take off water spots on windows/windshields? Tried windex,commercial glass cleaners from auto zone and is not working.Any suggestions? Thanks... <>
0000 steel wool
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Re: Winshield water spots [offroader3]
by pb2themax
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Jul 27, 2005 (5:09 am)
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Replying to: offroader3 (Jul 26, 2005 11:18 pm)
Steel wool sounds too abrasive. Although I've never tried it.
Vinegar works good, and a detailing Clay Bar also works great. It's worth the $15 to just go to AutoZone and buy a Mother's Clay Bar. They are awesome for getting stuff of your paint as well.
Go to this link and scroll down on the menu on the left. Click on the "How to Video" Clay Bar Paint Saving System. It shows you what Clay Bar can do. I have personally used it to take off water spots, tree sap, tar, and paint overspray.
Whatever product you end up using, when you do it make sure the truck is in the shade and the glass is not hot.
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Re: instrument cluster [offroader3]
by pb2themax
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Jul 27, 2005 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: offroader3 (Jul 27, 2005 2:51 am)
These dash kits only come in black from the factory. But If you wait a couple weeks you can get one from TacoTunes that is painted silver to match, or you can get it painted to match the outside paint color of your truck.
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Re: Exterior Protection Accessories [aztaco]
by tjyoder
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Jul 27, 2005 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: aztaco (Jul 26, 2005 2:15 pm)
I've been in a situation where the nerf bars offered a great deal of protection. A group of us were four wheeling (two tacomas and one 4-runner) on a pretty extreme 4 wheel drive trail. There was one section that had somewhat of a ravine in the road. You could take a bumpy trail to the left of the gully, or just straddle it. The four runner went to the left, the first tacoma straddled it, and the second tacoma straddled it and the wheels didn't grip so one side of the tacoma slipped into the gully. Serious damage could have occured to the body of the tacoma, but the nerf bar caught it and we were able to get him out of there with just minor scratches on the nerf bar.
I've also heard on this forum that they help prevent rocks from creating as many paint chips on the fenders and such.
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Re: Winshield water spots [offroader3]
by aztaco
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Jul 27, 2005 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: offroader3 (Jul 26, 2005 11:18 pm)
I have read somewhere, probably in this forum, that baking soda and water works well to remove stubborn water spots. I haven't tried it, yet.
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