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No Power
10-22-2008, 05:57 PM
Has anybody tried removing the large plastic side pannels and going with like a line-x type coating? I have a 2003 runner and I hate the plastic all down the sides.
Kind of reminds me of the chevy avalanche. Not downing the chevy I just don't dig it:cool1:
1rook
10-22-2008, 06:21 PM
Has anybody tried removing the large plastic side pannels and going with like a line-x type coating? I have a 2003 runner and I hate the plastic all down the sides.
Kind of reminds me of the chevy avalanche. Not downing the chevy I just don't dig it:cool1:


removing the cladding reveals stamped metal door panels that are unattractive. Line x would not cover it
No Power
10-22-2008, 06:30 PM
Dang I was looking forward to getting rid of those along with the chrome toyota badges:(
AmacRunner
10-27-2008, 06:04 PM
I was actually thinking of just putting line-x directly on the plastic along the bottom of the doors to protect it from salt and rocks. Ill let you know how that goes.
No Power
10-27-2008, 07:18 PM
That would have to look better than it does right now. I think it would give the runner a meaner look all the way around:thrasher:
jbs11
10-28-2008, 08:10 AM
I was actually thinking of just putting line-x directly on the plastic along the bottom of the doors to protect it from salt and rocks. Ill let you know how that goes.
I have the same plan. Already have the Durabak. I have just been waiting for the weather to cool off. Now that it has, I need to find the time...
Photog
10-28-2008, 11:42 AM
The GX470 was designed as a Land Cruiser Prado for OZ. It is sold with and without the cladding.

THere is a Trail-Lex article here:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/projectbuild/129_0407_2004_lexus_gx470_customization/index.html
No Power
10-28-2008, 04:16 PM
Got all the chrome badges off today. Dang that sticky stuff sure is hard to remove:eek: Looks a lot better but I still have some glue to remove:(
AmacRunner
10-28-2008, 05:00 PM
I was actually thinking of just putting line-x directly on the plastic along the bottom of the doors to protect it from salt and rocks. Ill let you know how that goes.

i just read this and realized it might be a little confusing. I have the full painted doors, not that grey stuff along the bottom, thats why I was thinking of the line-x...maybe yall already got this, but i thought i would clarify it
Photog
10-29-2008, 10:01 AM
i just read this and realized it might be a little confusing. I have the full painted doors, not that grey stuff along the bottom, thats why I was thinking of the line-x...maybe yall already got this, but i thought i would clarify it

You may not have the dark grey plastic panels; but the painted panels you have are still plastic pieces attached to the metalwork. It looks more refined this way.

I have been thinking about having the plastic panels painted in a charcoal grey, for a two-tone look on my silver rig.
1rook
10-29-2008, 10:08 AM
i just read this and realized it might be a little confusing. I have the full painted doors, not that grey stuff along the bottom, thats why I was thinking of the line-x...maybe yall already got this, but i thought i would clarify it


I believe someone on 120 has coated the cladding... it will take some searching, but there are some pics around.

its JP4CRAWLER
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2688

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/JP4Crawler/Nightmare%20After%20Rain/08-01-26064.jpg
Photog
10-29-2008, 10:16 AM
Yep, it is Jason (JP4CRAWLER)
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r193/JP4Crawler/ClawHammer/ClawHammer038.jpg
AmacRunner
10-29-2008, 01:50 PM
Thats exactly what I was thinking of doing, I think it looks great, and it will protect from rocks and salt in the winter...maybe i should cover the whole car:jester:
No Power
10-30-2008, 03:18 PM
That looks great. Hey Photog did you say you wanted the 2 tone because thats what I have and would be willing to trade you pannels if your intrested:drink:
T?@\7
10-30-2008, 08:40 PM
didnt lance (goodtimes/chaos edition 4runner) paint his? they werent linex'd but just painted up nice. His truck is green and i believe his trim was a dark silver/shiny...looked good. unless it was stock and my eyes deceive me
Photog
10-31-2008, 11:14 AM
That looks great. Hey Photog did you say you wanted the 2 tone because thats what I have and would be willing to trade you pannels if your intrested:drink:

I'm not looking for the original grey panels. I was thinking of a professional paint job on my existing panels. I don't care for the look of the 1st year fender plastic. Dull finish and notches.

didnt lance (goodtimes/chaos edition 4runner) paint his? they werent linex'd but just painted up nice. His truck is green and i believe his trim was a dark silver/shiny...looked good. unless it was stock and my eyes deceive me

When I saw Lance's rig in Death Valley, the fender flairs were painted black metal-flake. It looked really good, even up close.