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What did you do to your Ram today???

Priceless409 said:
It was a interesting night!!! We learned a lot of hard lessons the night me and the same friend who helped me with the Raptor liner did our Trucks. We used a lift at my buddy’s shop so I can’t speak much to not having one. It took us close to 4 hours for two trucks, but we had numerous hiccups and setbacks. After we were done we figured we could easily do one truck in under 1 hour now knowing what to do.

I watched a ton of videos prior to figure out techniques and what spots to target. You'd be better off checking Fluid film’s promotional video and videos from YouTuber’s like the Repair Geek. They have some very comprehensive videos and the visuals may help.

From that night we did learn a few lessons that will help speed up the process and make it easier next time.

- Should go without saying, but make sure your Truck’s undercarriage is washed and dried beforehand
- Use a large tarp or drop cloths under vehicle
- Wear a dust mask, tyvek suit and disposable gloves. We didn’t, it can get messy.
- Use multiple lights at different angles to make sure you are applying it everywhere. Wearing a headlamp is not a bad idea too.
- Warm the fluid film or Woolwax prior. I foolishly left it in my Truck during the day and it was like 40/45 degrees outside. It was stupid thick and took time to warm up in the quart bottles soaking in a bucket of warm water.
- Speaking of, buy extra quart bottles.
- ***Understand*** how to properly use the spray gun!!! This is what killed us and robbed us of so much time. We almost gave up. Turns out the Kellsport gun we were using had two different adjustments on the nozzle. We did not understand that and after one truck was done we must of accidentally moved it. It took a while to troubleshoot. We cleaned the gun multiple times, checked air pressure, fooled with the nozzle... so much time was wasted 🤦‍♂️
- If you use spray cans ignore the last 3 points...
- We used a U pattern to spray the truck. Once done, turn around and do your U pattern in reverse. This will ensure you hit everything.

Hope this helps....

Des
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This is awesome, thank you!
 
I was busy this afternoon :) i installed the following:

1. RAM Right On Brackets so I could install my RETRAX MX PRO cover
2. B2 Black 5" Ceramic Exhaust Tips
3. RETRAX MX PRO cover installed
4. RED Start/Stop Ignition Button

RAMBRACKET1.jpgRAMBRACKET2.jpgRAM5TIPS2.jpgRAM5TIP.jpgRAMRETRAX.jpgRAMSSBUTTON.jpg

Next is my B2 Muffler Kit...maybe Saturday. Very happy with the way the trucks starting to look!
 
securityguy said:
I was busy this afternoon :) i installed the following:

1. RAM Right On Brackets so I could install my RETRAX MX PRO cover
2. B2 Black 5" Ceramic Exhaust Tips
3. RETRAX MX PRO cover installed
4. RED Start/Stop Ignition Button

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Next is my B2 Muffler Kit...maybe Saturday. Very happy with the way the trucks starting to look!
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Where did you get the red start/stop button? Looks great!
 
Panicvector426 said:
Where did you get the red start/stop button? Looks great!
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securityguy said:
I was busy this afternoon :) i installed the following:

1. RAM Right On Brackets so I could install my RETRAX MX PRO cover
2. B2 Black 5" Ceramic Exhaust Tips
3. RETRAX MX PRO cover installed
4. RED Start/Stop Ignition Button

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Next is my B2 Muffler Kit...maybe Saturday. Very happy with the way the trucks starting to look!
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Looking Sharp. (y) :cool:
 
securityguy said:
I was busy this afternoon :) i installed the following:

1. RAM Right On Brackets so I could install my RETRAX MX PRO cover
2. B2 Black 5" Ceramic Exhaust Tips
3. RETRAX MX PRO cover installed
4. RED Start/Stop Ignition Button

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Next is my B2 Muffler Kit...maybe Saturday. Very happy with the way the trucks starting to look!
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Tell me about your bed step there. That isn't stock is it? The stock one is usually out the drivers side corner, right? Yours makes a lot more sense to me.

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NewTruckWhoDis said:
Tell me about your bed step there. That isn't stock is it? The stock one is usually out the drivers side corner, right? Yours makes a lot more sense to me.

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It is stock and is part of the Bed Utility Group. When you get the Multi-Function Tailgate, they locate the step towards the left center.
 
JonUSN said:
can’t remember , whatever home depot sells (they had yellow lids). have to be really shallow ones otherwise not much room
between tonneau to reach in and out.
+got the bed/bar adjustable divider at home depot also
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I was just going to ask where you got the bar, right now I use a curtain rod, but it has started to fall apart.
 
securityguy said:
Looks like for this step to work, you MUST have the MFT.

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Well it just so happens that I do. Thanks for doing the research and providing a link. Bit more expensive than I had guessed, but oh well, such is life.

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RickWaz said:
How much did the engine sound change/increase, if any?
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To be honest I changed the air intake after only 300 km so the Hemi experience is low regarding stock sound, and from inside the truck I don’t hear much difference but my hearing sucks like the intake sucks (air)😂.. I think it adds a bit of sound on the exceleration for sure though and am please overall .
 
Did my first oil change at 3,800 miles. Replaced the oil drain valve with the Valvomax Quick Twist drain valve to make future changes easier and less messy. Used a couple gallon freezer bags to get the filter off with very little to no spillage.
Next up is to give her bath and another coat of TW Ice Seal-N-Shine to prep for salty Ohio roads.
 
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