What did you do to your Ram today???

[Neurobit]

I did. I failed to mention that the first two tires were a disaster. I was holding the cans too far away and wasn't wetting it enough. I ended up with a tremendous amount of texture. I had to remove the dip on those two tires and start over from scratch which cost me a lot of labor and time. Fortunately, time, patience, practice, and no less than a dozen you tube videos later, I was able to get results that I was pleased with. I used approx. 1 can of black per wheel and 2 cans of gloss enhancer. In all, it was 1 base coat, 4 wet coats, and 3 gloss coats. Now to be careful in taking care of them. Not sure how durable they are.

If you hand wash, they can last a while. Two years or more. If you get a scratch, you can always touch up.
I’ve had tires replaced and the rim edge stayed intact, so pretty durable.

 

[reigninslayer]

Flush cut those ties before someone loses an eye!

Or I’ll stab my arm reaching over them. Thanks for the suggestion.


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[Rampat]

Put the 4X4 emblem decal on...
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Finished...
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How hard is it to line up? I’m worried I’ll put it on crooked.

 

[RAM Patriot]

How hard is it to line up? I’m worried I’ll put it on crooked.

If you look at the first picture real close the tape is transparent so you can see what you are doing when putting it on. If you don't press down you can always peel it back up and try again.

 

[Lize]

How hard is it to line up? I’m worried I’ll put it on crooked.

If you look at the first picture real close the tape is transparent so you can see what you are doing when putting it on. If you don't press down you can always peel it back up and try again.

I usually put on masking tape on as a bottom guideline (and sometimes an edge too) so you can assess and alter that if needed before setting the badge right next to it, easy being able to see through transparent tape too.

 

[Rampat]

If you look at the first picture real close the tape is transparent so you can see what you are doing when putting it on. If you don't press down you can always peel it back up and try again.

I have the chrome ones on now but want to swap to black. I want to make sure it goes right where the old one was.

 

[RAM Patriot]

I have the chrome ones on now but want to swap to black. I want to make sure it goes right where the old one was.

I have the chrome ones on now but want to swap to black. I want to make sure it goes right where the old one was.

I see...

I put 4x4 Emblem Overlay Decal over my chrome.

4x4 Emblem Overlay Decal - 2019-2026 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500

Enhance the look of your 4x4 tailgate emblem with this vinyl decal for your Ram model year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

www.reflectiveconcepts.com

 

[barakutha]

Started the de-chroming process

Also realized again how big a difference tires make

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[whetrick1]

Biggest project time-wise was plasti-dipping my stock Laramie 20" wheels black. I hat the stock rims, but they look better black at least until I can afford a new set of wheels. I also installed a Hellwig Sway Bar, and a Pedal Commander. Finished the weekend off with a few trim items. Gotta say, she's coming coming along............... perfection takes time!

Where did you get the decal that you put on the tailgate


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[RAM Patriot]

Here is the transition photos from a stock 2019 Bighorn to the Bighorn Patriot...

 

[rrbhokies]

Where did you get the decal that you put on the tailgate


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ebay

DODGE HEMI 4X4 RAM HEAD TOUGH TRUCK VINYL DECAL STICKER - LARGE SIZES AVAILABLE | eBay

They will be cut from high quality vinyl with a layer of clear transfer paper over top fro easy application.

www.ebay.com

 

[barakutha]

Dechroming continues

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[reigninslayer]

Dechroming continues

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Was the original Ram emblem difficult to pop off? Where’d you get the black version?


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[barakutha]

Was the original Ram emblem difficult to pop off? Where’d you get the black version?


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I used a small steam machine to heat the emblem, then a trim removal tool to pop it off (along with a microfiber towel to protect the paint).

I ordered the emblems from a dealership in Avondale


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[rrbhokies]

Dechroming continues

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Nice job getting all the glue off!! I gave up after getting about 95% off. It was becoming an exercise in frustration.

 

[AgitatedK9]

Took it to the dealer to get some clunking at low speeds checked out, I'm now in a bright yellow classic which my daughter (3) has deemed the school bus.

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[TNSmokee]

My windshield would fog up in the mornings on the way to work, came up with this idea:


Made a pattern of the vent and cut the vinyl to lay over the top. "Pushed the can down the street"

 

[spaightlabs]

So you are going to stop airflow to prevent fogging?

There's an easier way to stop airflow...

 

[thcmas35]

I tried loading up my Yamaha Grizzly 700 in my rambox bed for the first time. I was most hesitant about ordering rambox because of this occasional need (guys trip only so no need to trailer the 3 other familer wheelers). My grizzly has aftermarket rims with an offset and measured about 48" wide ... very close to max rambox width. I removed the tonneau, rails and rear tie downs. I was relieved when it went straight in without breaking anything!

My old Rams had coil suspension and squatted with the 600lbs. Air suspension leveled me out nicely.

Oh and pardon the dirt from the trip a few days ago!!!

(Yes, I tied it down after pictures)

 

[AndrewGS]

Well, it was yesterday, but put new shoes on.