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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:53pm On Sep 20, 2014
Siena:

As in black wheels? What combination do you mean, bro?

Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 9:54pm On Sep 20, 2014
am tryna purchase the first one tho
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Originalsly: 11:42am On Sep 22, 2014
Green stainless silver mix...but then again winter and snow is near so any old steel rims should do until spring!
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:36pm On Sep 28, 2014
Originalsly: Green stainless silver mix...but then again winter and snow is near so any old steel rims should do until spring!

The original steels will be refurbed, and fitted with winter tyres, close to the stock size.

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 11:50pm On Sep 29, 2014
Non-pictorial update!

On Saturday, I paid the shop a visit. All the bits and pieces were in primer, and flatted down. Unfortunately they managed to lose the body-colored metal trim under the nearside headlamp, I was pretty pi*sed off, especially when one of the guys said it would be found "if it was in the shop to begin with".

You wouldn't think such a small item would be difficult to find used, but it was - none of the eBay breakers had one. I ended up ordering a new one through work, which should be with me tomorrow.

On a more positive note, (fast forward to Monday the 29th) the fender flares have all been painted, so has the front plastic valence, and the finish is glass-like. The bed was in the paint booth, and had had its first coat of green laquer. It's all looking good, the lid and fuel filler flaps are all that remain, all things being equal, the truck will be ready for assembly by next Saturday.

What a long 14 weeks it's been so far.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 7:43pm On Sep 30, 2014
Pictorial update!

At last, I can see light at the end of a very long, and dark tunnel.

I paid the shop a visit after work. My nearside headlamp trim was not VOR'd, so it will be in tomorrow. The largest single part, the bed, has been painted, leaving just the bonnet, headlamp and grille trims, fuel filler flap and bed lid to be done.

Tomorrow after work, I will begin re-assembly.

Pictures are being uploaded to Photobucket album.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:47pm On Sep 30, 2014
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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:51pm On Sep 30, 2014
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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:53pm On Sep 30, 2014
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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:54pm On Sep 30, 2014
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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:56pm On Sep 30, 2014
Flat and polish will take place once the truck is all back together.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:29pm On Sep 30, 2014
Bravo! how about the wheels, Any final decision also, i think the interior also needs to be worked on
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:43pm On Sep 30, 2014
Bossforeva: how about the wheels, Any final decision also, i think the interior also needs to be worked on

Do you truly believe the interior is going to remain as it is, bruh? If your answer is yes, then you probably skipped a lot of my previous posts in this thread.

As for wheels, I'm still trying to decide, so many choices, just one truck. wink
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Shagati(m): 10:50pm On Sep 30, 2014
Siena:


As for wheels, I'm still trying to decide, so many choices, just one truck. wink

Black wheels..black wheels..black wheels...!
PLEEEEEEEEASSSSSSEEEEE!!!!
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Shagati(m): 10:52pm On Sep 30, 2014
This is certainly a bad@ss Green Monster.
Mr Kawasaki would be proud!
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 11:09pm On Sep 30, 2014
Siena:

Do you truly believe the interior is going to remain as it is, bruh? If your answer is yes, then you probably skipped a lot of my previous posts in this thread.

As for wheels, I'm still trying to decide, so many choices, just one truck. wink
you can post pics of the rims so we can help select for you
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 7:09am On Oct 01, 2014
Bossforeva: you can post pics of the rims so we can help select for you

Choosing wheels, like a colour is a very personal thing. And taste is subjective, so I always make these decisions myself.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 7:11am On Oct 01, 2014
Siena:

Choosing wheels, like a colour is a very personal thing. And taste is subjective, so I always make these decisions myself.
V. True tho...
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 4:56pm On Oct 04, 2014
Pictorial update!

Today I fitted my 2" body lift kit. I had previously fitted the kit to the bed, so I dealt with the cabin this arvo. The copious doses of WD-40 I'd been spraying onto the threaded sections of the cabin bolts paid off - the nuts all came off without a struggle.

As some have found out, the mid and rear bolts were too long, with the threaded sections too far down the shanks. So those will be replaced. Of course, the radiator cowling had to go, and the steering shaft is just about okay. But I will be extending it, the pile of steering shafts sitting at work will come in pretty handy.

I shall deal with the new front and rear bumper orientation next week, and address any issues with the gear and transfer case selector levers. Can anyone who has installed a 2" body lift chip in here?

Slowly but surely getting there.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 4:59pm On Oct 04, 2014
Some pictures. My apologies for much of the same, the way the truck was parked, there were limited places to take pictures from. It's higher than I thought it would be, I might have issues fitting it into my garage, once the wheels and suspension are done.

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Specialist900(m): 9:56am On Oct 18, 2014
Oga siena,

Update us o.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 11:16am On Oct 18, 2014
Sorry guys. Progress has been slow, as paint has been getting reactions in the booth - all cars too, not just my truck. I suggested there might be silicone in the air, but he reckons that isn't the case. He had to do a full repspray on a 2009 BMW 645i 3 times, and the paint isn't cheap.

Wednesday finally saw a breakthrough, and the nearside fender and hood accepted primer, without reacting. They were painted the following day, and are fine. Today, the lid and 4 smaller parts - fuel filler flap, the 3 trim pieces under the headlamps and grille are being painted.

I'll be leaving shortly to the shop to see things for myself. Both front doors were painted the same time as the cabin, but one has a tiny depression on the top, and the plan was to paint both again. The paint guy however is worried about possible reactions. I might have to strip them to bare metal, so he can start from scratch.

I will however inspect the doors myself, and see if the current painted condition is okay, or if the paint guy is being unduly fussy.

It's 18 weeks today my truck went into the shop. Considering I stripped her down myself, and supplied the paint and materials too, I would say 18 weeks is unacceptable.

I can't wait to get her back.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by billy187(m): 6:19pm On Oct 18, 2014
Aaaaaand my popcorn's finished... guess i'll just go and stock up again. **sigh
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:48pm On Oct 18, 2014
Well I spent my entire Saturday at the body shop, putting things back together.

I fitted the hood, nearside fender, and the doors. This highlighted some key issues.

Painting parts separately is not advisable with candy / pearl paint, as there can be shade variation. The driver's door is markedly darker than the fender and bed. The passenger door is also not as light as the rest of the truck, but the difference there is more subtle. Only noticeable from certain angles.

The verdict? Well. The entire truck has to be painted again, and this time, with all the panels in place. This won't be an immediate exercise though, as the paint will require up to 4 weeks to settle, before attempting a repaint. In the meantime, I will use the truck as she is.

The lid was being painted when I left, and 2 coats of gloss black were applied to the underside, after 2 coats of zinc primer were laid down. The outer side has been in primer prior to today, so all covered. The outer side will be painted in a Kawasaki Green a Pearl on Monday.

Once it's all flatted and polished, I'll see what needs to be done in terms of reprinting the entire rig.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:53pm On Oct 18, 2014
Some non high-resolution pictures taken today:

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Note the truck still needs to be flatted, and polished. Flatting has started on the bed.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 10:56pm On Oct 18, 2014
Pictures of the bed lid:

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Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 11:48pm On Oct 18, 2014
Shagati:


Black wheels..black wheels..black wheels...!
PLEEEEEEEEASSSSSSEEEEE!!!!
Man, i've seen you chasing after a G-Wagon and a Burgundy Accord.. Any update?
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Shagati(m): 11:58pm On Oct 18, 2014
Bossforeva:
Man, i've seen you chasing after a G-Wagon and a Burgundy Accord.. Any update?
Standing down on both currently.
No response from G500 chap.
Stars haven't aligned for burgundy Accord wink
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Specialist900(m): 3:48pm On Oct 19, 2014
The truck is finally taking shape.

Keep it up
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by billy187(m): 6:35pm On Oct 19, 2014
Pics!! finally!! I hope you took lots of high-res shots of the hilux in its former state for the inexorable before-after pic.
Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 8:58pm On Oct 21, 2014
After much thought, I have decided to have the truck painted again, by a reputable shop, who understands the intricacies of working with pearl and candy finishes.

Where the current shop erred, was to paint the doors and hood OFF the truck. I removed the doors and hood to allow the new color to reach the door shuts around the hinge areas, the inner doors as well as the under hood area. They should then have been refitted, then the whole truck painted as a whole.

This is what is going to be done next. But, the current shop doesn't get off easily. They are buying more paint for the lid, which is being painted tomorrow. The back end has also been polished, and looks heaps better. Just the rest of the cabin to be flatted and polished. This is how the bed now looks:






Re: Siena's MK5 Toyota Hilux Customisation Project - "Apple Candy". by Nobody: 12:02am On Oct 25, 2014
Tomorrow I will be picking up my truck, exactly 19 weeks after I dropped it off to the shop, and spent the entire Saturday stripping her down. She has been flatted, and polished, and if not for the imperfections n terms of the front doors (mismatched paint) she would be stunning.

I will be temporarily installing my old headlamps, tails and old grille, so she's legal, before driving her to the shop that will be repainting. Lead time is 1 week. We'll see how it all pans out.

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