What did u do to your raptor today?

[Buzzard2]

How long will a coating last? Looks good!

I don’t know exactly, It’s kept in the garage and is not my DD as I have a company truck I use daily. I am hoping to get a couple of years.

I guess it also depends on sun exposure and the weather. This trim discoloration may not be a issue back East like it is here in the desert.

 

[Buzzard2]

Very nice. Do you know what the difference between the SEM bumper coat vs trim paint is? I have been planning on doing my wiper arms. What was prep like for the trim, light scuff? Did you use any primer for the wiper arms first?

The difference is the Trim paint is for metal parts and bumper coat is for the plastic type parts. I used a grey scratchy pad and SEM sells a product called "scuff & Clean" that is a thick paste that you use with the Grey scratchy pad. No I did not use primer on the wiper arms scuffed lightly and painted with the trim paint. I still had paint on the arms if they would have been bare metal then I would have used a primer.

Clean the part with the pad and scuff & clean, wash it with water and rag then spray and wipe it with rubbing alcohol then I sprayed it once more with rubbing alcohol and let it dry without wiping it. Three light to medium coats with 5 to 8 minutes in between coats. Don't spray it to heavy or you will get a run. SEM has some good video's on youtube.

 

[Wilson]

Haven't tried the Adams products but most everything else. They look good for a day or two then it looks like crap again. I am very satisfied with the results of this coating/paint.

the paint looks good. #https://www.fordraptorforum.com/posts/907408 is the best thing I've ever tried. I've never been into the cleaning but this stuff is easy to use. worth a try for the rubber. they are a supporting vendor

 

[other365]

...if they would have been bare metal then I would have used a primer...

Yeah my wiper arms are pitted/sun faded down to metal in some spots. Planning to red scuff pad/clean/etch primer/trim paint. Will have to look up the SEM details to see if there's any uv protection or top with a matte clear. Truck has spent it's life in the Texas sun.

 

[SZDZMTR]

Haven't tried the Adams products but most everything else. They look good for a day or two then it looks like crap again. I am very satisfied with the results of this coating/paint.

You are absolutely right about a day or two temporary fix for sure

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[KENNEDY Ridley]

All top spark plugs in, new wires on coil packs hanging down. Tackle the bottom plugs tomorrow night. Top was a little tricky with the supercharger.

 

[Wilson]

Yeah my wiper arms are pitted/sun faded down to metal in some spots. Planning to red scuff pad/clean/etch primer/trim paint. Will have to look up the SEM details to see if there's any uv protection or top with a matte clear. Truck has spent it's life in the Texas sun.

wonder if it would work to wrap them. this is one thing I'd try plasti dip or linex on. but mine are still good. I don't think powder coat would hold up.

 

[Cristian]

Put fox 3.0 in the front for now since stock shocks were blown

 

[Swacer]

Speaking of the rear window trim, does anyone know if you can replace just that trim? Mine was damaged when I bought the truck and have always wanted to replace it if possible.

 

[IDI-Charlie]

Getting my first oil change done on the truck. Decided to take the dealer up on their complimentary first change since I've spent a bit on some goodies for the old girl this month.