My 2016 Explorer Platinum

jonnoriega

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Hello, all.  This is my 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum.
Here are some of the modifications that I have done to it and are planning to do still but I welcome to hear any comments and/or recommendations!

CobraHD Dual Dash Cam
K&N CAI
H&R Lowering Springs
Velgen VMB6 Wheels 20"x10.5" 45mm offset
Yokohama Parada Spec X 295/45R20 114V RF
Brake Calipers painted with G2 Paint
All installed by the most honest and best guys in the business
Car1ONE GoodYear auto in Barrington, IL

Window and tail light tints and murdered out and custom vinyl wrap job done done by:
Top Coverage in Elgin, IL
Rage Wraps in Medinah, IL
Midwest Vinyl & Tint in St. Charles, IL

Next to be done:
Livernoise Tune (or other recommendations from forums)
Borla Exhaust (or other recommendations from forums) - I want a noticeable but not obnoxious tone.

 
Nice! How did you do the red stripes on the doors? I was thinking about similar red inlays in my doors, but wasn't sure I wanted to commit to paint. Did you paint your plastic, or is that all vinyl??


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MiWiAu said:
Nice! How did you do the red stripes on the doors? I was thinking about similar red inlays in my doors, but wasn't sure I wanted to commit to paint. Did you paint your plastic, or is that all vinyl??


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All vinyl my friend and if you live in the Chicago area, I got a couple of guys that are great in St. Charles.  I wish I was handier around my car.  I could have save a ton of money.  Thank you for the compliment. 
 
jonnoriega said:
MiWiAu said:
Nice! How did you do the red stripes on the doors? I was thinking about similar red inlays in my doors, but wasn't sure I wanted to commit to paint. Did you paint your plastic, or is that all vinyl??


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All vinyl my friend and if you live in the Chicago area, I got a couple of guys that are great in St. Charles.  I wish I was handier around my car.  I could have save a ton of money.  Thank you for the compliment.

Awesome! I'm in Milwaukee (grew up in Chicago), so not too far away. :)

Did they have any concerns over the longevity of the vinyl applied to the plastic trim?

I might give it a go myself. I like to mess with that kind of stuff, and I'm not worried about ruining anything with vinyl. Worst case, I'll ruin some vinyl and have to take it somewhere to do it right. LOL

I'll keep your installer recommendations in mind after I blow through $150 in material trying to do it myself. Haha



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Not at all.  I wash it frequently plus they guaranteed it for as long as I have the car which is pretty damned cool.  If anything happens to it (peeling, coming off), they'll fix it..
 
Streamwood's not all that far from me.

Possible meet ups and/or photo ops in the making. I like what you've done with the Explorer thus far.

Go Hawk's!

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bpd1151 said:
Streamwood's not all that far from me.

Possible meet ups and/or photo ops in the making. I like what you've done with the Explorer thus far.

Go Hawk's!

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Cool man!  I travel a lot and have met a few friends through forums. Is that your Taurus?  Would love to trade ideas with you. I want my car to go faster!!!
 
jonnoriega said:
Cool man!  I travel a lot and have met a few friends through forums. Is that your Taurus?  Would love to trade ideas with you. I want my car to go faster!!!

It is "THE" Taurus, and yes, I am it's owner.

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