What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

If you use the Toyota configurator tool this is what it says about that trim element, "Anodized Blue"

I assumed they meant it was aluminum but you could be right

I will go investigate later and see what it is

View attachment 139013As far as the screens go, I am spoiled by them

Other than the huge map and navigation info almost everything you need while driving is repeated in the dash cluster via the steering wheel controls as well so you aren't looking at the screen that often

I love it for the admin stuff you can do while parked, settings, trip and mileage info, etc

I don't know, maybe I am compensating for something

I had a Lexus loaner while the car was in for that recall in May and it had the heads up display

I thought I would hate that but it was really kind of cool

I'm imagining that "anodised blue" when it's 10 years old with worn edges, maybe some silver showing through, is actually still going to look cool, but then I do like the old patina look on some things. Some of my folding knives are black anodised and where they are starting to wear the silver is showing through, and just like the look.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I had a Lexus loaner while the car was in for that recall in May and it had the heads up display

I thought I would hate that but it was really kind of cool

GM toyed around with the HUD's 20 years ago, maybe longer; I thought everyone had given up on that. At one time I thought everything was going to go that way, but apparently people couldn't get used to it (I guess). As far as the screens, it would seem from your description that Toyata does a better job than what I have experienced.

 

[chilly]

I'm imagining that "anodised blue" when it's 10 years old with worn edges, maybe some silver showing through, is actually still going to look cool, but then I do like the old patina look on some things. Some of my folding knives are black anodised and where they are starting to wear the silver is showing through, and just like the look.

I know once the "new" wears off I will calm down a bit and not lose it over every scratch and ding

 

[chilly]

GM toyed around with the HUD's 20 years ago, maybe longer; I thought everyone had given up on that. At one time I thought everything was going to go that way, but apparently people couldn't get used to it (I guess). As far as the screens, it would seem from your description that Toyata does a better job than what I have experienced.

If this truck had been in the pipeline with the smaller screen I probably would have still committed to it

It wasn't a make or break item, but I am happy to have it

It added a bit under $800 to the package and I am sure plenty of folks wouldn't opt for it at that price but it was already specced so what the heck

I really didn't need or want a moon roof either (another $800) but they know if they tack it on there they will still sell it so why not

Money makers I guess

 

[opie]

If you use the Toyota configurator tool this is what it says about that trim element, "Anodized Blue"

I assumed they meant it was aluminum but you could be right

I will go investigate later and see what it is

View attachment 139013As far as the screens go, I am spoiled by them

Other than the huge map and navigation info almost everything you need while driving is repeated in the dash cluster via the steering wheel controls as well so you aren't looking at the screen that often

I love it for the admin stuff you can do while parked, settings, trip and mileage info, etc

I don't know, maybe I am compensating for something

I had a Lexus loaner while the car was in for that recall in May and it had the heads up display

I thought I would hate that but it was really kind of cool

I really like the look of that interior, minus the computer screen and all the tech of course. Nice new little rig ya got there chillmister!

 

[Klasse Act]

My Liquid8r is the 16 x 16, I didn't even realise it was a 2 pack when I bought it, so that's a bonus, but yeah, they are awesome, so absorbent, love the size too, so manageable.

Yeah that new one, the M22, is 20" x 20"...love it

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[chilly]

I really like the look of that interior, minus the computer screen and all the tech of course. Nice new little rig ya got there chillmister!

Thanks Opie

Yeah, the screen is really polarizing, people love it or hate it

As tall as it is, it doesn't block my view at all and the boss will never drive it so...

 

[chilly]

I did a "trust the process" rinseless today with N914 v2 and the big gold sponge. No grit guard, no rinse bucket, just 1 bucket and 1 sponge. Used my new M22 liquid8r for drying duties (I love this towel)

This is what the sponge looked like after:
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And this is what the solution looked like after I was done:
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The end result:
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I don't go commando like you but that is my favorite RW combo

 

[chilly]

Those blue pieces on the dash and doors aren't plastic??

OK, the verdict is in and I am not sure just what the anodized blue trim is. I tapped and tapped on it with various implements and couldn't really tell, and I was ready to go to the least visible section and scratch it with a carbide machinist's scribe and I stopped myself and decided, why am I doing this, and does it matter?

It is what it is and knowing won't change what it is, and honestly it won't change how I keep it clean

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]

OK, the verdict is in and I am not sure just what the anodized blue trim is. I tapped and tapped on it with various implements and couldn't really tell, and I was ready to go to the least visible section and scratch it with a carbide machinist's scribe and I stopped myself and decided, why am I doing this, and does it matter?

It is what it is and knowing won't change what it is, and honestly it won't change how I keep it clean

Like you say, it's how it looks (and lasts) that really matters. FWIW I doubt that's anodized metal but, as a consolation, I'm guessing the "smoked silver" option shown in your earlier post isn't actually smoked either.

 

[MisterSnoop]

I had a Lexus loaner while the car was in for that recall in May and it had the heads up display

I thought I would hate that but it was really kind of cool

My car has a HUD. It's great to be able to see speed or someone's in my blindspot without even having to look down at the dash. My gf is convinced she'd hate it.

 

[BLM]

Thanks Opie

Yeah, the screen is really polarizing, people love it or hate it

As tall as it is, it doesn't block my view at all and the boss will never drive it so...

Chilly,
That looks a lot like my truck. Just got it about three weeks ago. Its a 2025 Tacoma TRD Offroad. Here is a pic of it.

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[chilly]

Chilly,
That looks a lot like my truck. Just got it about three weeks ago. Its a 2025 Tacoma TRD Offroad. Here is a pic of it.

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Yup, got it Thursday

2025 TRD Off Road as well

I love that Terra color but the boss wanted blue


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