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A few cosmetic mods (2005)

DEEZ-67

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Edmond, OK
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2005 Ford Explorer
I pick this 05 up from a friend a few months ago. I'm going to be a dad this year and all my cars/trucks are all 2 doors so this is going to be my dadmobile. Anyways there is no reason I can't have a dad ride look as cool as all my others so here is what I've cleaned up so far.

First thing I did was clean up the front push bar and door badges.

How I got it.
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Painted push bar
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painted badges
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Then I pulled those round LED lights and put in a better LED bar.
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Now I'm trying my hand at vinyl wrapping. Trying to get rid of the wood inside.

stock
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After wrap
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Lookin' Good! just out of curiosity, What is the button for in between the cup holders? I never seen that switch before. And whay size tires are those? Im thinking about switching to a bigger tire soon. I have 245 65 17 on mine rignt now but i would want a bigger and more aggressive tire.
 






Lookin' Good! just out of curiosity, What is the button for in between the cup holders? I never seen that switch before. And whay size tires are those? Im thinking about switching to a bigger tire soon. I have 245 65 17 on mine rignt now but i would want a bigger and more aggressive tire.

That's to turn off the advancetrac control. I'm not sure as what tires are on this I just got it but I don't think they are much bigger than what you have.
 






Looks great, huge improvement just ditching the chrome. (I personally hate chrome, except for wheels).

Glad you got a real LED bar too, probably puts out a hell of a lot more light over those little pods. Looks meaner too.
 






Almost twins...
 

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I say upgrade your turn signals to black like mine, also upgrade to projectors, next change out that long antenna to a new stubby short one! Gives the explorer a nice look! :D
 

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Looks great guys!
 






Finished the black wrap on the doors last night.

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Lift and tires will be next.

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