Rigid Industries Archives - Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security

Upgrade Your Truck or SUV with a Grille Guard or Heavy-Duty Bumper

05/20/2021 By John Schwartz

Whether you’re searching for protection, functionality or style, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage can help you find the perfect bumper, grille guard or front grille insert for your truck or SUV. We offer class-leading brands like Ranch Hand, Hammerhead Armor, Rigid, Iron Cross and Royalty Core that provide durable construction and perfect fitment to make your vehicle look and function better. Best of all, our team of vehicle enhancement technicians can install your upgrade and integrate a winch or auxiliary lighting with precision and expertise to deliver reliable performance.

Front Grille Inserts Add Style

The grille on the front of your truck or SUV is one of your vehicle’s most prominent styling components. We offer upgraded grille inserts from Royalty Core and Rigid Industries. Royalty Core grilles are fabricated from premium T304 stainless steel and include a variety of color matching options along with custom made-to-order solutions. Rigid Industries is best known for its top-quality LED lighting. Their stainless-steel grille inserts include provisions for 20-inch E-Series or Radiance Plus light bars to ensure that you can see safely once the sun sets.

Fabricated Bumpers Increase Functionality

If you’re looking for rugged styling for your truck, then a set of fabricated bumpers might be the perfect upgrade. We have solutions with provisions for winches, upgraded lighting and heavy-duty towing applications. The bumpers mount securely to the vehicle frame and are available in durable or ready-to-paint finishes. Many options from Iron Cross Automotive, Hammerhead Armor and Ranch Hand work perfectly with original equipment parking sensors and forward-facing cameras. We can add these safety technologies to your truck if they didn’t come with the vehicle.

Protect Yourself with a Grille Guard

Whether for work or play, the front of your truck, SUV or Jeep is exposed to a variety of extreme challenges. Boulders, trees and stumps on a trail or wildlife jumping out in front of your vehicle on the freeway could be a recipe for disaster. The high-strength grille guards from Ranch Hand and Hammerhead Armor are designed to protect you from injury and help prevent damage to your vehicle. Just like our bumper upgrades, many solutions work with the factory-installed collision avoidance technologies on your vehicle.

Enhance and Protect Your Truck, SUV or Jeep at Perfectionist

Drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage to learn about the grille insert, bumper and grill guard upgrades available to enhance and protect your vehicle. A team member will help you choose a solution that fulfills your criteria for functionality and styling, and then our outstanding technicians can complete the installation for you. If you can’t visit our store, give us a call or send us an e-mail using our online contact form.

Sleek 2014 Audi RS5 Gets Rigid Industries Fog Light Upgrade

05/11/2021 By John Schwartz

One of our repeat clients from Anchorage swung by with his sleek-looking 2014 Audi RS5 for a fog light upgrade. He wanted to increase visibility while driving at night, and wanted to make sure the lighting was durable and built to last. We had the perfect solution for him.

We selected the Rigid Industries SR-Series Fog Lights because they are SAE-compliant, meaning they can be used on-road, not just off-road like many aftermarket lights. These lights are designed with a patented Clarilux optic system to spread the light evenly across the lighting pattern, and are less likely to produce glare for oncoming drivers. We integrated the mounting pods into the bottom center of the grille, and wired a switch inside the car so the driver can control them independently from other lights as needed.

For all your vehicle lighting upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style. [96004]

High-Power Rigid Industries Light Bar Added to 2015 Volkswagen GTI

03/24/2021 By John Schwartz

A new client who was referred by a friend brought his 2015 Volkswagen GTI to us to add a high-power LED light bar to it. He wanted to dramatically increase the light output for late-night driving to increase both visibility and safety.

Our technicians got right to work and removed the front bumper to provide access to where we were going to mount the light bar. We fabricated custom brackets to mount it in position, and then put the front bumper back on the GTI. The position of the light bar behind the grille protects it from damage and keeps it cleaner. We also flush-mounted a switch on the dashboard so he can turn it on or off whenever necessary.

For all your vehicle lighting upgrades, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security has you covered. Stop by to see our team at the shop — we would love to customize your vehicle to fit your style.

Anchorage Car Enthusiast Transforms 2016 Dodge Challenger

12/30/2020 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage recently contacted the Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security team to inquire about an extensive audio system upgrade for his 2016 Dodge Challenger. This client is a real car enthusiast and wanted us to create something unique for his muscle car. As you can see from the photos, the stereo system modifications grew into an extensive project with custom lighting, an upholstery upgrade and a Lambo door kit.

Dodge Challenger Stereo Upgrade

This amazing project started with the stereo system upgrade. We installed an Android-based Linkswell TA-DGCC08-4RR-1 touchscreen radio in place of the factory 8.4-inch display. This new radio adds Apple and Android smartphone integration along with a preamp output to send audio to the amplifiers we’d be mounting in the trunk.

To ensure that the system sounds great, we replaced the speakers in the doors with a set of Morel Tempo Ultra 602 components and upgraded the rear speakers with Tempo Integra 602 coaxial drivers. These new speakers are powered by a Pioneer GM-D8704 amplifier that can produce 100 watts per channel.

The client wanted the audio upgrade to have an impressive subwoofer system. Our fabrication team created a custom vented subwoofer enclosure with a plexiglass rear panel to serve as a home for a pair of DD Audio Redline 700-Series 712 D4 12-inch subwoofers. These amazing subs are rated to handle 600 watts continuous and 1,200 watts peak power. We paired them with a DD Audio M4 monoblock amplifier to ensure the bass would be crystal clear, even when the volume was cranked.

The amplifiers are mounted on the floor of the Challenger on a custom-built panel, and our team created a pair of vinyl-wrapped panels to conceal the amplifiers and trim around the subwoofer enclosure. We added blue LED lighting to the enclosure’s interior and on the trunk lid so the system would look awesome at night.

Custom Lighting and Interior Upgrades

The client was thrilled with the audio system. After seeing how we executed the stereo upgrade, he decided that he wanted us to do more work on the car. This second round of upgrades began with the installation of a Katzkin leather upholstery upgrade in Cobalt Blue. We had the Mopar Shaker logo embroidered in the headrest covers for a little extra flair.

We removed the headliner and A-pillar trim pieces and wrapped them in blue UltraSuede. Four blue Rigid Industries LED light pods were added to the roof panel before we reinstalled it in the vehicle. We disassembled the door trim pieces so we could wrap the center insert in the same blue material.

Exterior Lighting and Door Hinge Project

The last step was to remove the stock door hinges and replace them with a Lamborghini-style door hinge kit. This installation involved removing the front grille and fenders from the car to secure the hinges to the chassis properly. Thankfully, the kit uses all the original hardware locations. Should the client want the doors returned to original, no cutting or modifications are required.

While we had the fenders off, we completed the exterior lighting upgrade. We added eight more Rigid Industries blue rock lights under the car, a set of Oracle LED wheel rings to the front and rear wheels and a set of the Oracle LED Halo rings for the headlights. Of course, all the wiring for the lighting is protected from the elements and secured so that it won’t be damaged when the vehicle is being driven.

Anchorage’s Vehicle Upgrade Experts

The upgrades on this Dodge Challenger look amazing, and the audio system sounds crystal clear. The client was thrilled with our combination of attention to detail and creativity in executing his vision. Before he left with the car, we showed him how to use the new radio and control all the accessory lighting.

If you’re interested in upgrading your car or truck with a new audio system, custom lighting or modifications like Lambo doors or suspension upgrades, we invite you to visit the automotive upgrade experts here at Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security. If you can’t stop by our store at 801 E. 82nd Ave., give us a call at 907-563-8112 or send our team an e-mail using our online contact page.

2008 GMC Sierra Gets Rigid Industries Light Bar Upgrade for Night Driving

07/23/2020 By John Schwartz

A repeat client from Anchorage came back to visit us here at Perfectionist Auto Sound to talk about some lighting upgrades for his 2008 GMC Sierra. With the low visibility that comes with winters in Alaska, additional lighting is a must. Not to mention that this customer travels throughout the state where little light reaches the backroads.

For all of our aftermarket lighting needs, we push Rigid Industries, a brand we have come to love here at Perfectionist. We fitted the customer’s vehicle with a Rigid light bar, fog lights, low and high beams, and side shooting lights. The customer was so happy on picking up their vehicle and was excited to be able to use their new lights.

Winters in Alaska can be quite dangerous for driving, with low visibility among the many safety concerns. Let us help you be safe and feel safe in your vehicle with additional lighting to overcome these winter safety obstacles. We can outfit your vehicle with the perfect lighting solution, no matter what your needs may be! Stop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to talk to one of our knowledgeable staff, or contact us here.