Let's see: Your front badges...

[Jamison]

Since the forum is so new and I'm using this idea from other forums that I post on, let's see what type of front grill badges everyone is using so we can all get new ideas.
I currently have my stock one now, but I'm thinking about repainting or getting a Billet one. Please post pics of anyone has them.

[bwilly20]

painted mine black, love the look.



http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3092/cimg0554j.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0554j.jpg)

[jomulk56]

<------Mine's all stock.

[HitandRunDriver]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g169/Shepowen/AtLongBeach.jpg

Color Matched and clear coated

[tast101]

I think of color matching my GMC emblem up front and de-badging the rest, but I dunno.

[Max]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/10-6-2008/DSC01722.jpg

[JKmotorsports]

Body colored:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/jkmotorsports/DSC_1970.jpg

[Yuk_Nali_6.0]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p157/summerc707/COREY/001-1.jpg

[Shaggy]

Body colored:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd269/jkmotorsports/DSC_1970.jpg

JK, doesn't your front tires rub while turning if you hit a bump?

[JKmotorsports]

JK, doesn't your front tires rub while turning if you hit a bump?
That's why I drive in a straight line:D
Really, it's not as bad as it looks.

[Shaggy]

That's why I drive in a straight line:D
Really, it's not as bad as it looks.

Looks bad ass, but it rubs a little?

[Rich2007Z71]

Don't have access to Photobucket for bigger better pics but you can see on my sig that my front and rear are now painted white. Did have the chrome before but wanted the painted matching ones.

[bwilly20]

I think of color matching my GMC emblem up front and de-badging the rest, but I dunno.




do it :imo:

[3blackchevys]

go for it, it makes such a big difference

[yukondoit]

Do it, do it now! Come on, do it! (Ah-nold voice)

[Volant1]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/Volant1/03140808501.jpg

[SSmurdered]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii104/jessejo14/Famous_Stars_and_Straps_.jpgim gonna replace my front bowtie with the "F" from famous stars and straps

[bwilly20]

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii104/jessejo14/Famous_Stars_and_Straps_.jpgim gonna replace my front bowtie with the "F" from famous stars and straps



you gonna put one in the bow tie or replace the whole thing?? if you're replacing the whole thing, give me details, i have been wanting to put something up there too.

[SSmurdered]

i think it will look better if it totally replaced the bowtie. however i havent really thought of the way i wanna attack it yet. ill keep you posted

[Repo503]

Do they pay you? I'd never advertise for a company that wasnt paying me...I've never understood why anyone else would either.

[Jamison]

Do they pay you? I'd never advertise for a company that wasnt paying me...I've never understood why anyone else would either.

:imo: Just bc he likes the brand doesn't mean that he's trying to advertise for them. Seems like that would be saying the same for those who put college/professional sports team plates on the front.

[Grocery Getter]

Here's the big mouth.....gonna get'r powder coated flat black soon along with the rest of the chrome on the truck....

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg5/LurpLurp/PC080127.jpg

[oak510_tahoe]

*edit*

[Josh]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08005.jpg

[withac]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590

---------- Post added at 09:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:00 AM ----------

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii104/jessejo14/Famous_Stars_and_Straps_.jpgim gonna replace my front bowtie with the "F" from famous stars and straps

I'm not sure how you could do that without replacing the whole grille. If you remove the bow tie from the grille you still have a bow tie shaped frame in the grille, the "F" might look kinda funny overlapping that. Now if you go with big mouths look or something like that and peg it in the middle that would be different.

[blueflamed03]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08005.jpg
Josh, that looks good man, mask it and do it yourself??

[oak510_tahoe]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/xludexgenx5/Picture005edited.jpg

[dec322]

Josh, that looks good man, mask it and do it yourself??

Wondering the same thing.

I'd love to do this with mine. Unfortunately, I also have GMC on my wheels...I think it will look weird with the front badge blacked out (chrome outline).

[Murderedouthoe]

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n187/Dcole321/HPIM3170.jpg

[Josh]

Josh, that looks good man, mask it and do it yourself??

Sure did. Took some time but turned out good. I did the rear too but could still see some of the red, so I ordered a black decal and that fixed all my problems.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08003.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Denali016.jpg

[dec322]

Sure did. Took some time but turned out good. I did the rear too but could still see some of the red, so I ordered a black decal and that fixed all my problems.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08003.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Spring08001.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y207/Jsho13/Cars/Denali016.jpg

Where did you order the black decal?

[Josh]

http://www.flamingdecals.com/servlet/Categories

[blueflamed03]

nicely played Josh, thanks!

[tast101]

What's some good two sided Tape to put the rear emblem back.

[Josh]

I used 3M that I picked up from Autozone or Checker. I put it all on the decal then trimmed the edges with a hobby knife

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/ww192/oklagmcruiser2/PICT0032.jpg

[Mr45]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v650/xludexgenx5/Picture005edited.jpg

oak: Which bull bar is that? I've been thinking about putting one on my Tahoe, but can't decide which one.

[withac]

These are in the link I posted in an earlier reply but the link looks kinda buried in the reply, plus this is a lot easier.

[oak510_tahoe]

oak: Which bull bar is that? I've been thinking about putting one on my Tahoe, but can't decide which one.

that is the front push bumper from GoRhino. It's great, instructions are vague but the product is top notch. The center bar is a step which has come in handy when working/cleaning. I ordered my from AutoAnything.com as they were one of the few places that had it in stock ( it was on back-order from JC Whitney for 3 months :emotions122:) and it was still cheaper at AutoAnything. I'll try to get some more pictures of it and you can decide if its what you want.

[Jerzboy14]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=89&pictureid=611

[hapyspaz]

That's why I drive in a straight line:D
Really, it's not as bad as it looks.

That, and he doesnt have to hit a bump. Ive seen his tires. lol

[Mr45]

that is the front push bumper from GoRhino. It's great, instructions are vague but the product is top notch. The center bar is a step which has come in handy when working/cleaning. I ordered my from AutoAnything.com as they were one of the few places that had it in stock ( it was on back-order from JC Whitney for 3 months :emotions122:) and it was still cheaper at AutoAnything. I'll try to get some more pictures of it and you can decide if its what you want.

I would love to see some more pictures. I think that's what I want to install on my Tahoe as well. Did you have to drill new holes, or did it install in existing holes?
Thanks!

[chistoso]

here's mine..
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e137/chistosok5/Picture040.jpg

[Jamison]

here's mine..
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e137/chistosok5/Picture040.jpg

Where did you get that one? That's what I've been looking for. It just replaces your stock one right?

[02TahoeMD]

Painted mine black with red trim....clearcoat has gone flat on it though.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/JohnTahoe/Tahoe%20Sept%202008/IMG_4275.jpg

[blueflamed03]

painted mine this weekend, should have done it a long time ago!

[danimalmax]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=46&pictureid=644

[quick66ss]

Got this off Ebay. Way better than the stock Gold bow tie

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/quick66ss/07Tahoe1.jpg

[wmgood64]

nice !!

[a1rstr1k3]

here is mine i got it off from ebay like 2 months ago

i think it looks cool on it
still need to work on the head lights though

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo36/a1rstr1k3/BillTruck.jpg

[tybardy]

well, since everything up front is already painted white and my goal is to paint the lower valance white... so i think i will end up paint the emblem black...

withac, thats a sweet writeup over at GMFS

[jmildoc]

are you going to do that yourself?

[withac]

Painted mine black with red trim....clearcoat has gone flat on it though.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk196/JohnTahoe/Tahoe%20Sept%202008/IMG_4275.jpg

That's why you paint it from the back, then there's no clear coat, just the plastic of the bow tie.

Oh, btw, bad ass rig ya got there.

---------- Post added at 10:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

well, since everything up front is already painted white and my goal is to paint the lower valance white... so i think i will end up paint the emblem black...

withac, thats a sweet writeup over at GMFS


Yeah, I forget who the author was but he did it up right.

if you paint it black post up some pics

[tast101]

I have mine masked off and ready to paint. Just gotta get the paint this weekend or when ever I get it.

[J-Will]

originally did mine black, with the chrome around it front and back, but when i decided to do my grill i made the M on the front and back white. the rear hatch has been debadged all besides the small GMC logo. which looks exactly like the front. easy to do yourself. take your time!
SORRY my truck is filthy, and the pic is massive
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p161/swjuggla17/HPIM0418.jpg

[withac]

originally did mine black, with the chrome around it front and back, but when i decided to do my grill i made the M on the front and back white. the rear hatch has been debadged all besides the small GMC logo. which looks exactly like the front. easy to do yourself. take your time!
SORRY my truck is filthy, and the pic is massive
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p161/swjuggla17/HPIM0418.jpg



In my best Cartman, ahem "Sweeeeeeeeeeet"

[tast101]

Here's my freshly done Emblem on the truck.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3602241498_50b2764424.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3602249984_d4ba3d59b6.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3602244640_1df96331c7.jpg

[withac]

Looks damned good man.

[DenaliGrill.com]

Not for long Max...
We don't need no stinkin badges!
http://www.denaligrill.com/content/binary/G007SDSS%20LR.jpg

[tybardy]

hey e'rbody... need some opinions,

going to paint the front emblem... Ultimatly i want to get a black powder coated grill, with that being said, should i paint my bowtie white or black?

[J-Will]

white! its the new black :) hah

[tast101]

white! its the new black :) hah

So true. Snowmobile FTW. hahah

[tybardy]

just curious... what does FTW mean?

[J-Will]

FTW= for the win

or if youre a badass and you hate everything its "fuck the world"

its whichever you want it to be :)

[tast101]

And when you want to step it up a notch.

FTMFW = For the Mutha F*(king Win didn't wanna dirty up the thread so I bleeped it out. lol

[J-Will]

lol. seems as tho i dirty up every thread i post in. my bad

[blueflamed03]

Here's my freshly done Emblem on the truck.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2440/3602241498_50b2764424.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3602249984_d4ba3d59b6.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/3602244640_1df96331c7.jpg
mine is the exact same color too :D

[NCSUTahoe]

Had to support my team...

[tybardy]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/tybardy/DSC_2892.jpg

done this friday

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t222/tybardy/DSC_2903.jpg

pulled it apart and painted it from the back of the plastic, really gives it a nice OEM look

[withac]

Looks sweet. Painting them from the back is the only way to go.

[Max]

http://www.ladyofthecake.com/mel/saddles/images/badges.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y36/mcconditioner1/Denali/grill/IMG_0500.jpg

[withac]

Bwuahahahahahahahaha.

Actually, I think Mel Brooks was spoofing on this.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Gold Hat: Badges? We ain't got no badges. We don't need no badges. I don't have to show you any stinking badges

[Cobra]

:hands: just the billlet and a lil flash for the night.

[BlueTahoe2001]

On the GMFS Forum he mentioned using Easy Oven off...Do you have to use that? Or can you use a plastic paint remover and a degreaser for dirt and particles?

[withac]

On the GMFS Forum he mentioned using Easy Oven off...Do you have to use that? Or can you use a plastic paint remover and a degreaser for dirt and particles?

Not sure about plastic paint remover but here's what not to use.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=590

the gold on the back is more than just paint, it's a foil so I don't know if plastic paint remover would do it. I suppose if the paint remover is safe for plastic you could always try it.

[tybardy]

On the GMFS Forum he mentioned using Easy Oven off...Do you have to use that? Or can you use a plastic paint remover and a degreaser for dirt and particles?

i used the easy off and it worked great, didnt cloud the plastic or anything, only took about 30-40 minutes for the gold paint to come off.

[withac]

Just be sure to get the heavy duty, like I said in my thread I didn't.

[BlueTahoe2001]

Ok, Cool deal. Making a list of stuff I need to work on the truck this weekend so thats why I asked. Hope to get all the old Emblems off and the front bowtie painted.

BTW, For a midnight blue truck what color should I look for to match? I am assuming something from the Auto Parts because the Lowe's won't have that color.

[withac]

Ok, Cool deal. Making a list of stuff I need to work on the truck this weekend so thats why I asked. Hope to get all the old Emblems off and the front bowtie painted.

BTW, For a midnight blue truck what color should I look for to match? I am assuming something from the Auto Parts because the Lowe's won't have that color.


Do any parts stores in your area have touch up paint? If you can't find that buy a can or two that look close then spray them on something else to see what they look like dry. I don't think you'll need an exact match because it won't be right next to the other paint, assuming your grille is not painted to match. I just used some red Duplicolor. I'm sure it's not an exact match but no one can tell.

[BlueTahoe2001]

Do any parts stores in your area have touch up paint? If you can't find that buy a can or two that look close then spray them on something else to see what they look like dry. I don't think you'll need an exact match because it won't be right next to the other paint, assuming your grille is not painted to match. I just used some red Duplicolor. I'm sure it's not an exact match but no one can tell.

Ok, Will do...Off to the parts store!

---------- Post added at 12:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 AM ----------

Hey Guys, Just to double check and make sure I didn't miss anything...But the way my Manual shows it I need to remove the plastic cover on the radiator first then the headlights then the grill correct?

I didn't see another way to get to the bow tie without doing all this...

[withac]

Ok, Will do...Off to the parts store!

---------- Post added at 12:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 AM ----------

Hey Guys, Just to double check and make sure I didn't miss anything...But the way my Manual shows it I need to remove the plastic cover on the radiator first then the headlights then the grill correct?

I didn't see another way to get to the bow tie without doing all this...

If I recall, I took the platic cover off the top of the radiator to get to the screws on the grille. I don't remember where they all are but I do have a Chilton's manual and can look if you can't find them. I know I did not remove the headlights, although as easily as they come out if it helped it wouldn't be a problem.

I just looked at my manual, if you have one as well, just follow what it says and you'll have no problem

[BlueTahoe2001]

Ok, Yeah I have a manual from Haynes. it shows the plastic cover, Headlights, then the grill. I will get it done this weekend and put pictures up when I can.

[withac]

sweet

[tybardy]

hey google search GM factory spray paint... i found a rattle can of GM white (thats what i used to paint my tails) and it was titties! i think it ran about $20 shipped

[BlueTahoe2001]

OK, Trying to get the emblem out AND...Where does this thing come out? Does it snap in and out or is there something I'm missing here?

[withac]

OK, Trying to get the emblem out AND...Where does this thing come out? Does it snap in and out or is there something I'm missing here?

On my 2000 once I had the grille off there were just two tabs on the back side that held it in place, I just squoze them in and pushed it out the front.

[BlueTahoe2001]

Yup, Thats it...Found both tabs with a small mirror...Thanks for the help!

[withac]

Yup, Thats it...Found both tabs with a small mirror...Thanks for the help!

No prob, but as easy as the grille is to take off that might have mad it easier to get to the back of the bow tie. Guess the process isn't as important as the end product. Follow the write up from GMFS that is posted way back in this thread and you'll be fine.

[Sam Hamm]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/6/l_aea8036fd8f8498e8c1b4e9167dc0459.jpg

[pjay]

http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/ss294/pjay42000/IMG00147.jpg

[thehoe92]

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv2/thehoe92/IMG_7951.jpg

http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv2/thehoe92/IMG_7905.jpg

[BlueTahoe2001]

Finally! Painted and Installed on the truck!

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01069.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01070.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01093.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01094.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01095.jpg

[outlaw57]

heres my grill, lost my bowtie!!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd298/outlaw66race/truck002.jpg

[dnice3az]

http://www.ultragraphicsaz.com/client/MC_photos/5_09/front.jpg

[Modded]

Here I am.....

[withac]

http://www.ultragraphicsaz.com/client/MC_photos/5_09/front.jpg

Love the color.

[OKLAGMCRUISER]

Finally! Painted and Installed on the truck!

http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01069.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01070.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01093.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01094.jpg
http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/2001BlueTahoe/DSC01095.jpg
How did you crack/scratch your tie?

[BlueTahoe2001]

How did you crack/scratch your tie?

Was going to pass a tractor trailer and right when I did a rock flew up and got my emblem. I was pissed but until I can find a junk-yard that will sell a good one separate from the grille I'm just gonna leave it.

[rockymt21]

http://www.ultragraphicsaz.com/client/MC_photos/5_09/front.jpg

Very sharp looking front end man. Looks really good.

[Jamison]

http://www.ultragraphicsaz.com/client/MC_photos/5_09/front.jpg

I like how you left just the cross bar chrome and painted the edges. It makes the billet grill/headlights/bowtie stand out more.

[dnice3az]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Unfortunately the harsh desert has taken a toll on the front end. Lots of chips and scrapes now :doh2:!

[tast101]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone. Unfortunately the harsh desert has taken a toll on the front end. Lots of chips and scrapes now :doh2:!

Damn son, haven't heard from you in a little while.

[dnice3az]

Damn son, haven't heard from you in a little while.

I've been around...mostly lurking though. To be quite honest, I haven't had the bug to do anything to the truck in a LONG while but reading all these posts kind of gets the blood going again. Maybe I'll get off my lazy arse and put some HID's in or something...LOL. I'll throw some pics in the main forum in a sec...

[tast101]

I've been around...mostly lurking though. To be quite honest, I haven't had the bug to do anything to the truck in a LONG while but reading all these posts kind of gets the blood going again. Maybe I'll get off my lazy arse and put some HID's in or something...LOL. I'll throw some pics in the main forum in a sec...

you could still hang out and post.

[cnatalie]

I did mine and it was super easy, took about 20min (including drying time). Pop hook, take off grill (handfull of bolts), un-clipped 'GMC' logo, sprayed, 15min dry time, put back together. Lucky I happened to have body color sray paint around.

[Mr.Martin]

Heres mine

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/silviatunersr20/b003-1.jpg

[BlackDenali]

Heres mine

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/silviatunersr20/b003-1.jpg

More Pics of the Hoe Please!!!!! Looks Bangin!

[tsb09000]

Here's a couple of mine.

Typical chrome....

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/tsb09000/Tahoe/Picture106.jpg


And one with the redish orange...

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb3/tsb09000/Tahoe/Picture111.jpg


I started to paint it from the backside but had an accident with some mineral spirits (don't ask) so it's just painted and cleared form the outside but I figure it will just give me more of a reason to paint it every other month when it chips!! :)