Fosscore's 2006 Tahoe Build Thread

[Tonyrodz]

It is the OEM HD hood heat pad that came with the hood. They do not make it anymore and correct the regular hood and HD heat pads are slightly different.

My original hood is buried in the back of a shed, otherwise I would have a look to compare.

Does it really help to protect the paint?

 

[BADRIDES]

It is the OEM HD hood heat pad that came with the hood. They do not make it anymore and correct the regular hood and HD heat pads are slightly different.

My original hood is buried in the back of a shed, otherwise I would have a look to compare.

What would happen if you ran an HD hood without the heat pad?

 

[Fosscore]

Does it really help to protect the paint?

@Tonyrodz

What would happen if you ran an HD hood without the heat pad?

Follow a few posts in my build thread starting here on page 35 looking forward. I actually asked this very question and got some replies, including @BADRIDES enquiring back then too. I just went with the advice given, cleaned it up, painted it and put it back in just in case. Now it looked 100% better without the pad of course.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/fosscores-2006-tahoe-build-thread.65729/page-35

 

[BADRIDES]

Noticed my 3rd brake light had a light out the other night. Hit up Amazon Prime and a new one was on my door step on Sunday for $40.

http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Solutions-923-203-Chevrolet-Mounted/dp/B000TYQB14

This Dorman replacement unit comes with an extra pigtail that was not needed as the OEM wire and plug was in perfect condition. Fitment into the rubber boot, the 2 screw holes, the plug and above the rear window applique' is perfect. The brightness of the LEDs is much brighter than the OEM unit. The pictures speak for themselves. The unit is made in India, so hopefully it lasts as long as the OEM unit.


Dorman and OEM with included pigtail.
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OEM daytime.
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Dorman daytime.
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OEM nighttime.
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Dorman nighttime.
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Just did this mod to mine also about a month ago and its a big difference.

 

[DDenali]

Just did this mod to mine also about a month ago and its a big difference.

I need to do the same


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[Fosscore]

Definitely made a big difference with the new one installed. Still going strong too.

 

[Fosscore]

Woke up way too early before sunrise today, so I decided to get up and wash both the Suburban and Tahoe in the peace and quiet of the dark morning. Can't complain about the weather as it was 64F and clear this morning. Sorry for you guys in subzero temperatures right now. I gave the engine compartment a good rinse and will dress it up later. I also clay barred her from the roof to the rocker panels as she will be getting polished out later this afternoon and evening in preparation for the HD hood getting put back on.

Here are some pics from the shop. Very excited to get her back on the road.

 

[07Burb]

hood is looking great!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Sweet! Can't wait to get mine done.

 

[Fosscore]

hood is looking great!

Thx sir.

Sweet! Can't wait to get mine done.

Looking forward to seeing all your pics. Cough cough build thread material...

 

[DDenali]

Woke up way too early before sunrise today, so I decided to get up and wash both the Suburban and Tahoe in the peace and quiet of the dark morning. Can't complain about the weather as it was 64F and clear this morning. Sorry for you guys in subzero temperatures right now. I gave the engine compartment a good rinse and will dress it up later. I also clay barred her from the roof to the rocker panels as she will be getting polished out later this afternoon and evening in preparation for the HD hood getting put back on.

Here are some pics from the shop. Very excited to get her back on the road.

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I'm drooling my day will come


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[gat0r]

hood is coming along nicely

 

[Fosscore]

My HD hood and Esky vents should be done at the painters this week. I decided to give the rest of the paint a detail since she has been off the road for the last month. It turned into a bigger project than I anticipated once I started polishing away.

The roof was pretty bad as you can see from the test patch. Nobody likes doing that much real estate with those fins and it is a pain to reach, even with a step ladder. I ended up pulling the Esky roof rack to make sure and get the entire roof. While I had everything out, I went ahead and polished out the windows to get rid of the water spots as well. What a world of difference that makes. I also dressed the engine compartment with some 303.

This is the process I followed:

1. Wash.
2. Clay bar.
3. Wash.
4. 3M™ Perfect-It™ Rubbing Compound (PN 06085/06086) for the roof due to the oxidation.
5. Meguiar's Ultimate Compound Automotive Finish Restorer.
6. Meguiar's Ultimate Polish.
7. Surf City Garage Shine Nano Glaze.
8. Surf City Garage Nano Sealer.


Working on the roof.

Using AquaTech Water Spot Remover on the windows.

I used it with the DA and in the tiny spots, used my fingers and a microfiber. Finished with Rain X.

First test patch on the roof at night, which sent this project into overdrive the next day.

Small square test patch and a bigger square close to the passenger door. Really shows you how bad your roof actually is if you haven't given it a proper detail. Looks shiny, but hides the oxidation, especially at night under a bright LED light.

 

[Fosscore]

 

[Fosscore]

 

[fresh350]

I'm about due for this after all this snow... looking damn good!

 

[BADRIDES]

Where did you get the Aquatech water spot remover from?

 

[Slammedchevy01]

Looks beautiful , wfats easiest way to pull esky rack or well end caps? I've had mine on for a few years but always worried about cracking the endcaps!


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[05Single]

I use steel wool and glass cleaner for anything on the windows.

That's the problem in Florida is that hard, almost like an acid rain. Destroys paint unless your keep up on maintenance.

As always truck lookin perfect. Have you thought about a 6.0 engine cover?

 

[Fosscore]

I'm drooling my day will come
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HD hood on the Denali will make everyone drool. Would love to see that.

hood is coming along nicely

Thx sir.