Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

[05Single]

You know how to create apps yet?

 

[Sevenevez]

You know how to create apps yet?

i used to. back when everything was Flash based. things are different now. im out of the learning curve. Youngins have taken over

 

[Sevenevez]

Wetsanding

Finally got around to doing some wetsanding on the Denali
1000 grit, then 2000 then 3000 (trizact)

Then i used Meguiars M105 and then M205 with 2 different pads on Griot's Garage Random Orbital

i only did the hood, which pretty much took me like 5-6 hours. Then i washed / waxed the whole thing. And drank beer.

I still have a lot more to do. Got some overspray on the rear i have to remove etc..

 

[Bombsquad85]

Looks so good come to Northern VA and do my truck!

 

[kwOH]

Masterpiece.


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[05Single]

Nice work as always.
Still thinking about color on the wheels or nah?

 

[Sevenevez]

Looks so good come to Northern VA and do my truck!

ha, man. wetsanding/cut n buff is a pain in the asss. i love spraying but.. ugh. so much work that goes into a dang paint job

Masterpiece.

thanks Kenny. She still has some haze and minor swirls. not sure if i am even going to wetsand the rest of it. its either wetsand and get rid of orange peel, or leave the thick clear and its super glossy.

Nice work as always.
Still thinking about color on the wheels or nah?

thanks man. yeah, it's just really going to be a TON of work. sanding down all those small little areas and taping FOUR wheels. daunting task. Plus it always seems to me when you paint the face of a polished or chrome wheel, that it ends up looking smaller visually. so, not sure yet man. hope you been well

 

[Tonyrodz]

Man, great job. Looks like glass. I'm def not a chrome guy, but I think the chrome rims look good. Gives it some contrast.

 

[Sevenevez]

Man, great job. Looks like glass. I'm def not a chrome guy, but I think the chrome rims look good. Gives it some contrast.

i agree on the chrome. i usually dont like a full chrome wheel

 

[adventurenali92]

Leave the chrome wheels haha. Good looks killer! I love the Polishing steps of detail and paint correction! It’s my jam cuz the results are usually pretty awesome!

 

[05Single]

I know its already painted buuuut...a cowl hood would be on this now

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I know its already painted buuuut...a cowl hood would be on this now

X2. Bust out that wallet one more time, Pete!

 

[dubyagee01]

I like proxy builders. They can spend other guys money like a trophy wife. Lol

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I like proxy builders. They can spend other guys money like a trophy wife. Lol

Do what you're good at.... Just like @Sevenevez is good at painting cowl hoods.

 

[MannyB]

HD Hood or bust!

 

[Sevenevez]

i think i am kinda done on any big purchases on the Denali at this point. I'm pretty happy with it.

I would like to add a backup camera but my JVC doesnt have a video screen. I dont like the mirror style, i was thinking of putting a separate screen somewhere on my dash or console. Need better speakers and amplifiers and tighten up some panels and small stuff. But for the most part. She's good for now

Leave the chrome wheels haha. Good looks killer! I love the Polishing steps of detail and paint correction! It’s my jam cuz the results are usually pretty awesome!

i think it is a pain haha. i'll spray, you buff

I know its already painted buuuut...a cowl hood would be on this now

you are the Devil dressed up in a debit card

X2. Bust out that wallet one more time, Pete!

you wont get me!

I like proxy builders. They can spend other guys money like a trophy wife. Lol

haha, endless ideas floating around in forums.

HD Hood or bust!

i like HD Hoods on some Tahoes. Looks a little weird on the Denali to me

 

[MadDogDelpho]

Idk Pete, they’re pretty nice...

 

[willinnashville]

Every time I see that picture I immediately open a new browser tab and search craigslist for a HD hood

 

[NathanJax]

Every time I see that picture I immediately open a new browser tab and search craigslist for a HD hood

I think this mod is one of the best out there...

 

[Tonyrodz]

I think this mod is one of the best out there...

It is pretty hot.