fasteddy
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So I wanted to give the old Tahoe an updated look by getting rid of the chrome grill and bumpers.
I like the tough look of the bedliner material but I didn't know which to use.
Since I bought a new grill and front bumper (because it was dinged up) I decided to test a few of the materials. I used Rustoleum spray on the grill, Herculiner roll on on the front bumper and lower valance, and Raptor liner on the rear bumper.
Although I like the look of the Rustoleum (small particles but even application) only one of 3 cans actually worked and it didn't hold up to rock chips on a 200 mile drive through the AZ desert.
I liked the roll on application of the Herculiner but the particle distribution was very uneven....maybe a painter experience issue. But that stuff drys hard as granite and hasn't chipped at all yet.
I love the Raptor liner stuff (of course the most expensive at $30 a spray can. It sprayed on even, the entire can worked until it was dry, it looks really good and hasn't chipped or cracked and didn't run even though I'm a terrible spray painter.
Here are some before and after PICs
I left the upper part of the bumper white because once you put these materials it doesn't just sand off...
You have grind it off or start over with a new piece. Looking at it now I don't know if I'll go all black or leave that piece white for some contrast.
And I couldn't help painting the bowtie and hooks red.....LOL
Heres the before of the front
Heres the after of the front
Heres the rear...I didnt do the plastic..just the Chrome
Close up of the rear, so you can see the texture
Then I thought I needed some more trim so I mocked up a red stripe
on the bottom of the front lower valance.....Walmart duck tape....LOL
I think it looks happier now.
I like the tough look of the bedliner material but I didn't know which to use.
Since I bought a new grill and front bumper (because it was dinged up) I decided to test a few of the materials. I used Rustoleum spray on the grill, Herculiner roll on on the front bumper and lower valance, and Raptor liner on the rear bumper.
Although I like the look of the Rustoleum (small particles but even application) only one of 3 cans actually worked and it didn't hold up to rock chips on a 200 mile drive through the AZ desert.
I liked the roll on application of the Herculiner but the particle distribution was very uneven....maybe a painter experience issue. But that stuff drys hard as granite and hasn't chipped at all yet.
I love the Raptor liner stuff (of course the most expensive at $30 a spray can. It sprayed on even, the entire can worked until it was dry, it looks really good and hasn't chipped or cracked and didn't run even though I'm a terrible spray painter.
Here are some before and after PICs
I left the upper part of the bumper white because once you put these materials it doesn't just sand off...
You have grind it off or start over with a new piece. Looking at it now I don't know if I'll go all black or leave that piece white for some contrast.
And I couldn't help painting the bowtie and hooks red.....LOL
Heres the before of the front
Heres the after of the front
Heres the rear...I didnt do the plastic..just the Chrome
Close up of the rear, so you can see the texture
Then I thought I needed some more trim so I mocked up a red stripe
on the bottom of the front lower valance.....Walmart duck tape....LOL
I think it looks happier now.
