Matt's Yukon XL 2500 (Giant Silver Unicorn) Build

[01Konvict]

Valence trim is on the task list for a day I'm bored (doesnt happen often with 4 kids, mtb racing, working 2 jobs, and house renovations underway in prep for selling).
Headlights are on the long term plan..... theres a few different directions I've contemplated.

You're such an enabler

Just take the dremel and cut around the front center bumper tabs. Takes about 20 minutes total to make it look great. Headlights are worth it just build them yourself and delete amber reflector too. Molding removal is cheap and so is vinyl sticker

 

[Matt_]

@01Konvict did you see my post earlier in the thread? I did a crappy microsoft paint molding delete. I keep going back and forth lol.

Will probably get some vinyl for the GMC logo and do that with the valence trim for a nice subtle change.

In general I haven't been much of a fan of removing the door molding from the GMT900 trucks because the body lacks transition curves like the GMT800, so removing them made them look like billboards (IMO) with huge open space that would draw the eye....

......but, now that the truck is lifed, that 'huge space' isn't so huge compared to the overall area anymore. I'm thinking they're coming off during the next sunny day....

Please don't make fun of my Microsoft Paint [lack of] skills

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[Matt_]

Going to give this stuff a shot for the emblem. Figure no silver will match my paint exactly, so a pattern may help it blend better with the vehicle. Hopefully won't seem ricey since it's a small area and thin letters.... we'll see

 

[Countryboy07]

Going to give this stuff a shot for the emblem. Figure no silver will match my paint exactly, so a pattern may help it blend better with the vehicle. Hopefully won't seem ricey since it's a small area and thin letters.... we'll see

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Great product! Same stuff I used to do my letters on the Yukon. Has held up great for the last year

 

[01Konvict]

@01Konvict did you see my post earlier in the thread? I did a crappy microsoft paint molding delete. I keep going back and forth lol.

Will probably get some vinyl for the GMC logo and do that with the valence trim for a nice subtle change.

No sure didn’t but delete them anyhow. They look so much better without in my opinion. Plus you have the amps that are hidden so it will clean the lines up. The front valance trim will be amazing and you will be shocked how much better it will look. I like the vinyl choice. Super easy to lay and trace the letter with a razor knife.

 

[Matt_]

@01Konvict

 

[Tonyrodz]

@01Konvict

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It's the little things. Much better.

 

[Matt_]

It's the little things. Much better.

That's the truth. Probably do the valence tomorrow after my bike ride (while the wife heads out for hers)

 

[Countryboy07]

Great job!

 

[01Konvict]

That's the truth. Probably do the valence tomorrow after my bike ride (while the wife heads out for hers)

Let’s see that valance trim job soon!

 

[Matt_]

Let’s see that valance trim job soon!

Trim complete! Needs a bath and better pics

Possibly different tails coming next, and power folding tow mirrors are expected to be available this fall

 

[01Konvict]

Trim complete! Needs a bath and better pics

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Possibly different tails coming next, and power folding tow mirrors are expected to be available this fall

Finally!! So much better. Makes a huge difference for visual looks on the front end. Get G4 or G5 tails. Then Denali retrofit amber delete.

 

[Matt_]

Ha I was just about to make a thread asking for taillight recommendations! Dont want my truck looking like I robbed an autozone lol

I think I like the G4 a little better... tough call

 

[Matt_]

Thinking of going with one of these... looks a bit more stock-ish, but breaks up the giant red rectangles

Newer body but it gets the point across

 

[PG01]

I know its not lifted or silver but i got those, the tinted ones.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I know its not lifted or silver but i got those, the tinted ones.
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Did you aim them right?

 

[PG01]

Did you aim them right?

1 is upside down..... guess which one

 

[HiHoeSilver]

1 is upside down..... guess which one

Depends on how I hold my phone.

 

[Tonyrodz]

1 is upside down..... guess which one

 

[Matt_]

Wow I forgot what clean paint looks like! Might do a 2nd wash and actually wax it this weekend while the wife's away racing