My 2015 Denali = Xpel Ultimate and Front Windows Tint Matched

[carlsonsteve]

Hey Hoss,

Speaking of bugs, what's it like to have a detail done on the clear cover? Does it take wax well? How invisible is it? There's a couple of dealers in South Fla I've been checking out. Would love to do this.

Love the ground lights.

 

[hosseface]

Yes to all of the above

I actually don't even wash my cars 99% of the time. I keep a pile of nice microfiber towels and use Meguiars Wash and Wax Anywhere - http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g3626-ultimate-wash-and-wax-anywhere/

It keeps a great coat of wax on the paint and bra and you can literally watch the rain bead off like Rain-X when you drive down the road in the rain.

It is pretty much 100% invisible. You have to be looking for it to ever see it. VERY happy with it. Plus the material has a chemical to resist the paint staining from the bugs just in case you forget to wipe them off quickly.

Thanks for the comment on the ground lights. They are pretty sweet. Have since added LED fog lights and Philips LED backup lights that all go together for a pretty sweet look in the dark.

 

[kasperfh]

I just ordered a door emblem with my VIN from the local dealer. You can also find them online for about $30.

Hoss,

Did you install the emblem yourself? If so, was it pretty easy?

 

[hosseface]

Hoss,

Did you install the emblem yourself? If so, was it pretty easy?

Oh yeah. I measured the Yukon on the left side - measured and taped off the area on the right side and stuck it right on. Came with double sided tape already on the back of the letters.

 

[humer101]

Same problem with bugs, they are little devils

 

[humer101]

Took delivery of my 2015 Summit White Denali Friday with 4 miles on it.

4x4, Touring Package, 22s.

Great vehicle = love the interior. Very luxurious seats and trim.

The factory 22s are great. Beautiful wheels with the chrome accents.

My mods so far》
■ Directly drove from dealer to Clear Bra shop. Had a GREAT JOB on Xpel Ultimate install. Had the entire front bumper, both headlights, both mirrors, 24" up hood, front of both front fenders, around door handles, door sills, door lip edges and the entire lower body/rocker area. Perfect install and looks (or doesn't because it's invisible) fantastic!
■ Also had Bra shop tint front windows to match rear. Really like that.
■ Weathertech front mats
■ Husky WeatherBeater cargo mat
■ Husky Weatherbeater 2nd row mat
■ Valentine One hardwire kit to mirror harness
■ OEM chrome exhaust tip
■ OEM console organizer
■ Sylvania 194 LED license plate lights
■ OEM wheel lock kit for the deuces!
■ Matching Denali emblem to door emblems on right rear lower tailgate.

Just did about a 3 hour cleanup on it. Such a nice vehicle.

BTW got $7800 off sticker. Great deals are out there!

Thanks hosseface the huskies mats works like champ I do have all GMC originals but nothing like this,huskies mats have a touchdown with me the best ever, even my detailing guy was surprise today after he finish with the mats. Will post some pictures later.

 

[hosseface]

Thanks hosseface the huskies mats works like champ I do have all GMC originals but nothing like this,huskies mats have a touchdown with me the best ever, even my detailing guy was surprise today after he finish with the mats. Will post some pictures later.

Glad you liked them. I still really enjoy mine.

 

[OmegaRoach]

Did I miss the install right up on the ground lights?

 

[hosseface]

Did I miss the install right up on the ground lights?

I don't know that I ever made a specific post for those now that you mention it....

One of my favorite mods to date though. About a 2 hour install time and they really look nice at night. I tied them into the puddle lights on the mirror - so basically anytime you open the door or unlock with the keyless remote the lights come on.

Buy a roll of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Hitlights-Wea...459999&sr=8-8&keywords=HITLIGHTS+WEATHERPROOF

I used 3m clear emblem adhesive and glued a strip underneath each running board. I custom made and wire loomed a harness and tied both sides into the puddle light control at the BCM. I can give you exact details if you want but I'm really happy with them

 

[OmegaRoach]

Yes I want! Thanks in advance...

 

[hosseface]

Yes I want! Thanks in advance...

I'll get the wiring diagrams at work and post back up tomorrow or Monday for you.

I can tell you exactly what wire to tie into with the diagrams.

 

[OmegaRoach]

Sounds like a winner...

 

[humer101]

full protection now no more, some pics

 

[hosseface]

full protection now no more, some pics

They look nice! I'm glad we all found them.

 

[hosseface]

Yes I want! Thanks in advance...

So -

Here is the how to on the LED under running board lights.

Buy a strip of those exact lights I linked off of Amazon. They are weatherproof and coated in clear epoxy.

Get some brake cleaner and 2 towels. Clean the bottom of each running board with brake cleaner so the LED strip will stick to it.

Remove the chinese double sided tape that comes on the LED strips and use 3M Clear Plastic Emblem Adhesive. Its great.

The LED strip has wires attached to both ends. Cut it in half. Use the ends with the wires attached at the front of each board. Go ahead and glue them up and put masking tape over them until it dries. Don't use so much glue it comes out the sides. To activate the 3m glue, press the strip against the running board, pull it loose, then press it the final time. Put tape over it. Both of your wires will be towards the front. One end will have a connector on it. Cut it off - you want 2 wires hanging off each side. Go ahead and run the strip the length of the running board and cut off any excess at the end. You can cut the LED strip every 3rd LED - at the copper joints.

Now that you have the lights glued up - you just need to wire them up. 2 wires - 1 power, 1 ground. Just ground one wire on each side to the frame. The other wires are for power. Tap into the power wire for the passenger side LED strip you just installed, run it across the frame (neatly and wrapped in wire loom) and connect it to the driver side. Then connect both of those wires to the puddle/courtesy lamp control at the BCM.

I used an already existing hole in the drivers side floor to bring my wire inside. Tap into the BCM - to the left of the brake pedal up in dash. Above hood release area. Connector you will use is X7. Color - Light Grey.

Tap into wire: Pin #8, Grey and Light Green. That is the output control for the puddle lamps. Once you tie into that, wrap and tape it all back up. I use 3M friction tape for my electrical tape. (I HATE standard, sticky electrical tape. That stuff is a match to factory product)

That should work for you!

 

[Seagrave7]

How does your Denali compare to your Raptor? Engine Wise, Ride wise. I know they are not apples to apples, but I love both of these vehicles.

 

[hosseface]

How does your Denali compare to your Raptor? Engine Wise, Ride wise. I know they are not apples to apples, but I love both of these vehicles.

Ahh tough question there. They are actually pretty comparable, honestly.

Power about equal (after all, they do have the same size engines)

Ride - Denali by a bit. My Raptor rides pretty good, however, I just switched out the stock BFGS for some Nitto Trail Grapplers so that kind of killed any "luxury" ride to hit. However, the tires look mean as can be on it.

Denali is more of a Sunday driver/grocery getter, Raptor is more of a tow the boat to the lake kind of vehicle.

Raptor is mine / Denali is hers and it might just be because it's newer, but I find myself driving the Denali all the time

 

[bacon612]

Hey Hoss. Mind sharing some more info about the Mod with the intellilink headunit and the phone mirroring? Forgive me if you have posted it elsewhere. Nice truck btw.

EDIT: Just found this....

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60713

 

[puckhead]

Nice ride! Looks like the seats have some kind of cover or drape on them?? What is it? It be interested in getting some.

 

[Blondy1]

Very nice! I was very interested in those wheels, they are very cool, I ended up going for more chrome , but those look great!