New from Florida

[alex s]

Hello all,

Been a lurker here for a while now, suppose I should introduce myself. I acquired a 2004 Suburban about a year ago and it has been a great vehicle. I have replaced most of the steering/ suspension components already, among other things. The truck has roughly 270k miles, and is rust free.

The picture in the grass is the day I got it, other pic is now.

 

[wjburken]

Welcome to the forum from Iowa.

 

[OR VietVet]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.


We recommend that you put all your rig(s) info in your signature so we all don’t have to guess at year, make, model, engine size, trans, rear axle locker…….etc. While you may have posted pertinent info in your first post, you may forget to do it again and the info is needed by us anyway. Makes it way easier on all members that attempt to help, to have that info right up front. It is also recommended that you take a pic of your RPO codes, on the inside cover of the glove box, and post that image in your signature. All this info will greatly help those that will try to help with a problem.


If there is any other info, like upgrades, mods or recent mechanical/maintenance work done, that would be helpful in any post as well. Too many times a question is asked by the poster and after about 10 responses we find out that the poster has done recent work to attempt to fix the problem or work that was done that SEEMS not related to the problem.

 

[Big Mama]

Welcome from Virginia. Looks like a ppv now.

 

[alex s]

Welcome from Virginia. Looks like a ppv now.

Thanks, that is kind of the look i am going for.

 

[alex s]

Welcome from Virginia. Looks like a ppv now.

Thanks, that is kind of the look i am going for.

 

[OR VietVet]

How was that look accomplished? I am sure it is more than just scuff it up real good and rattle can grey or black primer all over it. I really am curious.

 

[alex s]

Welcome to the forum from Oregon.


We recommend that you put all your rig(s) info in your signature so we all don’t have to guess at year, make, model, engine size, trans, rear axle locker…….etc. While you may have posted pertinent info in your first post, you may forget to do it again and the info is needed by us anyway. Makes it way easier on all members that attempt to help, to have that info right up front. It is also recommended that you take a pic of your RPO codes, on the inside cover of the glove box, and post that image in your signature. All this info will greatly help those that will try to help with a problem.


If there is any other info, like upgrades, mods or recent mechanical/maintenance work done, that would be helpful in any post as well. Too many times a question is asked by the poster and after about 10 responses we find out that the poster has done recent work to attempt to fix the problem or work that was done that SEEMS not related to the problem.

Thanks, I will create a signature once i figure out how to

 

[OR VietVet]

Thanks, I will create a signature once i figure out how to

Actually I care more about the paint job question.

 

[alex s]

Actually I care more about the paint job question.

I apologize, still trying to figure out this forum. Anywho, yes it is a scuff and spray can paint job. Definitely a 10 footer but it looks much better than it did when i got it. And at minimal cost!

 

[Dantheman1540]

Welcome from north Orlando area!

 

[alex s]

Welcome from north Orlando area!

Thanks! I am in and around Orlando often myself

 

[OR VietVet]

I apologize, still trying to figure out this forum. Anywho, yes it is a scuff and spray can paint job. Definitely a 10 footer but it looks much better than it did when i got it. And at minimal cost!

Ok, I gotta ask now. How many cans? What color, grey or black? How many sheets of sand paper? How much help did you have? Now the important one, how does it do in other than sunny weather conditions? I would assume that whatever you see as a problem area, you just rattle can again and drive on.

 

[alex s]

Ok, I gotta ask now. How many cans? What color, grey or black? How many sheets of sand paper? How much help did you have? Now the important one, how does it do in other than sunny weather conditions? I would assume that whatever you see as a problem area, you just rattle can again and drive on.

I believe I used a total of about 14 cans, including painting the roof, and touching up a few runs. I didnt keep track of sandpaper but yes i went through quite a few pieces. The paint was just Rustoleum Professional Flat Black. The paint job is only about a year old but has not faded much, even in this Florida heat.

 

[PG01]

Welcome from NY Alex. Truck looks good.

 

[alex s]

Welcome from NY Alex. Truck looks good.

Thanks!

 

[Miami-Dade]

It is a scuff and spray can paint job. Definitely a 10 footer but it looks much better than it did when i got it. And at minimal cost!

Welcome from Miami Beach Alex! I would done the same if that was my Suburban. Nice job on your nice Suburban!

I see that paint job all the time in Miami. I saw a Maserati and a BMW 7 series a couple of weeks on the street in Miami Beach with that exact same paint job. That paint seems to hold up well in the burning Florida sun and constant daily monsoon rain. Now that I think about it have seen Suburban's and Tahoe's with it every so often. They all looked good to me.

 

[alex s]

Eventually I may spray it right, but for now it'll do. When i first got the truck, and had to replace the hubs, shocks, tie rods, gearbox, tires, water pump, fan.. So on and so on.. A paint job just wasn't in the picture anymore.

 

[swathdiver]

Welcome from the Treasure Coast!

 

[gat0r]

howdy & welcome

 

[Doubeleive]

welcome