New member from Wichita

[einsfahrt]

Hey all, thought I would go ahead and make my greeting post. We recently sold our Acadia and bought a 2011 Yukon XL. Of course I couldn't leave it in stock SLE trim and Google brought me here. There is a TON of great information here and I appreciate all I've gleaned so far.

So I've changed out the grill to the OEM Denali upper and lower. Bought new CK375s from Robbie and got those installed last Friday. Added the chrome door handles today. Tinted the fronts to match the stock 20% all the way around. Of course adding an overhead DVD for the kids as soon as I can get it to an install shop to do it. Lots more I would like to do, but $$$$.

Anywho, Cheers!

 

[Denali0229]

Welcome. I just got an 07 Denali. lots of mods to do.

 

[chauncey0337]

Welcome J! Sounds like you got a nice start. Post pics when you get a chance.

 

[jem556]

Welcome to TYF!

 

[Freedom Motorsports]

Welcome to the neighborhood!

 

[nrcpharmd]

Welcome aboard!

 

[1ATony]

Welcome to the site.

 

[einsfahrt]

Going to move a few badges around on the rear gate, and waiting on a center cap. Will post some pics soon. My posts will look a little bland until then...

 

[felixgun]

Esky roof rack would go nicely on your ride... as well as the denali chrome trim side mouldings!

 

[Denali0229]

I just exchanged the GMC emblem for a Denali on the rear gate. I'm pretty happy with the results. I'm going to put a chrome GMC above the handle. I'll post pics when I'm done if you'd like.

 

[soulsea]

I just exchanged the GMC emblem for a Denali on the rear gate. I'm pretty happy with the results. I'm going to put a chrome GMC above the handle. I'll post pics when I'm done if you'd like.

Did you manage to tackle it by yourself?

 

[Denali0229]

Did you manage to tackle it by yourself?

Yup. Got 'er done. Pretty happy with the results. GMC was a little harder to take off than I thought. Ended up having to take out a razor and slowly scrape away the crud.

 

[07Burb]

Yup. Got 'er done. Pretty happy with the results. GMC was a little harder to take off than I thought. Ended up having to take out a razor and slowly scrape away the crud.

A razor next to the paint?? I woulda been a little nervous about that. Might I suggest a heat gun or blow dryer next time?

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...also, we need to see pics of the ride

 

[Denali0229]

A razor next to the paint?? I woulda been a little nervous about that. Might I suggest a heat gun or blow dryer next time?

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...also, we need to see pics of the ride

I used a hair dryer and fishing string. Once I got the emblem off, it left a lot of adhesive, pretty much all of it. I was using my finger nail but it was taking FOREVER, so I got some Goo Gone and soaked it and used the razor lightly. The key was to keep it soaked so the razor glides smoothly and doesn't scratch my paint. Once I got most of it off, I used the Goo Gone and wiped it away. Paint looks fine. But I was pretty nervous running the razor that close.

 

[07Burb]

I gotcha. I'd really suggest you invest in a 3M eraser wheel then. It takes that adhesive off quickly, effortlessly and without any harm to the paint MUCH quicker than a razor or thumb nail

 

[einsfahrt]

I just exchanged the GMC emblem for a Denali on the rear gate. I'm pretty happy with the results. I'm going to put a chrome GMC above the handle. I'll post pics when I'm done if you'd like.

Yes would really like to see pics. I haven't done it yet. Sounds like an eraser wheel would be nice to have.

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Esky roof rack would go nicely on your ride... as well as the denali chrome trim side mouldings!

Those are on our short list, just need the dollars to make it happen

 

[yukondenali]

Welcome to the site

 

[einsfahrt]

Welcome to the site

Thanks!

 

[edgaranah1]

Thanks!

You have any pictures yet?

Enviado desde mi VM670 usando Tapatalk

 

[einsfahrt]

You have any pictures yet?

Enviado desde mi VM670 usando Tapatalk

I've got the chrome on, but haven't moved the badges around yet. I need to pick up the 3M tape and the eraser wheel. I'll def post em up when I get the job done.