Newest mods to my 07 Tahoe

[CHOO CHOO]

So, I decided that I was going to take the LT and Tahoe lettering off my hoe today. I also decided that I was going to try and spray paint the front and back Chevy emblems gloss black.

I used Rustoleum Gloss Black Automotive Enamel spray paint. I used Goof Off to clean the emblems before I painted them.

I used a flat head screwdriver to pry off the lettering (made sure to not scratch the paint!) and used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive.

Tell me what you guys think!

 

[CHOO CHOO]

i did notice that after I removed the lettering, there is an outline of the LT and TAHOE where it used to be. Goo Gone wouldn't take it off. If I took the tahoe to get buffed and waxed, would that take care of it? I have read you guys talking about using clay? as well?

Thoughts or ideas?

 

[jd08]

what I did on my 07 Black Sierra was to us the goo gone to take most of the adhesive off and then i used some WD40 to take the outline off and then use a little more goo gone to remove the WD40 residue and then was it. Worked great for me.

Also what year is you Tahoe?

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Awesome, thanks for the wd40 tip, gonna try that in a few. It is an 07' LT. Nothin' fancy, but I don't like all that navi crap and leather seats. Give me that basics and I am a happy camper. ( I do have a bose sound system though thank god)

 

[edgaranah1]

Looks good. Hey I kinda like ur truck without runningboards makes the truck look taller like it has a lift kit. Nice

 

[sumo]

Looks good. Hey I kinda like ur truck without runningboards makes the truck look taller like it has a lift kit. Nice

yea but on the down side it makes the Wheel Gaps look even Bigger

 

[BostonBornMarine]

I debadged mine couple of days ago I just muscled the hell out of it with some detailer and a terry cloth and the outline of the lt came out eventually... I couldnt just leave it there or it would have drove me nuts even if it was just till I got it buffed out....

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Agreed sumo. I want to do a drop but just not sure of what brand and how all that works. Want it to be the next project. What drop do you have and how does it ride? It looks like it would be kinda rough. I have a lot of bumps and potholes where i live, so I am hesitant to go too low.

 

[slowstang305]

I think the black emblems look great

 

[fire730]

Needs more low!

What brand of wheels are those?

Do you have any other pics with different angles? I want to get a better pic with the boards off.

 

[geoffreyis]

when taking off the tahoe decals on the side i ripped off some paint. any ideas on how to fix this. i dont want to spend a fortune geting the whole door repainted i just dont want any more paint chipping and rust forming

 

[sumo]

I did beltech 2/3 absolutely love it. Rides like factory. I did spindle drop and rear coils.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

If I do a 2/3 drop, will my tires rub? I have 24's on now and had to trim the front wheel well lining a bit. It was starting to bend my front drivers side fender.

@ slowstang305: Thanks!

@ fire730: They are Gino model 498. I will post up some better pics tomorrow. Try to give everyone a 360 view of it.

@ geoffreyis: I am not sure but that sucks. Was it a large piece or a small piece? Like dime size or quarter? O.m sure you could use some kind of touch up paint, but I am no expert so try posting something up and see what everyone has to say.

 

[06xl]

yea but on the down side it makes the Wheel Gaps look even Bigger

+123738838 major wheel gap going on there I say drop that hoe bro

 

[josh19866914]

So, I decided that I was going to take the LT and Tahoe lettering off my hoe today. I also decided that I was going to try and spray paint the front and back Chevy emblems gloss black.

I used Rustoleum Gloss Black Automotive Enamel spray paint. I used Goof Off to clean the emblems before I painted them.

I used a flat head screwdriver to pry off the lettering (made sure to not scratch the paint!) and used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive.

Tell me what you guys think!

what brand rims are those ,i love them!!! i should of went with those rims for my vehicle!!!!!


*nevermind
sorry was too excited that i didnt bother to read the rest of the postS

 

[07Burb]

I haven't read all the replies but your mods look good Now it REALLY needs a drop But I like where you're going

 

[THE YETI]

yep, with those wheels and tires you are definetly going to rub...

 

[CHOO CHOO]

Ahh, not what I want to hear. How do I get it dropped but not rubbing? I see a lot of tahoes dropped on here, do they all have a rubbing problem? This is my daily so I can't have it rubbing.

P.S. I know this is dumb, but how do you guys get the pics above your member name? I've tried putting the 200x200 size pic and it never takes.

 

[Mighty Hd]

That does look good!

Try claying the paint, follow up with a very light polish and then some wax. Should come right off.

Try www.autopia.org if that does not work; it's 'the place' for detailers.

 

[CHOO CHOO]

So, I took it to the car cleaners and had them wash and wax it. It took almost all of the residual dirt and adhesive around the letters. There is a little but i'm sure that will come off with the next cleaning.

Well, after I got out to do some fine touching, I noticed I totally forgot the TAHOE lettering on the trunk.....I know, I know, stupid me........ well, either way, here is some pics as requested and hope you all enjoy!