What did you do to your 2015-2020 K2XX Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[K2 Kaiju]

Drove through the touch wash - Shiney Mcshine (used cheapest wash too!). The idiots at DOT around here in DFW have started putting prophylactic salt on roads with the slightest hint of snow (even when there is zero chance of ice with 75 degree weather the day before, and 35 degrees day of). So then it rains and coats the undercarriage with salt. Thanks alot bin laden...

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[CMoore711]

^lol. I laughed...

 

[BlackYukon]

Nope. I have a 4" roll left over from doing the the door trim. Cut it in half and just a little longer than the length (including around inside where mirror is). Peel, stick, and trim with razor. I got a cheap install kit off amz for like $10 when I did the doors. A heat gun is useful for setting the wrap in curves. Im new to the wrapping bit, but its pretty straight forward and simple; if you mess up, just peel it off and grab another piece...

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Word. I wrapped my door trim too but haven't done smaller intricate stuff like turn signals. Probably won't be too hard.

 

[wjburken]

Drove through the touch wash - Shiney Mcshine (used cheapest wash too!). The idiots at DOT around here in DFW have started putting prophylactic salt on roads with the slightest hint of snow (even when there is zero chance of ice with 75 degree weather the day before, and 35 degrees day of). So then it rains and coats the undercarriage with salt. Thanks alot bin laden...

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Watched a car in front of me go through the car wash and pick the “soft-touch” option instead of “touch-free”. Was surprised at how much of the vehicle that brushes didn’t touch along the top of the sides.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Watched a car in front of me go through the car wash and pick the “soft-touch” option instead of “touch-free”. Was surprised at how much of the vehicle that brushes didn’t touch along the top of the sides.
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I have seen that too. Honestly, I have been using a foam cannon for months (dont tell cardude) as its way too easy to just spray on and spray off, but its a pita to do up underneath, and I have seen tons of rust pics from up north. I figure $6 is worth a little piece of mind, and I didnt have to break out the power washer...

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[JC 707]

Hi texas...I plan on taking my 2019 up to the mountains here in Northern Cali soon and they salt the roads. I was trying to figure out the best way to clean underneath after returning from our trip as Chevys undercoating has me worried along with all the rust pics I've seen.

I ordered and applied the touch up spray coating on the frame areas that had metal exposed a week after I purchased the Tahoe off the dealer lot. What would be the absolute best way to wash underneath to get rid of all the salt from driving in the snowy mountain area?

Thanks!

 

[LT1ZOB]

Hi texas...I plan on taking my 2019 up to the mountains here in Northern Cali soon and they salt the roads. I was trying to figure out the best way to clean underneath after returning from our trip as Chevys undercoating has me worried along with all the rust pics I've seen.

I ordered and applied the touch up spray coating on the frame areas that had metal exposed a week after I purchased the Tahoe off the dealer lot. What would be the absolute best way to wash underneath to get rid of all the salt from driving in the snowy mountain area?

Thanks!

My opinion, absolute best is DIY. I have Race Ramps. I put them both on one side of the car, drive up and power wash myself maybe 3times per year. However, living in MI, a salty, cold winter hell, I can’t do that 5 months out of the year. So I go to a local car wash that has excellent underbody jets that do a great job blasting to crap out from under it. I have also applied Lucas Red grease to all weld joints and high probability areas underneath the car. I check those areas every time I lift the car. That grease works incredibly well

 

[K2 Kaiju]

My opinion, absolute best is DIY. I have Race Ramps. I put them both on one side of the car, drive up and power wash myself maybe 3times per year. However, living in MI, a salty, cold winter hell, I can’t do that 5 months out of the year. So I go to a local car wash that has excellent underbody jets that do a great job blasting to crap out from under it. I have also applied Lucas Red grease to all weld joints and high probability areas underneath the car. I check those areas every time I lift the car. That grease works incredibly well

Yep, that sounds like good advice there. If its cold, Im hitting auto wash...

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[K2 Kaiju]

Finally got step hardware in. Maybe my front seat will recover...

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[LT1ZOB]

Finally got step hardware in. Maybe my front seat will recover...

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if you’re talking about damage to the seat skin, no such miracle. However, if you’re talking about the foam, there’s a trick to it. It involves work, but basically pull off the skin, remove the foam pad and use a steamer. Puffs right up

 

[RB_Trucker]

I finally got home and was able to install my parts, Volant CAI, Corsa Sport Catback Exhaust, Lowered 2” in the rear, Dub skillz S123 22”x10’s.

full LED lights, high/low/fogs, turn signals, reverse lights and even installed Red LEDS in the stop/turn for the rear.

everything works excellent and installed smoothly. Have the BBP autocal I’ll be installing in the next few weeks to help Performance and hopefully unlock the E85 capability now that I Installed the ethanol sensor.

 

[Staggered 02]

^^^ looks very good. Have you notice the noise the 6.2 makes with the CAI? That 6.2 sucks some serious air.

 

[Staggered 02]

Back in Lousiana. I had a quick few days off and as usual promptly ran out of time. I spent on day at the powder coat shop getting parts picked up and sent for the Duramax. Took care of things that needed attention around the house, the cars, etc.. Never enough time.

I picked up parts for the Escalade as well.

 

[Staggered 02]

Got the trucks cleaned up then it rained so ended up getting the rides washed twice in a 4 day ttimeframe. Had better luck the 2nd time around as no rain was forecasted until after I flew back to Louisiana.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Yep, that sounds like good advice there. If its cold, Im hitting auto wash...

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Same. Got lucky today and they were running a special on the monthly pass. $9.95/mo for 2 months on all plans. Couldn't pass it up. "Subscribed" to their highest level wash (usually $15, lol). Can now run thru every day if I want till Feb 20 for $20. I'll take it.

 

[Boatguy272]

Put it up on jack stands for the winter !

 

[LT1ZOB]

Put it up on jack stands for the winter !

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looks like a top of the line with MRC. I’ve got a 16 z51 (selling soon) and a 19 Z06, both with MRC. I was told by several people to not leave the wheels hanging for a prolonged period of time. The suspension should always be loaded.

 

[Boatguy272]

Correct. Its a loaded RST Premium, I was told the same thing about the suspension so I have the jacksatnds under the axle, and A arms so its at ride height. With microfiber towels between the stands and the truck LOL

Thanks for the warning though !

 

[LT1ZOB]

Correct. Its a loaded RST Premium, I was told the same thing about the suspension so I have the jacksatnds under the axle, and A arms so its at ride height. With microfiber towels between the stands and the truck LOL

Thanks for the warning though !

Here’s my solution. Race Ramps wheel cradles. Prevent flat spots and get the car off the ground.

 

[Boatguy272]

Thats a good idea also,,,, like you said, flat spots were the main issue obviously. its 18 months old and only has 1800 miles on it. everytime we do drive it, it thumps down the road for a while until the tires warm up. I need to get a set of those for the Corvette.

I know its not going anywhere till March or later so no point pushing it.