What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[brian.roberts.1293]

Well I bought a used torque10fx digital DA polisher and some things to go with it to help bring my suburbans paint back to life some and get rid of the ghost lettering from debadging the truck. I hope it turns out good. Maybe get to start this weekend.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

 

[Sam Harris]

very help full thanks for the link sam harris. already getting everything sorted out

Right on. Hope it helps!

 

[Sam Harris]

Ordered a small thing today to put on the front Grill.
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It's only about 2.5 x 2.5 inches and I may do a cast in black plastic.
I was in Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 504th Infantry

Thanks for your service!

 

[Bombsquad85]

When I wrap the hood should I sand and primer it for a smoother finish? The clear is peeling.

 

[brian.roberts.1293]

When I wrap the hood should I sand and primer it for a smoother finish? The clear is peeling.

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I'm no point Guy but if it was my truck I would light sand it back to where there was no clear peeling up then wrap it.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'm no point Guy but if it was my truck I would light sand it back to where there was no clear peeling up then wrap it.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

Agreed. Get everything as smooth as possible. Whatever imperfections there are will show through the wrap, especially if you're doing a black wrap.

 

[Jeff Groves]

Finished the grill/headlight conversion. Shot black VHT on all the areas behind the grill, soldered the LED DRL wires, and used all new bulbs. May paint the grill to match when it goes for paint job.

 

[Bombsquad85]

I'm no point Guy but if it was my truck I would light sand it back to where there was no clear peeling up then wrap it.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

Thanks guys. I'll hit it with probably 600 or 800 grit then see how it looks

 

[Rocket Man]

When I wrap the hood should I sand and primer it for a smoother finish? The clear is peeling.

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Wrap is just like painting- whatever is there for the base determines what the finished product looks like and how long it lasts. If you wrap peeling clear, the wrap will peel since that’s what it’s adhered to. If it’s not smooth or has any dents , even tiny ones, it will show.

 

[05Single]

Finished the grill/headlight conversion. Shot black VHT on all the areas behind the grill, soldered the LED DRL wires, and used all new bulbs. May paint the grill to match when it goes for paint job.
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I was gonna say you should paint the grille surround and leave the middle black. Maybe a border around the lights that match

 

[05Single]

When I wrap the hood should I sand and primer it for a smoother finish? The clear is peeling.

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Don’t have to sand the whole hood , just blend the bad areas, I would stop at 2000 wet. The rest of the hood paint just clay bar

 

[Jeff Groves]

I was gonna say you should paint the grille surround and leave the middle black. Maybe a border around the lights that match

That's a great idea. Also thinking of a silver expanded mesh type stuff behind the grill to bring it out some.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Don’t have to sand the whole hood , just blend the bad areas, I would stop at 2000 wet. The rest of the hood paint just clay bar

Ok thanks. I'll hit it with 800 then 1000, 1500, 2000

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ok thanks. I'll hit it with 800 then 1000, 1500, 2000

I'd wet sand too.

 

[Jeff Groves]

Ordered some Gun Metal Black Pearl to get ready to paint the Hoe.
Contacting the neighbor to rent his large garage for a couple weeks to do the paint myself.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Temps cresting 80F routinely here on the Gulf, so it was time for a/c. I think this truck will set a record. This will be the 5th compressor installed. First was replaced under warranty, early 00's. Third was one of those $200 ebay bundles I installed in like 2010. The fourth was the cheapest reman compressor on ebay I found. It leaked from the main half seal from day one, but slowly enough a full charge lasted a couple weeks.

Now it was time to do it right, new Denso compressor, Delco drier, CSF condenser. I am a little disappointed that the CSF didn't come with their logo like RockAuto shows (link). Oh well. All done, held -30 on the vaccum for at least 45mins.

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Wow my 185k mile esky is still on it original ac parts. Works great. In CA bay area. Its 85 today. Wonder why you have been thru so many?

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Well I bought a used torque10fx digital DA polisher and some things to go with it to help bring my suburbans paint back to life some and get rid of the ghost lettering from debadging the truck. I hope it turns out good. Maybe get to start this weekend.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

My black caddy needs this treatment so badly... I have all the stuff just brrn putting it off. Planning to try first on my 94 as that paint is so far gone i cant make it worse.

 

[brian.roberts.1293]

My black caddy needs this treatment so badly... I have all the stuff just brrn putting it off. Planning to try first on my 94 as that paint is so far gone i cant make it worse.

That's kinda how I am with my suburban like you are your 94. I don't think I'll hurt it but oh well if I do.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

That's kinda how I am with my suburban like you are your 94. I don't think I'll hurt it but oh well if I do.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.

You've invested in a better da and pads for sure. I've got a horror freight da. Honestly id give it a shot np but i rarely have more than a couple hours to work on something like that and ita not something you can easily do one hour at a time

 

[brian.roberts.1293]

You've invested in a better da and pads for sure. I've got a horror freight da. Honestly id give it a shot np but i rarely have more than a couple hours to work on something like that and ita not something you can easily do one hour at a time

Yeah I rarely have much more time than that with 4 year old twin girls and being a stay at home Dad it is super limited. But I will do what it takes I guess. I hope to at least get it at 3 or 4 his a try.

2004 Z71 Suburban Green I have a few upgrades done.