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Finally found some time to get mostly done with the blackout. Still have powder coated black rotors, hellwig front and rear swaybars, center cap installation that match the black chrome emblems, some interior carbon fiber panels to match the mirror covers and running boards, and custom subwoofer/amp-rack enclosure. Will take better pictures when complete with the final touches and I get to detailing.

 

Sincerely,

 

Vader

 

Looks good. Did you paint your factory grille or is that aftermarket?

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Sitting after I installed the new LED tails.

 

Where is the pic of the tails? :P

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Looks good. Did you paint your factory grille or is that aftermarket?

 

Painted the factory grill. It took me a while doing it myself, Had a T-Rex grill on while I was messing with this (Trex for sale by the way). Actually was using the Duplicolor Shadow (Black Chrome kit). Had it perfect, left it to dry overnight, Had a June bug stuck to it in the morning. Had to clean it up a bit and apply one more coat, so now its more of a metallic black than black chrome. But I coated it thick with 8 coats of clearcoat. Did the emblems and center caps at the same time. Thanks for asking.

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Where is the pic of the tails? :P

Man, I swear my head is not working fine this week, second time I mess up a post :nonod:

 

Edited the original with the picture of the new tails :P

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Plasti Dip or Powder Coat the wheels? I really like my SLE wheels, but have considered getting rid of the Black Chrome look and going with just Black.

Plastidip. Always wanted to try it. I had to rotate the tires again so I figured I'd try it. Came out great.
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Newbie here. My new 2015 SLE Z71. Added black Raptor 4" OE steps. Looking to get tow mirrors soon!

 

Lots of awesome rides on here!

 

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Plastidip. Always wanted to try it. I had to rotate the tires again so I figured I'd try it. Came out great.

Nice work, it looks good.

 

I'll probably do mine in a satin black next time I need tires (if I don't switch to 18s first). For some reason, I just like the look of fluffy 18s on these trucks. I kinda want to trade mine.

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Nice work, it looks good.

 

I'll probably do mine in a satin black next time I need tires (if I don't switch to 18s first). For some reason, I just like the look of fluffy 18s on these trucks. I kinda want to trade mine.

Didn't you just get some factory black chrome 22s? You could easily put some money back in the back going to 18s!!!!

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Didn't you just get some factory black chrome 22s? You could easily put some money back in the back going to 18s!!!!

They're PVD Black Chrome Sierra SLE 20" GM wheels.

 

Yeah, I've thought about just buying an 18" setup and selling these. But i don't want to get stuck with 2 sets. So chances are I will ride these out until rubber is needed and then make up my mind. Then if I sold them, shipping would be a crap ton easier with no tires on them.

 

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They're PVD Black Chrome Sierra SLE 20" GM wheels.

 

Yeah, I've thought about just buying an 18" setup and selling these. But i don't want to get stuck with 2 sets. So chances are I will ride these out until rubber is needed and then make up my mind. Then if I sold them, shipping would be a crap ton easier with no tires on them.

 

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i wouldn't even consider shipping them. too much hassle. local craigslist for $$$$.

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i wouldn't even consider shipping them. too much hassle. local craigslist for $$$$.

Yeah, that would probably be the best option. I just hate dealing with all the flakes.
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Sitting after I installed the new LED tails.

 

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What led tails are those and how much were they if you don't mind telling?
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My 2014 GMC 1500 20 inch fuel rims,tinted windows,chrome fuel door,2inch leveling lift and 285/60/20 Goodyear duratrac tires

Hey railroad guy, I looked up the leveling kits. Did you use the front shock spacers? Only seen those as 1.5"

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