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TXTruk15 Enthusiast

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yes, I have, and the 9k includes a 3,500 mile round trip this last December from TX to San Diego and back and we hit snow, ice, dirt, road crap, etc in New Mexico and West TX. I will say that I'm pretty religious about keeping them clean and shined, they've probably built up a good cover layer lol

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1badtie Enthusiast

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yes, I have, and the 9k includes a 3,500 mile round trip this last December from TX to San Diego and back and we hit snow, ice, dirt, road crap, etc in New Mexico and West TX. I will say that I'm pretty religious about keeping them clean and shined, they've probably built up a good cover layer lol

 

 

that makes me feel so much better haha thanks for sharing ill post up a pic when i get them back on the truck.

Tony Bianco Enthusiast

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Glad I work at a body shop ......

 

I'll have to see what our painters would charge. Usually a case of beer. Lol

BowHunter1 Enthusiast

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Thats good to hear I'm dropping mine off Monday to get them painted and was having second thoughts.

do you ever go off road or down dirt roads? I occasionally travel dirt roads once a month or so hoping thats not an issue.

 

Are you having the dealer paint them or a body shop?? Have they quoted a price? I really want to have mine color matched as well

1badtie Enthusiast

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Are you having the dealer paint them or a body shop?? Have they quoted a price? I really want to have mine color matched as well

 

 

dealer quoted me $300, body shop quoted me $200, they are at the body shop today and will be done tomorrow or Wednesday.

TXTruk15 Enthusiast

TXTruk15

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Here ya go...

 

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Truck looks great - love the GMC emblem on the upper fender well - that looks really good right there....

Tony Bianco Enthusiast

Tony Bianco

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Just had the flares painted and they're baking in the booth as we speak. I took this pic thinking that the truck doesn't look bad without them installed either. At least from a little distance away you can't see the recessed area that's bare.

 

I'll post pics of the finished product soon.

 

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Tony Bianco Enthusiast

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They're installed. I left them with the texture just because it's a truck and I think it should have at least "some" ruggedness appeal.

 

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Jdgodwin Enthusiast

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How hard was it to remove/reinstall the fender flares? Is it just a few screws?

JASLAR12002 Enthusiast

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I think it looks so much better paint matched I don't know why they don't at least put on Denali or all terrain since they already have bumpers matching

 

 

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I think it looks so much better paint matched I don't know why they don't at least put on Denali or all terrain since they already have bumpers matching

 

 

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I totally agree!! Your truck is BA man!!

BowHunter1 Enthusiast

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Has anyone had issues with severally bad chipping after having your wheel arches painted? Went to my local body shop yesterday and the guy didn't even want to touch them because they would be all chipped up in less then 6 months and look like crap. He told me I'd be better off buying the OEM painted ones from the dealer because the coating they use is more durable and made to hold up better under driving conditions.

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