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darkfox1 Senior Enthusiast

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LTZ headlights are a no go, they're actually switchback LED and use an entirely different system. They'd throw a code in the bcm, and they're about $800 EA.

 

I texted my friend at the body shop about paint, he didn't reply, but he rarely does. I'll run by and ask him in person if I'm in the area.

 

front bumper, paint grade is $440 plus shipping. paint that for $150-200, install it myself in my shop, that should HELP.. but... I just hate the teeth in my grill.

 

I might take it off this weekend and take thet eeth out of it hey clip in, and see what that looks like.. maybe I can do something tacky like put chicken wire behind it.

 

I remember when I bought my 15 I saw these 16s and I was like EUGH! So glad I got a 15!

 

and now......

 

They had a 15 midnight ediition on the lot too when they did the repurchase, but since the msrp on that truck was way higher (ltz) than my LT 15, even tho it was older and GM had deep discounts.. they wouldn't even consider it. I woulda been SUPER happy to have a '15 midnight edition!

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BIGDOGx Senior Enthusiast

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LTZ headlights are a no go, they're actually switchback LED and use an entirely different system. They'd throw a code in the bcm, and they're about $800 EA.

 

I texted my friend at the body shop about paint, he didn't reply, but he rarely does. I'll run by and ask him in person if I'm in the area.

 

front bumper, paint grade is $440 plus shipping. paint that for $150-200, install it myself in my shop, that should HELP.. but... I just hate the teeth in my grill.

 

I might take it off this weekend and take thet eeth out of it hey clip in, and see what that looks like.. maybe I can do something tacky like put chicken wire behind it.

 

I remember when I bought my 15 I saw these 16s and I was like EUGH! So glad I got a 15!

 

and now......

 

They had a 15 midnight ediition on the lot too when they did the repurchase, but since the msrp on that truck was way higher (ltz) than my LT 15, even tho it was older and GM had deep discounts.. they wouldn't even consider it. I woulda been SUPER happy to have a '15 midnight edition!

Different strokes I guess, I think the 16's are far better looking then the 14/15 and not to mention are you insane, most of us would love to have the updated and actually bright enough to see at night headlights and you want to go back to the old junk?

 

Really color match that entire front end and get a nice set of bfg ko2's on that thing and you will walk backwards after you get out of it!

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There are grille inserts being made for the 16s now. If the 'teeth' bother you one of those may help. Heck there are aftermarket grille replacements if you want to go that route.

darkfox1 Senior Enthusiast

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OK, I just got back from the shop. One thing I have always loved about GM is how modular their vehicles are.

 

This isn't gonna be hard.

 

OK, so.. here's what I learned:

 

the 16 grill is SUPER easy to take off. a dozen popits on top, 4x 10mm bolts, and then pull from the bottom, sides, middle, and unclip the top and it's off.

 

2nd thing: the "tooth" look of the grill is the actual grill. The chrome clips on! So.. I can unclip the chrome and have it painted, then clip it back on.

 

The headlight chrome clips on and appear to be held on with adhesive, I'd have to figure out how to get that adhesive off, and to do that I need to get the headlights out.. which.. I haven't done. The small piece of painted trim below the headlight attaches to the chroem of the headlight. It clips on, but how remove? Dunno yet.

 

Once you do that the 16 headlights come off like 14/15s. 2 tops, 1 front one side.

 

The 16 bumper comes off like the 14/15 bumper 4 tops 2/4 sides and pull straight out.

 

So... to color match I need the $440 primered bumper, and someone who can/will paint chromed plastic pieces, and a bunch of legwork to get the chrome headlight trim off.

 

and we're done for probably under $1000.

 

More to come! This is good news!

Jdkno Enthusiast

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A decent body shop should be able to paint the chrome bumper without issues. I painted a chrome bumper on my old F-150 and it held up for the 4 years I had it and another 6 or so for the guy who bought it.

scott19677 Senior Enthusiast

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Maybe you could find one of those "bras" from the '80s haha. Im itching for a new truck and usually buy every year or two. I am praying GM really gets the next gen reboot right. I hate the thought of buying a Ram.

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Zach2275 Enthusiast

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like many people have said, color match that bumper! color match your front and rear bumpers, the grill I'd almost wonder if a GMC grill would fit in there. Which if so I'd get a GMC grill with the black mesh. My dealers in town for me to color match my truck told me 750 installed on the front and 600 installed on the rear. While it's not cheap it is way better than plastidip or vinyl wrapping them. Other than that I'd say level it with some 20 inch black rims and black bow ties up front and on the tailgate to tie it all together.

JASLAR12002 Enthusiast

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I feel the same way the front ends on the 16 Silverados are hideous that's why I went with gmc this year! Maybe a brush guard to cover up its face!!

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Doobs41378 Enthusiast

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The grill is not very appealing, I agree. I also agree with others on the 18 inch rims. Those are killing the look as well but if you like them then that is all that matters. The red and white truck shown on here in earlier threads are pretty sweet.

Donstar Senior Enthusiast

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So.. I intentionally bought a new 2015 in Feb. Problem is.. it was a lemon.. and I got a repurchase.

 

I targeted a 2015 because 2016s that aren't Z71 are ugly ugly ugly! In my opinion.

 

so anyway.. now I have a bulldogface truck.. an LT with the toothy black grill, andI kinda hate walking out to it in a parking lot. I actually park so that it doesn't face me, cos I can barely stand it.

 

Help me un-ugly this thing!

 

I'm thinking color matching, but how can I do that without spending $5000 on something so small? The truck is Autumn Bronze Metallic. If it were summit white or onyx black I could vynil wrap it and be done, but.. can that be done with this color?

 

Can a body shop paint these chrome parts? Is that a bad idea??

 

What can I do here? Send me your ideas!

I would suggest enjoying your truck as it is for awhile before any major modification. I think the front end of your new truck looks fresh and vibrant. The monochromatic look is appealing but I wouldn't spend money to change from chrome to paint. This is very much a personal taste issue and I am not suggesting you are wrong in wanting to change. I am suggesting not rushing into it because you have a great looking truck as it stands and your perspective may not be the same in a few months! (IMO)

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