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Bowtie619

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Hey guys,

 

Just finished everything up and I love the new look. Grille inserts are from Paramount Automotive and I plastidipped my chrome grille. First time working with that. Not the happiest with the glossifier. It's very tacky so if you touch it there is a print. Not sure if there is a trick to not have it so tacky. The hood shield is AVS and the lights are Anzo. Also put in a HID kit. Just wanted to share. Cheers!!

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15BlueSilverado Enthusiast

15BlueSilverado

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Is that the low profile hood shield? How close does that sit on the hood? I almost bought one today but held off till I can see one on a truck up close.

 

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Mikeb52r Enthusiast

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Looks good. It always makes you feel good when you can complete a mod and show it off.

 

Sorry, dont have any tips on the plasti dip / glossifier.

cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

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Is that the low profile hood shield? How close does that sit on the hood? I almost bought one today but held off till I can see one on a truck up close.

 

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It sits directly on the hood with 3m tape. It doesn't stick up like other bug guards. I love mine.

Bowtie619 Enthusiast

Bowtie619

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It sits directly on the hood with 3m tape. It doesn't stick up like other bug guards. I love mine.

That's exactly right...Loving mine as well. I can't speak to how well the tape holds though. I'll let you know if it Rips off on the freeway lol

Bowtie619 Enthusiast

Bowtie619

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Looks good. It always makes you feel good when you can complete a mod and show it off.

Sorry, dont have any tips on the plasti dip / glossifier.

Thanks! Ya I've read a few places the glossifier needs to bake in the sun a bit. It's been almost 24 hours and it's still tacky. I'm kind of wishing I would not have put the glossifier on...

qwank Senior Enthusiast

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Plastidip- quickest way to make a brand new car look like and old, beat up car

 

Just buy a black grille

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

slj2008

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Hey guys,

 

Just finished everything up and I love the new look. Grille inserts are from Paramount Automotive and I plastidipped my chrome grille. First time working with that. Not the happiest with the glossifier. It's very tacky so if you touch it there is a print. Not sure if there is a trick to not have it so tacky. The hood shield is AVS and the lights are Anzo. Also put in a HID kit. Just wanted to share. Cheers!!

 

looks good

15BlueSilverado Enthusiast

15BlueSilverado

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It sits directly on the hood with 3m tape. It doesn't stick up like other bug guards. I love mine.

Good to know... Think I'll pull the plug and buy me one now, thanks for the info.

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