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Awesome looking truck, love everything that you’ve done. Do you still have the lower bumper black section from the RST front end? I’d like to buy it from you if so. I have an LTZ and I’m not a fan of the chrome lower section and don’t want to paint it. I’ll PM you as well. Did you remove the old door handles yourself for the color match? Trying to figure out how to get these door handles off mine for a color match. The unlock button and wire are the problem. Was hoping to not have to remove the interior panels but seemingly like there’s no other way to get to the plug for the door handle wire unlock button thing. Thanks for the help in advance 

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On 12/6/2019 at 8:32 AM, Silverado MAX said:

Awesome looking truck, love everything that you’ve done. Do you still have the lower bumper black section from the RST front end? I’d like to buy it from you if so. I have an LTZ and I’m not a fan of the chrome lower section and don’t want to paint it. I’ll PM you as well. Did you remove the old door handles yourself for the color match? Trying to figure out how to get these door handles off mine for a color match. The unlock button and wire are the problem. Was hoping to not have to remove the interior panels but seemingly like there’s no other way to get to the plug for the door handle wire unlock button thing. Thanks for the help in advance 

Thanks!   Unfortunately I don't have the lower portion of the bumper or I would sell it to you.  The door handles came painted on my RST ?

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6 hours ago, Sotally Tober said:

Thanks!   Unfortunately I don't have the lower portion of the bumper or I would sell it to you.  The door handles came painted on my RST ?

Aight dang, yeah I preferred the RST look but couldnt the the 6.2 so I went with the LTZ. Chrome will be gone soon though. Thank you 

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After almost 4 months I've received the final piece to the gloss black window trim off of a Sierra Elevation.  While Chevy does have the option of gloss black center pillars, they do not have the option of the entire trim being gloss black.  For some reason it is reserved for the Sierra Elevation.  So I snapped a pic of the VIN off an Elevation and headed straight to my Chevy dealership parts department and ordered the gloss black trim.  They will be installed on Monday and I will post pics shortly after.IMG_3126.thumb.jpeg.3df8ec844f57f3d557ff024e61de3d9b.jpeg

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I switched out my Undercover Color Matched Lid for a Snug Lid.  I'm happier with the cleaner lines and appearance.  My full review of the experience with both companies can be found here:  

 

 

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1 hour ago, snork said:

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can you educate me on the process of removing the orange from the side marker? looks great

Remove and send off your headlights to https://www.fastheadlights.com.  They will open them up and place a cover over the amber running light preventing the light from emitting.  From there they will replace the orange lens with a clear lens and reseal.  I've had them for almost a year and the reseal has been bullet proof.  Absolutely no fogging or condensation.  In my opinion it really cleans up the front end.  It can be done on the Sierra as well.  The owner of fast headlights, Phil Sheridan, is great to work with and will communicate with you every step of the way.

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Finally had the gloss black trim from a GMC Sierra Elevation installed. Also had the pieces wrapped in Paint Protection Film to prevent any micro scratches down the line and then coated with Ceramic Pro.  Came out super clean especially with the gloss black wheels.

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On 1/26/2020 at 2:17 PM, Sotally Tober said:

Upgraded to the High Country Digital Cluster

 

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Can you do a write up on this? Definitely liking it and wondering how hard the swap was.

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Yea your doing an awesome job all the way around. And sinking some serious money into her as well.   

 

How long was the gloss window trim installation and how much did the dealer charge for the trim parts?  It annoys me how mine is rough plastic look. 

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On 1/26/2020 at 4:17 PM, Sotally Tober said:

Upgraded to the High Country Digital Cluster

 

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Liking the truck so far! Great job. What was the cost to upgrade to High Country Digital Cluster?

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