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3 hours ago, dab5577 said:


What’d you use to black out the side markers? They look pretty dark.


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I used Vvivd Smoke black gloss Vinyl headlight headlight tint from amazon it came in 2 rolls 12x24

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2 hours ago, BB&Chiveon said:

how did you black out running boards?

I had the dealer when I bought the truck switch them out. Not sure what brand they are but I really like them. 

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Can you take a straight on side shot. Been thinking about removing the 4x4. Maybe the tail gate. Thanks.

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I’ve had the truck one week today.  
 

Base model duramax crew cab 4wd SB.

 

So far I’ve done:

 

Debadge, other than GMC on rear (replaced with vinyl) and front of course

 

Chrome delete (Vinyl Wrap)

 

Tint: 15% on sides & rear, 45% on windshield).  

 

Smoked mirror lights, side markers, and third brake light 
 

Wheels and level go on next week - 20” fuel rebels wrapped in nittos.  
 

Handles and side / bumper steps color-matched within 2 weeks. 

 

More pics to come soon.

 

 

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21 hours ago, ROOK Lucky 13 said:


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Appreciate it. 4x4 coming off soon. Looks pretty nice.

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15 hours ago, swaptrex14 said:

I’ve had the truck one week today.  
 

Base model duramax crew cab 4wd SB.

 

So far I’ve done:

 

Debadge, other than GMC on rear (replaced with vinyl) and front of course

 

Chrome delete (Vinyl Wrap)

 

Tint: 15% on sides & rear, 45% on windshield).  

 

Smoked mirror lights, side markers, and third brake light 
 

Wheels and level go on next week - 20” fuel rebels wrapped in nittos.  
 

Handles and side / bumper steps color-matched within 2 weeks. 

 

More pics to come soon.

 

 

B9C27EC9-5AB1-43C8-8DF2-78203BEF9FED.jpeg

A06D3E2A-58CF-4425-AAB0-5DCBDD0919F9.jpeg

22E72D6F-400A-4023-86F5-0965BBB4BE74.jpeg

6F79FA40-1675-492F-856A-D9D7BB92B340.jpeg

This looks really good.  For the chrome delete, how is the color match on the white vinyl? It is hard to tell from the pictures and lighting.  Your truck color is Summit White?

 

Can you share the brand/color used?

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19 minutes ago, Utah_ee said:

This looks really good.  For the chrome delete, how is the color match on the white vinyl? It is hard to tell from the pictures and lighting.  Your truck color is Summit White?

 

Can you share the brand/color used?

It looks better in person, not sure why the pics look like they were taken with a potato.  The match is very close, but just like my last truck (that had factory painted bumpers), it depends on angle and lighting.  I have some friends that are very critical of everything.  They didn’t see the truck until the vinyl and they didn’t notice it wasn’t factory.  Not sure on what color white he used but it’s 3m vinyl.

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Has anyone color-matched the tow mirrors yet?  I’m undecided, but I think they would set it off.  Saw a ‘20 Silverado today with them in white, looked good.

 

 

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removed the halogen lights for the factory led [emoji41]

 

wasn’t near as bad as i thought it would be getting everything apart. took about an hour

 

 

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34 minutes ago, jackedupZ71 said:

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wasn’t near as bad as i thought it would be getting everything apart. took about an hour

 

 

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What did you do for wiring? 

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What did you do for wiring? 

harness from gen5
i’ve had both about a month, just got time to swap them


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5 minutes ago, jackedupZ71 said:


harness from gen5
i’ve had both about a month, just got time to swap them


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That upgrade is high on my list along with color matching the chrome grill bar and hood vent. Thanks for the info. 

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That upgrade is high on my list along with color matching the chrome grill bar and hood vent. Thanks for the info. 

it was on mine from the time i left the dealership. i kept an eye on Ebay daily, finally found a set with all tabs intact and no blemishes and jumped on them


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