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I wanted to paint the GMC logo on the front of my truck and my envoy, Has anybody done this? Does anybody know what kind of paint to use? I also was thinking od taking the sierra off the back of the truck, Does anybody know how to get that off? Thanks

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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I used some krylon plastic paint and some clear coat to do the front emblem. Scuff it up with a green scrubby, wash it with alcohol and apply the paint. I would apply a couple coats of each paint. Set it aside, and let it dry for at least 24 hours.

 

The best thing I find for removing badges off the body is dental floss. Once its off there will be a load of sticky stuff remaining, buy some googone or just use some WD-40 and some elbow grease. Wash the area with dish detergent to get rid of the oil and wax with your usual wax.

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Hey nytemare do you take the gmc logo off the front of the truck to paint it if so how do you get that off of there?

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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Should be two small bolts behind the grill if its anything like a Chevy. Remove the grill and than deal with it...easier than sticking your hands down between the rad mount and the grill.

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For the two painted GMC's I just taped them off with "blue painters tape" and sprayed krylon plastic paint

 

Mothers 01 Yukon:

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My fathers 06 Denali:

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or you can go this route as I did on the HD:

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