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Details:A little goes a long way
On my`72 K2500 Sierra,I`m going over a few things to give it a bit more bounce,kinda freshen it up.I haven`t done much since I went over it in`01 when I bought it.I went over the body with liquid clay bar and that stuff really cleans the paint up nice.Takes alot of marks and stains out.I waxed it with a McGuire`s cleaning wax,too.
First,Before the tailgate band... http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0081.jpg New tailgate band... http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0082.jpg Then,I started stripping the paint off the big old "Bartons" bumper... http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0104.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0105.jpg Got some metallic silver on there.It`s ok,but I`m not sure I like it.I was trying for a rallye wheel color... http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0142.jpg All I need are clips for the upper moulding.This is more how it looked originally. |
Re: Details:A little goes a long way
Freshened up the wheels using Eagle1 wheel etch and a little scrubbing with "00" steel wool and a rinse...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0106.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0107.jpg |
Re: Details:A little goes a long way
The bumper was tweaked,so I replaced with a new one...
Befrore: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0012.jpg After,I wish in the same place: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0085.jpg |
Re: Details:A little goes a long way
It`s had the bezels out since fall of`01 when I parked it with a bad motor.I didn`t want them to pit,so I took them out.I got used to the look of being dark around the headlights and wanted to powdercoat the bezels satin black...never did.When I bought the truck I detail-painted the grille.So,now I want to complete it.
Here`s the way it`s been for 6 years: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0087.jpg And,here`s the bezels masked and sprayed.Not exactly a big change that comes out and grabs ya: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0148.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...5/IMG_0149.jpg |
Re: Details:A little goes a long way
Looking good and your efforts are really able to be noticed. It has always amazed me how a little "TLC" can really make a huge difference, and your truck is a perfect example of this. Keep up the effort as it is paying off bigggg time..
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Re: Details:A little goes a long way
you selling it???
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Re: Details:A little goes a long way
Not anymore.It turned out to be the keeper.:cool:
I know this is an old thread.Mudder brought these threads back to get this new forum rollin'.Purdy dang kewl,I`d say! |
Re: Details:A little goes a long way
Great job on the clean up. The rear bumper paint made a great deal of betterment. I really like your porch. I started on one myself last fall. But then my wife decided she wanted to close it in. So we compermised (because that is what couples do:lol:) I put in 12 windows. Getting a little brick work done on it now.
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Re: Details:A little goes a long way
A favorite truck of mine, really dig those rims!
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