A Few Upgrades

[_GMAN_]

I decided to take on a few upgrades on my Suburban and wanted to share what I’m doing. I was going to do a full respray on the vehicle but prices were just too high for my budget. So I started tackling the delaminating clear coat panel by panel. I’ve already done the hood and front bumper, and now I’m working on the roof. I removed the roof rack, and found a Yukon Denali Rack and I’m adding it to the back. I also removed the bumper guards from the doors.

 

[Rocket Man]

what’s your technique and products/ tools used?

 

[OBSalsoNNBS]

Shaving the door guards is super clean!
I also have a soft spot for the color. My 97 is a similar color and I've always liked it on the NNBS.
Please update when you add the Denali rack.

 

[_GMAN_]

what’s your technique and products/ tools used?

Harbor Freight is my friend. Herculese orbital sander with 150 grit hook and loop sand paper, followed by 320. Nothing too crazy.

 

[_GMAN_]

Shaving the door guards is super clean!
I also have a soft spot for the color. My 97 is a similar color and I've always liked it on the NNBS.
Please update when you add the Denali rack.

Removing the door guars was definitely the best thing for it. The passenger side door guard had already saree to release, and there was no point keeping the rest of them.

 

[_GMAN_]

*Update*

The suburban is in my garage and I have laid down a coat of black sealer, then I lay down two coats of factory, GM sport red paint code WA817K. Now I’m getting ready to catch all the little nibs that I have on the basecoat,and start with my clearcoat. I want to go ahead and try to get this finished this morning, so I can get this dried and back out of the garage. I had no idea that I can fit my suburban in my garage. After moving some things in the back, lo and behold it fits in the garage. And start with my clearcoat. I want to go ahead and try to get this finished this morning, so I can get this dried and back out of the garage. I had no idea that I can fit my suburban in my garage. After moving some things in the back, low and behold it fits in the garage.

I was going to post some pictures of the sailor on the roof, but I got so into the job that I didn’t have time to take pictures. By the time I thought about it, I had already had the base coat on. Plus, this is not a how to on painting a vehicle.