Dechroming LTZ questions

[arctictwist]

So one thing i cant stand... chrome. I just picked up a black 2012 suburban LTZ. IF i order the paint to match mirror caps and door handles, will they look alright just smooth black like the come? Also, on the tailgate step theres a chrome strip. If i just pull that off, does anyone know what it looks like under there? I THINK its just clipped into the underside of the step but im not sure.

Im just going to pull the side mouldings entirely, and the grill im planning on a full mesh replacement instead of the two smaller mesh sections.

 

[kbuskill]

So one thing i cant stand... chrome. I just picked up a black 2012 suburban LTZ. IF i order the paint to match mirror caps and door handles, will they look alright just smooth black like the come? Also, on the tailgate step theres a chrome strip. If i just pull that off, does anyone know what it looks like under there? I THINK its just clipped into the underside of the step but im not sure.

Im just going to pull the side mouldings entirely, and the grill im planning on a full mesh replacement instead of the two smaller mesh sections.

Be extra careful when you pull the chrome strip on the rear bumper that you don't damage it... that way you can send it to me.

 

[arctictwist]

@kbuskill looks like i have to actually remove the rear bumper cover to get that step pad off without breaking it. awesome.

 

[Fosscore]

Damn, that's an undertaking by de-chroming an LTZ. Good luck and keep us posted with pics!

 

[kbuskill]

@kbuskill looks like i have to actually remove the rear bumper cover to get that step pad off without breaking it. awesome.

Well that sucks.

 

[Tonyrodz]

So one thing i cant stand... chrome. I just picked up a black 2012 suburban LTZ. IF i order the paint to match mirror caps and door handles, will they look alright just smooth black like the come? Also, on the tailgate step theres a chrome strip. If i just pull that off, does anyone know what it looks like under there? I THINK its just clipped into the underside of the step but im not sure.

Im just going to pull the side mouldings entirely, and the grill im planning on a full mesh replacement instead of the two smaller mesh sections.

Why not just paint it, wrap it or dip it? Much easier then pulling it off and taking a chance in damaging it.
I dipped the chrome front bumper, grill and that ugly plastic door moulding chrome strip. Also did the "TAHOE" on the doors. Looks better, and much easier imo.

 

[qcon]

I replaced the chrome pieces that I could (mirror caps, door handles) and sprayed what I couldn't (wheels, trim, emblems), but left a little bit to break up the monochromatic look.

 

[Shawn1112]

I’m doing the same with my LTZ, good luck.

 

[mikeyss]

I de-chromed most of my LTZ too, and removed the door strips. I was able to PTM the grill surround and mirror caps. Now I have got to do the door handles.

 

[PG01]

@kbuskill looks like i have to actually remove the rear bumper cover to get that step pad off without breaking it. awesome.

Back bumper is really easy to get off. Couple screws and it pops off then the step pad unclips/slides off even easier.