Rocket Man's 2008 Bagged CC Silverado Build AKA "THE MACHINE"

[kbuskill]

yes

Agreed.

 

[Rocket Man]

It would mix it up a little.

would make the gaps not noticeable at all, doesnt look bad this way tho

yes

Agreed.

I agree. Wish I could have visualized that before but oh well. I’ll pull it all apart again and remove the wrap from those 2 pieces. Thanks for helping me decide.

 

[Rocket Man]

So the steering wheel trim? Why not, I’m getting good at this shit.

 

[Tonyrodz]

So the steering wheel trim? Why not, I’m getting good at this shit.

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Not bad for an old man

 

[iamdub]

I’m starting to wonder if the radio and hvac bezel would look better black...opinions?

I'm seeing it both ways:

1) The all-silver has more of a prominent modified appeal

2) Having those parts black would tone down the modified appeal and tie it in with the black center of the steering wheel- kinda "balancing" out the whole scheme.

Final thought: It's called "The Machine". If it were mine, I'd probably keep it as-is with all brushed metal to emphasize the machine-like appearance.

 

[wjburken]

I'm seeing it both ways:

1) The all-silver has more of a prominent modified appeal

2) Having those parts black would tone down the modified appeal and tie it in with the black center of the steering wheel- kinda "balancing" out the whole scheme.

Final thought: It's called "The Machine". If it were mine, I'd probably keep it as-is with all brushed metal to emphasize the machine-like appearance.

Anyway to just put a narrow border of black along one side or the other along the mating lines? Kind of like a shadow line technique I use sometimes with woodworking to hide a joint. Eye can’t perceive a 1/16” variation in a line that is 1/4” nominal width like it can in a line that is 1/8” nominal width.

 

[Rocket Man]

Anyway to just put a narrow border of black along one side or the other along the mating lines? Kind of like a shadow line technique I use sometimes with woodworking to hide a joint. Eye can’t perceive a 1/16” variation in a line that is 1/4” nominal width like it can in a line that is 1/8” nominal width.

Mine can lol. My trade specializes in 1/32” reveal differences. Glaziers are the only ones who utilize 1/32” shims on every job site. And I don’t see a way to do that anyway but good idea. I’m gonna try to adjust the reveals and if I can’t get them perfect I’ll remove the wrap from those.

 

[iamdub]

...I’m gonna try to adjust the reveals and if I can’t get them perfect I’ll remove the wrap from those.

Just close the hood and walk awa... Wait. Nevermind.

 

[Rocket Man]

Figured out a solution. I pulled the wrap from the HU bezel and adjusted the HVAC one. I like it. Did the DD switch bezel and door pull, that bezel was hard. It all ties together great, can’t wait to paint the glovebox and install it.

 

[Rocket Man]

I decided to start on my headlights. The plan is to start over with new Depos and this time use a better clear coat on the inside after CM’ing them and also replace the defective demon eye. I got the lens off the passenger side but I think the oven element came on while the driver side was in there. All I know is smoke started pouring out after 5 minutes and the thing is completely melted lol. Talk about a stinky house. All the doors are open and it no longer smells like a Christmas tree in here. Ordered a new light on Amazon, it will be here in 2 days. Project on hold.