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

[Rocket Man]

It might have been cool to leave the headrests off for a low profile look.... but maybe to old school for the look your going for... it used to be kinda popular/cool back in the day to loose the headrests.

I like them. So there they are.

 

[Rocket Man]

I pulled the driver side door panels to paint the armrests and switch housings. I decided this is the last time I’m pulling them off so if there’s anything else I see they needed, nows the time. I took a good look at them and saw a few areas where they were scratched or discolored. There wasn’t much I could do for the scratches except cover them as much as possible and a coat of paint should help and it will cover the discoloring. So that included the screw cover pieces. I was going to mask the top part and leave it but nothing would stick to it unless I scrubbed it with denatured and scotchbrite which left them grayish so I painted the whole damn panel. I have 100% faith in the Fusion. I have used it for years now on interior and exterior and never had it fail.

 

[Rocket Man]

Consistently black now. I’ll do the other side next weekend.

 

[BourbonNcigars]

Consistently black now. I’ll do the other side next weekend.

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Nice. I believe that's the same paint I used on my previous '02 when I did the dash trim. Worked great.

 

[NathanJax]

You mean to tell me you're not getting the LTZ door panels as well?

 

[Rocket Man]

You mean to tell me you're not getting the LTZ door panels as well?

Lol. Can’t find any for less than both arms and both legs. I did look into it. They also require wiring harnesses, switches to and door latch cables. Not ruling it out in the future though. Maybe just give me yours.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I pulled the driver side door panels to paint the armrests and switch housings. I decided this is the last time I’m pulling them off so if there’s anything else I see they needed, nows the time. I took a good look at them and saw a few areas where they were scratched or discolored. There wasn’t much I could do for the scratches except cover them as much as possible and a coat of paint should help and it will cover the discoloring. So that included the screw cover pieces. I was going to mask the top part and leave it but nothing would stick to it unless I scrubbed it with denatured and scotchbrite which left them grayish so I painted the whole damn panel. I have 100% faith in the Fusion. I have used it for years now on interior and exterior and never had it fail.

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For light scratches on plastic, I use a heat gun. Works great, especially on those little plastic "hairs". Heat it only for a few seconds tho.

 

[Rocket Man]

For light scratches on plastic, I use a heat gun. Works great, especially on those little plastic "hairs". Heat it only for a few seconds tho.

Yep, I’ve done it too.

 

[Rocket Man]

Crap I made a offer on an LTZ door panel. I guess it begins lol. It might take awhile though. One part at a time.

 

[Sam Harris]

Crap I made a offer on an LTZ door panel. I guess it begins lol. It might take awhile though. One part at a time.

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