What did you do to your NBS GMT800 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Rocket Man]

Yeah after watching some YouTube videos and such, I've decided it's not for me - not for ME to do, anyways. If I do it, I'll pay someone, but given also what I saw about putting wrap over bad paint, I doubt anyone will want to do it. Apparently, I thought it would cover up defects, but it also can really highlight them. I will have to do some serious sanding and stuff to smooth it out properly if I do. <sigh>

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

 

[Walchit]

Grabbed this parts washer for 25 bucks. It was missing the hinge and shelf area though, so I had to buy this other one for 25 to use for parts, lol

 

[Walchit]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

 

[Sam Harris]

Grabbed this parts washer for 25 bucks. It was missing the hinge and shelf area though, so I had to buy this other one for 25 to use for parts, lol

$50 for a full size parts washer? Great deal!

 

[Sam Harris]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

mineral spirits..? I'm sure diesel would be cheaper..

wait...

 

[MADPINTO08]

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

Very true! I did it just for the color change not for coverup

 

[wjburken]

Any of you have one? What should I run in it? Diesel?

Northern Tool has a 5 gal bucket of solvent for around $73. They sell it in 1 gal jugs for $22.

 

[tRidiot]

Yeah you shouldn’t put wrap over bad paint, it will look like sh*t.

Very true! I did it just for the color change not for coverup

I guess mine may not be that bad - the paint is showing some oxidation, not peeling clearcoat or anything YET.

But it doesn't look like something I want to tackle - looks like a lot of cussing from me would ensue. And so many other things to fix, it seems a stupid thing to spend several hundred bucks on, when I need so many other mechanical things fixed, as well as other cosmetic issues.

I think I've about reached the point of not being sure it's worth spending any more money on this truck. It needs SO much, I will have to commit to many thousands to get it 'right' again, or just drive it ugly and beat up 'till the wheels fall off. <sigh> I dunno.

 

[tRidiot]

Don't get me wrong... I LOVE my truck. I would LOVE to totally restore it to like new factory condition - new interior, new paint, new front end, etc. I just don't know I have the time, money, patience, and if it's really worth it or possible.

 

[Rocket Man]

I guess mine may not be that bad - the paint is showing some oxidation, not peeling clearcoat or anything YET.

But it doesn't look like something I want to tackle - looks like a lot of cussing from me would ensue. And so many other things to fix, it seems a stupid thing to spend several hundred bucks on, when I need so many other mechanical things fixed, as well as other cosmetic issues.

I think I've about reached the point of not being sure it's worth spending any more money on this truck. It needs SO much, I will have to commit to many thousands to get it 'right' again, or just drive it ugly and beat up 'till the wheels fall off. <sigh> I dunno.

If the clear coat is questionable it probably won’t stand up to the peeling and repositioning needed when doing a wrap.