Well im putting the truck under the knife!!

[In2deep]

Since the failed break in attempt, i have decided to fix the handle and all the other minor flaws on the L, kinda a refreasher, i told the shop owner i would strangle him if he does a bad job on her, along with all that new moldings and badges and replace all faded pieces..

[In2deep]

I have a few deep scratches, im worried about matching the sonic blue paint :icon_confused: i have had a super bad experience back in the day!!

[ZeusSVT]

I wouldn't think the blue would be too difficult for a good body shop to paint match. U planning to smooth and paint any of the trim pieces at all? Like tailgate or window trim or anything? Or just replacing them?

[In2deep]

Replacing most of them, like the textured look

[In2deep]

Under construction!!

[In2deep]

before the remodel

[ZeusSVT]

Nice! Looks like it might be like new once you get it all redone. It looked good in the before pic, what sparked the interest to get this done??

[In2deep]

Looked good far away, the truck almost got broke into they messed up the driver door and i had some marks deep scratches in a few places someone egged it and rocks chips all over the front so it seemed like it was time!!

[dboat]

I want to do that too... but I am thinking of having armourcoat sprayed on the forward facing surfaces to protect against rock chips and such.. are you doing any thing special around the areas that get exposed to wear to keep it from having to be painted again?
Are you going to keep it stock or are you going to do anything different?
Dana

[In2deep]

Yeah going to change it up a bit, working on a paint scheme.. Im thinking about doing the 3m clear bra on it, i need to check with my installer to see if he has the pattern for the lightning!!

[dboat]

Yeah going to change it up a bit, working on a paint scheme.. Im thinking about doing the 3m clear bra on it, i need to check with my installer to see if he has the pattern for the lightning!!

Here's a couple of links for you...

http://www.xpel.com/

here is what I am thinking about doing, when I do mine..

http://www.armorcoatus.com/

Dana

[99WhiteBeast]

Damn David- I saw one minor issue on the tailgate a few weeks back and now this. They must have done a number on the truck during the break in attempt.

Who's doing the work?

[In2deep]

Premier Autobody in Mansfield.. I had a scratch on the door as well the drivers side rear bed panel had two eggs thrown at it and just six years of rock chips and other things.. After the failed break in i decided what the hell and pulled the trigger 2500 to do it.. Im on pins and needles waiting on results!!

[In2deep]

New pics!

[ZeusSVT]

Looks like it is coming along great. I bet you'll be one happy camper when all is said and done. :tu:

[In2deep]

Yes sir! I was told a week, going on three, no big deal I want it done right!! Driving the girls 4banger around is making me crazy!!

[dboat]

looks really really nice:tu:... I got to get mine done too:(..

[In2deep]

thank you

[In2deep]

Picked her today, seeing what ya think??

[ezapche]

Man looks sweet, got any close up shots?

[In2deep]

Will post up some more!!

[my2002lightning]

Truck's lookin' good.:tu:

[dboat]

Picked her today, seeing what ya think??


looks nice from here.. are you happy with the work? did they pay close attention to the details? any orange peel?

Dana

[In2deep]

Some orange peel, not much at all just around the front bumper i need them to address very happy with the work...

[dboat]

Some orange peel, not much at all just around the front bumper i need them to address very happy with the work...

sounds good.. after I settle in the new job.. this is my next mod... will have to look these guys up then..

Dana

[Shiner1]

Looks good.:tu:

[In2deep]

Close up pics!!

[In2deep]

More close ups!!

[dboat]

Very nice:tu:.. bring it out to the next Talon meeting..

Dana

[In2deep]

I will be out there may 1, lets have the next in Arlington if we can..

[mikelemoine]

Looks great, I like the two tone front end!

[nacklas]

Looks Good David!!!:tu:

I'm putting mine in the paint shop at the end of this month.

[dboat]

Looks Good David!!!:tu:

I'm putting mine in the paint shop at the end of this month.

both of you guys had better bring your trucks to the next meeting then.. I will need to get mine painted soon..

Dana

[nacklas]

both of you guys had better bring your trucks to the next meeting then.. I will need to get mine painted soon..

Dana

Will do.

Sorry I missed this one..My son has been sick last few days. I will be there and at the May 1st shootout!!!

[dboat]

Will do.

Sorry I missed this one..My son has been sick last few days. I will be there and at the May 1st shootout!!!

Is your son doing ok now?

Dana

[nacklas]

Yeah he had an ear infection. But he is getting over it now!
Thanks for asking!

[dboat]

Yeah he had an ear infection. But he is getting over it now!
Thanks for asking!

good to hear it... but I bet he was miserable... and shared his misery with others..

Dana

[In2deep]

Thanks Nick, i was worried you would think it was to similar to your ride, i had a 03 v6 a three years ago, silver and i painted the hood the same scheme!!

[99WhiteBeast]

Looks very good David- I'm sure the pics don't do it justice:tu:

[In2deep]

Thanks Steve, it does look a little better in person!!

[my2002lightning]

David,

I assume that's the DIY / oven treatment for your corners?

Looks good.

[nacklas]

Thanks Nick, i was worried you would think it was to similar to your ride, i had a 03 v6 a three years ago, silver and i painted the hood the same scheme!!


No not at all!!! I'm a big fan of that paint scheme! When I put my L in the shop i'm going to to have it all black to go with the wheels and all the badges. I have a ideas for the hood that I have, just to throw a little color but not to much!:tu:

[00SVT04]

Good looking truck! :tu::beer::burnout: