Need color match help--lml (gmc) specific

mastrcruse · 02-23-2013, 06:12 AM

Need some help from the forum...

I'm looking to color match the truck. I'm wanting the grille surround, front bumper and rear bumper caps matched.

Ive been to 3 paint/body shops. One said he could strip/paint the chrome but highly suggested I get the paintable front bumper. The other 2 won't touch any of the chrome and require me to get the paintable denali rear caps, paintable front bumper purchased already) and could NOT do the grille surround.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to buy the rear bumpers caps if I don't have to. I purchased the front because after reading the forum, this might cut down on chips.

Also, there are 2 backup sensors. You have the inner circle and the donut ring. ((o)) Which part is the actual sensor? Is it just painted silver and can it be stripped or do I have to buy a black sensor like the 2 inner sensors?

I've searched and can't find my answer so sorry for another color match thread.

I've been referencing this thread for help, does he have the sensor surround black? Or is the sensor the inner part that is color matched?
LML Exterior Update:

Hotdogstand · 02-23-2013, 06:35 AM

Is the sensor integrated or can it be removed for replacement? I would try to take it out and see. I would imagine that you can paint over them, they're body color in other vehicles from the factory.

clemon · 02-23-2013, 11:46 AM

this thread may answer some of your questions

Getting Bumpers Painted

versuspaint · 02-25-2013, 05:44 PM

The center portion is the parking sensor, and you can paint everything on the sensors just dont get the paint too thick.

They are correct on the adhesion of the chrome parts, but you can get them sandblasted and then paint them and they will be fine.

crossfire879 · 02-26-2013, 07:35 AM

I used plasti dip on mine. Turned out great.

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**WildChevys** · 02-26-2013, 03:52 PM

chrome can be painted if prepped right

02-23-2013, 06:12 AM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
mastrcruse Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 239	Need color match help--lml (gmc) specific Need some help from the forum... I'm looking to color match the truck. I'm wanting the grille surround, front bumper and rear bumper caps matched. Ive been to 3 paint/body shops. One said he could strip/paint the chrome but highly suggested I get the paintable front bumper. The other 2 won't touch any of the chrome and require me to get the paintable denali rear caps, paintable front bumper purchased already) and could NOT do the grille surround. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to buy the rear bumpers caps if I don't have to. I purchased the front because after reading the forum, this might cut down on chips. Also, there are 2 backup sensors. You have the inner circle and the donut ring. ((o)) Which part is the actual sensor? Is it just painted silver and can it be stripped or do I have to buy a black sensor like the 2 inner sensors? I've searched and can't find my answer so sorry for another color match thread. I've been referencing this thread for help, does he have the sensor surround black? Or is the sensor the inner part that is color matched? LML Exterior Update: __________________ '11 GMC 2500 Storm Gray CC Leveled Cog UCAs \| tie rod sleeves\| Pitmann/Idler Supports \| Fox 2.0 Performance Shocks\| 305/55 20 Cooper LTZ's \| Fuel Octanes\| LEDs\| Last edited by mastrcruse; 02-23-2013 at 06:14 AM.

02-23-2013, 06:35 AM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
Hotdogstand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 410	Is the sensor integrated or can it be removed for replacement? I would try to take it out and see. I would imagine that you can paint over them, they're body color in other vehicles from the factory. __________________ 2003 Chevy 2500HD D/A ECSB 206K EFI Live, batmowheel & BD wastegate (thanks to MrManners @ Synthetic Motorsports) AD 150, Kryptonite tie-rods, MBRP downpipe and 4" straight pipe, 33" BF Goodrich A/T KOs on H2s Goals: Morgan's Corner next season! Transmission (see goal #1)

02-23-2013, 11:46 AM	eBay Motors #3 (permalink)
clemon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 189	this thread may answer some of your questions Getting Bumpers Painted __________________ 2013 - Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ White Color Matched Bumpers, 20x9 BMF S.O.T.A., 33x12.50 Toyo MT, Cognito UCA, Idler & Pitman Supports, Bilstein Shocks, 5000k HID Headlights & Fogs Gone 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 Mods: Ready Lift Leveling Kit, 17" Dick Cepek, 33x12.50 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ, Apline Head Unit + Amp, Boston Acoustics, Airdog II 165, 5000k HID Headlights & Fogs, S&B Intake, Banks Exhuast

02-26-2013, 07:35 AM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
crossfire879 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort McMurray Alberta Canada Posts: 756	I used plasti dip on mine. Turned out great. Sent from my SGH-I747M using AutoGuide.Com Free App __________________ 2012 GMC 2500HD cc/sb Ultimate GFX Edition Escort 9500ix radar detector, Rancho stabilizer, Rotella T6 synthetic 5w40 engine oil, Allison Transynd transmission oil, H&S mini maxx, FASS Titanium 150, 5" flo pro straight exhaust, Diamond Eye Downpipe, Autometer Cobalt Pyro and Boost Gauges, AFE Stage 2 CAI, ASDP EGR Block Plate. Running on HOT

02-26-2013, 03:52 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
WildChevys Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,639	chrome can be painted if prepped right __________________ 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LML BDS/BMF/Toyo/Pioneer/Alpine/Edge and some more My Build Thread 2011 Chevy Tahoe

02-25-2013, 05:44 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
versuspaint DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 10	The center portion is the parking sensor, and you can paint everything on the sensors just dont get the paint too thick. They are correct on the adhesion of the chrome parts, but you can get them sandblasted and then paint them and they will be fine.

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