UPDATE 1/20/18: Sorry everyone. Ok. Here's an update. A drunk driver smashed into the Avalanche with my family in it. Luckily everyone walked away but the Avalanche was totaled. As far as the Line-X. It was on for 2.5 years with no fading or peeling. As long as they do the prep right, it should be good. It's a no brainer on this kind of stuff or cladding. I paid about 450.
BAKERSFIELD TUFF MAGAZINE I have a 2004 avalanche, and I am looking to get this done myself. How long do the guys at Line-X hold the car for to complete the preporation/restoration?
I have a 2002 Avalanche Z66 loaded ( The first one) and I have owned it for 17 years since I left the lot on March 15th, 2002 in Pompano Beach Florida. I have tried everything from Armorall to Son of a Gun, now I use Wipe New on the exterior plastic and it does the best job for about 4-6 months & do it again when it fades the cost is about 20 bucks at home depot. I have replaced the 4 headlamps for a cost of about 80 bucks, The truck looks new, has 122K on the odometer it's red and I get offers all the time to buy it. I love this truck and promised my granddaughter she could have it when she gets her license in 2022. Meantime it sits in the garage and looks great, a classic for sure. Replaced the rotors at 115K & had new calipers & pads with the service in 2017. BTW the oil has been changed every 6 months and it usually has about 900 miles on the oil. It has the 5.3 ltr & has never had a tune up as of today March 18, 2019, but changed all the fluids at 78K trans, differential and brakes. Last year I did put a Bull Bar on the front with some fog lamp LEDS, best-looking ride in town.
I never thought I’ll be the one saying this, but I’m a painter spray man over 20 years used airless, conventional, hvlp, electrostatic, done it seen it all, brother you’re a good painter don’t push these products, it makes your work look like garbage
I see this video is 7 years old, but what would a job like this cost today? Also a bit of advice. I discovered the 3 piece covers that you sprayed water soaks into them around the factory weatherstripping. If you spray more of these don’t mask over the edge of the weatherstrips so you can seal them up.
Was gonna do that with my 2005 but used trim and bumper paint , roll of frog tape and drop cloth plastic. Any accidental over spray wiped off with 91% rubbing alcohol and paper towl. 9 cans tape and plastic cover was $100 or less and my time
The stripes are not the product, but the applicator. And bulldog doesn't make anything stick to chrome. Chrome doesn't scratch enough for proper adhesion. Plastidip would have been a cheaper option. At least when it peels, you won't be ass angry.
Matt Nevitt Chrome plating does scratch,I've used a spray-on bedliner on my 06 Z71...window visors,bug deflector and front grill... looks awesome...don't rush the prep
Why shoot and post a vid like this and not stay active and answer questions ... Line-X probably doesn't work or hold up. I could see areas on the truck that looked uneven, maybe the lighting and camera but ... I'm taking mine to a really good shop in my area in the spring to have my front end painted and to see what can be done about the plastic.
paulseyes come back with an update. Been thinking about doing the same thing. I think where the spray looked uneven is really just the texture being weird.
Will do Ed. Hoping to get it in for paint in April. Lifting the front now and having a new headliner installed. Tax bill in March. Hopefully I will be able to post a quick vid of mine when it's finished.
For those of you not being able to find line x - Use a HEAT GUN to restore the oil on the plastic.. it's the only thing that last. You will be impressed, you can do it yourself. It takes 2 or 3 hours to do the entire truck but it's so worth it. There are several youtube videos on it.
@@btuff ok I'll think about linexing my cladding on my 03 lanche. Only because I got one more "right"💀 how much does it run if I bring my removed cladding up there to a shop or is it different for other locations? We have one here in houston.
I wouldn't have it sprayed only on one side unless it won't clip on properly when sprayed inside and out of cladding. I guess if it doesn't I'll sand back where needed.
UPDATE 1/20/18: Sorry everyone. Ok. Here's an update. A drunk driver smashed into the Avalanche with my family in it. Luckily everyone walked away but the Avalanche was totaled. As far as the Line-X. It was on for 2.5 years with no fading or peeling. As long as they do the prep right, it should be good. It's a no brainer on this kind of stuff or cladding. I paid about 450.
500
BAKERSFIELD TUFF MAGAZINE I have a 2004 avalanche, and I am looking to get this done myself. How long do the guys at Line-X hold the car for to complete the preporation/restoration?
Wow 500$ for everything thats a good deal. Does it stop rust?
Not impressed by the coverage. It shouldn't have stripes in the finish.
Damm y'all some HATERS!!!
What is the cost for this project? Would be nice to know. Is it reasonable or overpriced?
From zebra striped grayplastic to zebra striped black linex
I have a 2002 Avalanche Z66 loaded ( The first one) and I have owned it for 17 years since I left the lot on March 15th, 2002 in Pompano Beach Florida. I have tried everything from Armorall to Son of a Gun, now I use Wipe New on the exterior plastic and it does the best job for about 4-6 months & do it again when it fades the cost is about 20 bucks at home depot. I have replaced the 4 headlamps for a cost of about 80 bucks, The truck looks new, has 122K on the odometer it's red and I get offers all the time to buy it. I love this truck and promised my granddaughter she could have it when she gets her license in 2022. Meantime it sits in the garage and looks great, a classic for sure. Replaced the rotors at 115K & had new calipers & pads with the service in 2017. BTW the oil has been changed every 6 months and it usually has about 900 miles on the oil. It has the 5.3 ltr & has never had a tune up as of today March 18, 2019, but changed all the fluids at 78K trans, differential and brakes. Last year I did put a Bull Bar on the front with some fog lamp LEDS, best-looking ride in town.
Robert Reynolds I use Kraft smooth peanut butter on my 2006 cladding...yup you read it right...lol
I use floor wax
Heistand gamble...I would not have thought of that...works well ?
High Altitude yes,I use it on all cladding and bed panels
I never thought I’ll be the one saying this, but I’m a painter spray man over 20 years used airless, conventional, hvlp, electrostatic, done it seen it all, brother you’re a good painter don’t push these products, it makes your work look like garbage
I see this video is 7 years old, but what would a job like this cost today? Also a bit of advice. I discovered the 3 piece covers that you sprayed water soaks into them around the factory weatherstripping. If you spray more of these don’t mask over the edge of the weatherstrips so you can seal them up.
Looks good, but almost 5 years have passed. What were the long term results? Did it lift off, peel or anything else negative?
Well, a drunk driver finished the avalanche off but I didn't have any issues. I also live in Bakersfield where it's 115 in Summer.
I'm really digging the bumpers in addition. Looks great
I'm thinking about doing this. How has it held up?
Any update on how this has held up? My local Line-X shop won't do my Avalanche as they said it won't stick to the plastic long term.
Right?
How much to line x the whole exterior of the Avalanche? Complete cover Matte black.
Was gonna do that with my 2005 but used trim and bumper paint , roll of frog tape and drop cloth plastic. Any accidental over spray wiped off with 91% rubbing alcohol and paper towl. 9 cans tape and plastic cover was $100 or less and my time
How much does it cost? I'm not dumping $500-1000 on a 3k truck, lol.
I don’t like how they prepared it bad. Lots of shiny spots.
I noticed the Seadoo. What does LineX do for that? Great job on the Avalanche.
How much ?
The stripes are not the product, but the applicator. And bulldog doesn't make anything stick to chrome. Chrome doesn't scratch enough for proper adhesion. Plastidip would have been a cheaper option. At least when it peels, you won't be ass angry.
Matt Nevitt Chrome plating does scratch,I've used a spray-on bedliner on my 06 Z71...window visors,bug deflector and front grill... looks awesome...don't rush the prep
WHAT'S IT LOOK LIKE NOW!
How much did this cost????
Why shoot and post a vid like this and not stay active and answer questions ... Line-X probably doesn't work or hold up. I could see areas on the truck that looked uneven, maybe the lighting and camera but ... I'm taking mine to a really good shop in my area in the spring to have my front end painted and to see what can be done about the plastic.
paulseyes come back with an update. Been thinking about doing the same thing. I think where the spray looked uneven is really just the texture being weird.
Will do Ed. Hoping to get it in for paint in April. Lifting the front now and having a new headliner installed. Tax bill in March. Hopefully I will be able to post a quick vid of mine when it's finished.
Did you get it done?
How much did they charge
$450
Where can I get a stand like the one he sprayed the tailgate on? I do paint work and thy would come in handy..
That's a really good idea!
What is the name of the adhesive?
Line-X. a dealer applies. Any Berliner place can do.
What is the price for a job like that?
Christopher Servedio
is there a Line X company in Corpus Christi Texas, great work guys!
Does Line X stick to plastic?
yes
I need to do that to mine! That is 🔥
Ey can u paint the moldings with regular car pain.. due u have to sand them.down or how ?
Gray scuff pad soap and water. Use bull dog promoter. Then single stage paint, egg shell or semi gloss.
Did it cost
At the time 600
Wow
Any line x dealer can do this ?
i searched for this product and i cannot find it. :(
line-X sticks to plastic!
How much
Where are y'all located at
Bakersfield, CA
Cost?
500
you could just buy a heat gun and go over all the plastic. Heat untill the natural oils come to the surface. Back to brand new.
and a few months after your plastic will become even worse and start cracking.
Did this and it came out worse a month later.
Mine too looked great for a week
That's what I've heard from a lot of folks..don't use heat gun
I use Kraft smooth peanut butter on my cladding,works well...
Badass
Painter sound like nate diaz! 👍
Dude sounds like Nate Diaz.
haha
For those of you not being able to find line x - Use a HEAT GUN to restore the oil on the plastic.. it's the only thing that last. You will be impressed, you can do it yourself. It takes 2 or 3 hours to do the entire truck but it's so worth it. There are several youtube videos on it.
never do that.
Just wait about a month after that and it will look way worse than it ever did. This was what happened to me.
Can you say right just one more time.. for me..
right
@@btuff ok I'll think about linexing my cladding on my 03 lanche. Only because I got one more "right"💀 how much does it run if I bring my removed cladding up there to a shop or is it different for other locations? We have one here in houston.
I wouldn't have it sprayed only on one side unless it won't clip on properly when sprayed inside and out of cladding. I guess if it doesn't I'll sand back where needed.
@@timothyluker7071 should be the same at all Line-X locations.
Looks like shit hahaha good god. And you forgot the grill lol
Looks... poor.
Right?