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What did you do to your Avalanche today?

ossco97 said:
Actually it was yesterday. I changed the oil and pushed the button on the console to read the mileage and saw my 2002 hit 150k.
Took me over 17 years to get there. Man I love a short commute.
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Wow you should get your name changed back, I don't recognize many of the old members.
 
Wow thanks, had no idea it reverted back to my old screen name.
 
It was so difficult to change my filter, I took it out years ago.
 
Actually no, is was quite clean, a few long pine needles, cleaned it with an old toothbrush, good to go...
 
So I did the 4 front end ball joints pressed into my control arms, I also installed all energy suspension bushings. Painted both sides upper and lower control arms and the frame in that area. Just need the tierods now and the front is done.
 
Just got my 02 Avy on 9/8. (my 1st Avalanche)
Spark plugs and wires then discharge A/C hose.
Is there a RANT thread for spark plug removal??
 
Discovered 2 missing bolts holding the pumpkin cover on.. The last guy to service it must've been an idiot and didn't use thread locker! (yes that idiot was me). Thank the gods I discovered this visually and not audibly while driving down the road.. Who knows how long it's been like this.... I changed the gear oil in April 2019... IMG_6975.jpg

Bolts were ordered through the dealer this morning, and I drove to work this morning so wish me continued luck!
 
Just hit 60K so I changed the fluids (tans, dif) in the AV. Next thing to check off the list, rotors and pads upgrade. I have them but just need to find the time to knock it out.
 
Ordered OEM replacement leather front seat covers top/bottom, drivers seat foam, and new carpeting for my 2004 Z71. Pretty pricey. Hope this vehicle will last for a while here in Indiana. It's a rust free one purchased in Greeneville, SC. According to Car Fax it spent all of its life registered in Central Georgia. I've been having the Krown rustproofing done each year I have owned it (2).
 
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I tried a different cladding treatment today on the Z-66.

For years, I have used the Carworx Refinish Restorer product and I have always been happy with the results.

Generally, I have planned to reapply that product every 6-8 months, or as needed to maintain the look I desire.

Recently, I was coming up on the time to refresh the Z-66 and I stumbled across one of those Youtube videos where the guy was testing several trim restoring products.

The product that showed the best results in his test was called CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing.

I know that ceramic products seem to be all the rage these days, so I figured what better time than now to give this a try.

I bought two packages of the product, not knowing how much would be needed and I figured I could always use any leftovers on the EXT.

I suggest anyone wanting to treat a first generation, fully cladded Avalanche to do the same.

Each package comes with 10 individual packages of product and a pair of latex gloves.

When it was all said and done, I had one pair of gloves and two packages of product left over.

That should be enough for any touch ups if I find I missed any spots.

I prepped the cladding by running the truck though a regular bay car wash and giving the truck a good scrubbing.

It is important to make sure everything is dry before applying the product and to not apply in direct sunlight.

The product went on really easy and it did not seem to care if there was any Refinish Restorer still on the plastics.

The coverage was much smoother than the Carworx product.

I just started at the top of the truck and worked my way down and around, finishing with the front bumper.

It probably took two hours from start to finish.

One thing I need to say is this product is no joke and if you decide to use it, pay close attention to the precautions they give.

Absolutely pay attention to the part about wearing gloves and having good ventilation in your work area.

I applied with the truck inside my open two-car garage and I will probably make sure I have a good fan running next time.

The applicator sheets go a long way in covering quite a bit of plastic.

A single bag of the product, with it's 10 individual packets, will easily cover a second generation Avalanche without any lower cladding with plenty left over.

My 2003 Z-66 had never once had any type of treatment applied to the plastics until I bought the truck back in February of 2020.

As a result, the plastics that took the most sun exposure were in fairly bad shape, especially the bed panels.

While both products I have used so far have made a marked improvement, if I want perfection, I will have to explore having the bed panels painted.

But, that that is not on my radar, at the moment.

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So, bottom line is, I am VERY pleased with the way the initial application went and the look of the cladding, at the moment.

The next test will be to see just how long this product lasts before I need to reapply and what the plastics look like as the product ages.

Let the testing begin.

:) (y)
 
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Mikes-07 said:
Hey Avalanche fans, I just picked up (not literally :D ) an 07 AV. Used to have a Yukon years ago and had to get back to GM truck experience.
Thought I would try to see who's doing what to their AV daily. If this is already a post, I missed it and will delete this if necessary. Otherwise . . . . . What did you do to your AV today?
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New LED Tailights! New Tint and new Chrome Aeroskin by AVS! Black Emblems and new HID-LED headlights on the way!!
 
EXT4ME said:
I tried a different cladding treatment today on the Z-66.

For years, I have used the Carworx Refinish Restorer product and I have always been happy with the results.

Generally, I have planned to reapply that product every 6-8 months, or as needed to maintain the look I desire.

Recently, I was coming up on the time to refresh the Z-66 and I stumbled across one of those Youtube videos where the guy was testing several trim restoring products.

The product that showed the best results in his test was called CERAKOTE Ceramic Trim Coat Kit - Quick Plastic Trim Restorer - Guaranteed Restoration to Last Over 200 Washes – A Ceramic Coating, Not a Dressing.

I know that ceramic products seem to be all the rage these days, so I figured what better time than now to give this a try.

I bought two packages of the product, not knowing how much would be needed and I figured I could always use any leftovers on the EXT.

I suggest anyone wanting to treat a first generation, fully cladded Avalanche to do the same.

Each package comes with 10 individual packages of product and a pair of latex gloves.

When it was all said and done, I had one pair of gloves and two packages of product left over.

That should be enough for any touch ups if I find I missed any spots.

I prepped the cladding by running the truck though a regular bay car wash and giving the truck a good scrubbing.

It is important to make sure everything is dry before applying the product and to not apply in direct sunlight.

The product went on really easy and it did not seem to care if there was any Refinish Restorer still on the plastics.

The coverage was much smoother than the Carworx product.

I just started at the top of the truck and worked my way down and around, finishing with the front bumper.

It probably took two hours from start to finish.

One thing I need to say is this product is no joke and if you decide to use it, pay close attention to the precautions they give.

Absolutely pay attention to the part about wearing gloves and having good ventilation in your work area.

I applied with the truck inside my open two-car garage and I will probably make sure I have a good fan running next time.

The applicator sheets go a long way in covering quite a bit of plastic.

A single bag of the product, with it's 10 individual packets, will easily cover a second generation Avalanche without any lower cladding with plenty left over.

My 2003 Z-66 had never once had any type of treatment applied to the plastics until I bought the truck back in February of 2020.

As a result, the plastics that took the most sun exposure were in fairly bad shape, especially the bed panels.

While both products I have used so far have made a marked improvement, if I want perfection, I will have to explore having the bed panels painted.

But, that that is not on my radar, at the moment.

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So, bottom line is, I am VERY pleased with the way the initial application went and the look of the cladding, at the moment.

The next test will be to see just how long this product lasts before I need to reapply and what the plastics look like as the product ages.

Let the testing begin.

:) (y)
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It took a while but I used a heat gun on my upper sails and it looks new
 
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