2005 Chevy Colorado Build Up

[Northern Explorer]

When I put the 4.11 Yukon gears in it helped a lot with engine breaking.

[Northern Explorer]

Back in May of 2008 (post # 107 on this thread) I had my rocker panels and rock sliders coated with Rhino Lining. The rocker panels are holding up great. The rock sliders on the other hand have not done so well. I attribute this to the difficulty of applying something as thick as Rhino Lining to a rounded surface. Any little pin hole that was missed has since peeled away to reveal a large rust spot.

This is what it looked like before I spent four hours peeling the old Rhino Lining off


What I found underneath




After wire brushing all of the rust I applied two coats of POR-15 silver




I'm really happy with the results. We'll see in four years how well it holds up in comparison.

[blaz]

Thank you. Updates like this help me and others make decisions regarding future projects.

[onelow1ton]

Dang sucks to hear the rhino did not fare so well on the sliders. I might be wrong but doesn't por15 need to be top coated so it will last? Looks good silver with the red

[Northern Explorer]

Yes...They do recommend a topcoat to protect from UV exposure. I will leave it as is for now and see how long it lasts. I have enough por-15 to do the job about 4 times over. If it doesn't last I will topcoat next time.

[onelow1ton]

cool well let us know how it does

[stioc]

One of the nicest build threads I've read in a while- and I don't even own a Colorado

[Northern Explorer]

Getting ready for summer

[Wright]

Tease...

[Northern Explorer]

Just got my White Rim Trail campsite conformations today for the 8th and 9th of May (on our way to Overland Expo). woot!!!