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jmsspratlin
07-27-2007, 10:53 AM
Yes, I have had the H2 for a mere...4 months now and I have spent a fair amount on customizing this rig to what I thought I would come to like. However, either due to my ever changing age, or the fact that the "bling" as most call it, takes away from the true Hummer meaning, I have resorted to re-vamping my idea of a perfect Hummer. So, in an effort to change my way of thinking (and probably piss the wife off), I will try and swap out my chrome goodies for something....ummm...less shiny. And will take the damn thing off-roading (no, I don't mean the dirt pad next to the mall either:D ) Just wanted to vent...thanks....Jamie:beerchug:

SnakeH2
07-27-2007, 12:14 PM
:clapping: Good move.

ChiHummer3
07-27-2007, 02:24 PM
I will try and swap out my chrome goodies for something....ummm...less shiny. And will take the damn thing off-roading (no, I don't mean the dirt pad next to the mall either:D ) Just wanted to vent...thanks....Jamie:beerchug:

Are you feeling ok, Jamie?? This doesn't sound like you at all! Maybe you should sit down, take your temperature and blood pressure and make sure all is ok before moving on with these plans. :confused: :D

NEOCON1
07-27-2007, 02:26 PM
de-bling that thing , your startin to see the light :giggling: ;)

ChiHummer3
07-27-2007, 02:37 PM
Peer pressure and the dark side are taking over!!! :giggling:
It's a good thing!! :clapping:

1GaNole
07-27-2007, 03:05 PM
~~~ BLING FREE ~~~

timgco
07-27-2007, 03:17 PM
I think you forgot to take your meds today!!!!:jump:


EVeryone has the non-bling rigs now. It's almost a given that non-bling looks more off road worthy. I think you shoudl keep your bling! Turn that truck into off road bling. I think you sould post a current pic of your truck. Than I can give more feedback.

...a little OFF ROAD BLING.

jmsspratlin
07-27-2007, 03:36 PM
Going to sell the wheels, keep the tires, sell the chrome brush or trade for a MINT black one, and maybe either take the step tubes off, or trade the chrome for the black ones.:D

BKLYNH2
07-27-2007, 03:55 PM
Non Bling is the new Bling. :jump:

HummerHippy
07-27-2007, 04:08 PM
Good boy! :beerchug:
Definitely takes away from the true meaning/purpose of the hummer.
I never understood larger wheels with low profile tires on trucks and SUVs. Especially a Hummer!!!!! Looks funny. (Not saying you have that) :)

audiofetish
07-27-2007, 04:10 PM
:iagree: Bring that baby back to it's roots!

Hummer Aficionado_VT
07-27-2007, 04:29 PM
A little bling goes a long way. Too much bling goes nowhere. :beerchug:

flyin6
07-27-2007, 04:47 PM
Don't like no stinkin' bling
Door handles...hmmm... sand blast or did they come in black?

I decromed mine in the first 36 hours. Will get rid of the shiney gas cap next then sandblast the wheels and make them schwartz!

dеiтайожни
07-27-2007, 05:24 PM
BOO! Only 3 months and you finally gave into the forum?! :twak:

TKB
07-27-2007, 06:35 PM
BOO! Only 3 months and you finally gave into the forum?! :twak:


bling is good

bling is good

dеiтайожни
07-27-2007, 06:43 PM
bling is good

bling is good

Nonsense.

H2 OHHH!
07-27-2007, 08:04 PM
I've got dibs on your necklace

jmsspratlin
07-27-2007, 11:12 PM
I've got dibs on your necklace


No problem homie, foe sho!:beerchug:

algy
07-28-2007, 02:50 AM
Yes... tone the bling down a bit!

http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/gallery/6013/BlingBLingHummer2.jpg

http://www.booksfast.net/05semahum.jpg

jmsspratlin
07-28-2007, 02:55 AM
Holy CRAP!:D

ChiHummer3
07-28-2007, 03:09 AM
:eek: Yikes!!!! That's just wrong! :crying:

3Hummer
07-28-2007, 04:55 AM
oh my you bring tears to my eye, such a realization so fast, its sooo touching. good move!!!!!

H2bill
07-28-2007, 05:04 AM
Non Bling is the new Bling. :jump:

Yep. When I bought my '06 with the lux package, I had 'em switch all the chrome back to black on the exterior. After all, it is a Hummer.

Alt-F4
07-28-2007, 09:43 AM
I tip my hat to you sir. :beerchug:

jmsspratlin
07-28-2007, 10:33 AM
Yep. When I bought my '06 with the lux package, I had 'em switch all the chrome back to black on the exterior. After all, it is a Hummer.



To-Shay!:beerchug:

vlxjim
07-28-2007, 05:03 PM
Do I have to much bling? :shhh:

42157

42158

42159

Naa! :D

Hummer Aficionado_VT
07-28-2007, 05:11 PM
Pacific blue alone is bling enough! :giggling:

mikejr
07-28-2007, 09:30 PM
i think i just got blingblindness from that thing.....

mikejr
07-28-2007, 09:32 PM
my comment about blingblindness applied to that custom rig that algy posted a photo of at a car show...just wanted to clarify that...i saw my post fall under the member with the pac. blue LE and didnt want them thinking i was referring to theirs....

Devis1957
07-28-2007, 10:45 PM
I know that my H2 is just a pavement princess, but if the vehicle looks good straight from the factory, no bling is necessary.

:iagree:

Boss Hoss
07-29-2007, 01:45 AM
Tim is right and offroad bling is what you want to call the shiz-nit. Your setup is nice as it is, but the desicion to wheel will be a blast. I went through the phase of wanting to black out my rig(which is a form of bling btw) but decided to keep the bling but black out my front end. Was enough and now i have off road bling!

jmsspratlin
07-29-2007, 06:20 AM
Tim is right and offroad bling is what you want to call the shiz-nit. Your setup is nice as it is, but the desicion to wheel will be a blast. I went through the phase of wanting to black out my rig(which is a form of bling btw) but decided to keep the bling but black out my front end. Was enough and now i have off road bling!


This is my plan so far...tell me what you think:
1. 20" Rockstars in black (KMC)
2. Black 2 tiered brush guard
3. Black rear tail light guards
4. (Possibly) black tube step assist
5. Later on.....Gobi roof rack:)

Anyway, let me know what you think. Thanks....Jamie

black20
07-29-2007, 05:11 PM
BLING BAD, finally u see the light off road bling is the way to go.

marin8703
07-29-2007, 05:25 PM
:giggling:

KS Trekker
07-29-2007, 09:42 PM
:clapping:

Boss Hoss
07-30-2007, 01:56 AM
This is my plan so far...tell me what you think:
1. 20" Rockstars in black (KMC)
2. Black 2 tiered brush guard
3. Black rear tail light guards
4. (Possibly) black tube step assist
5. Later on.....Gobi roof rack:)

Anyway, let me know what you think. Thanks....Jamie

I think that would look sweet...The 2 tiered brush guard looks good but the SMA one is something to give some though over as well. I actually thought about switching to 20 or 22in black rockstars when i was thinkign of ditching the chrome but if you plan on wheeling i think the rockstars are made to where they are verry succeptable to carnage. Would look nice...you could also have your current rims pc'd if your stuck on black.

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 06:30 AM
if you plan on wheeling i think the rockstars are made to where they are verry succeptable to carnage. Would look nice...you could also have your current rims pc'd if your stuck on black.



Why would you say that, are they not tough? Also, wouldn't powder coating cost alot and also be quite troublesome with them already being chrome? I'm just thinking that they are already broken down enough with the chroming process, would stripping them again to powdercoat now futher reduce their strength? Just curious. Thanks though, I will also check out the SMA brush guard you were speaking of. Thanks bro....Jamie:beerchug:

flyin6
07-30-2007, 07:03 AM
I just don't get this whole Bling thing. Makes no sense to me. The Hummer product is targeted to off road, and is in fact one of the worlds most capable of off road vehicles.
I don't see any chrome on combat vehicles, of which Hummers make up a large percentage. I also don't see chrome on tree trunks or on rocks (at least not naturally occuring), so how did this start?
Do you really need a hummer to stand out in traffic, hmmm... don't think so, it's quite a statement as is. For my part it's function first and a clean apperanace is good enough. Nice paint is OK, although it won't stay that way for long off roading, but that's OK. When I think for the cost of all that horrible looking chrome, you could have gotten better tires, a rack, off road accessories, it just doesn't make sense.
But this is America and I guess it's the diversity that makes it such an interesting place!

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 08:00 AM
I just don't get this whole Bling thing. Makes no sense to me. The Hummer product is targeted to off road, and is in fact one of the worlds most capable of off road vehicles.
I don't see any chrome on combat vehicles, of which Hummers make up a large percentage. I also don't see chrome on tree trunks or on rocks (at least not naturally occuring), so how did this start?
Do you really need a hummer to stand out in traffic, hmmm... don't think so, it's quite a statement as is. For my part it's function first and a clean apperanace is good enough. Nice paint is OK, although it won't stay that way for long off roading, but that's OK. When I think for the cost of all that horrible looking chrome, you could have gotten better tires, a rack, off road accessories, it just doesn't make sense.
But this is America and I guess it's the diversity that makes it such an interesting place!


:iagree: :beerchug:

DRTYFN
07-30-2007, 04:25 PM
Yes, I have had the H2 for a mere...4 months now and I have spent a fair amount on customizing this rig to what I thought I would come to like. However, either due to my ever changing age, or the fact that the "bling" as most call it, takes away from the true Hummer meaning, I have resorted to re-vamping my idea of a perfect Hummer. So, in an effort to change my way of thinking (and probably piss the wife off), I will try and swap out my chrome goodies for something....ummm...less shiny. And will take the damn thing off-roading (no, I don't mean the dirt pad next to the mall either:D ) Just wanted to vent...thanks....Jamie:beerchug:

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Hummer Aficionado_VT
07-30-2007, 04:39 PM
This is my plan so far...tell me what you think:
1. 20" Rockstars in black (KMC)
2. Black 2 tiered brush guard
3. Black rear tail light guards
4. (Possibly) black tube step assist
5. Later on.....Gobi roof rack:)

Anyway, let me know what you think. Thanks....Jamie

Jamie, what happens if you're bored of all the black accessories in another four months? Then what?! :confused: :fdance:

Boss Hoss
07-30-2007, 05:39 PM
Why would you say that, are they not tough? Also, wouldn't powder coating cost alot and also be quite troublesome with them already being chrome? I'm just thinking that they are already broken down enough with the chroming process, would stripping them again to powdercoat now futher reduce their strength? Just curious. Thanks though, I will also check out the SMA brush guard you were speaking of. Thanks bro....Jamie:beerchug:

I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrockstars.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrims.jpg

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 07:22 PM
Jamie, what happens if you're bored of all the black accessories in another four months? Then what?! :confused: :fdance:



I guess then I'll just buy a Prius and sell the Hummer. I heard that they are more evo friendly anyway.:giggling: :D

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 07:24 PM
I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrockstars.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrims.jpg



Thanks man....Jamie:beerchug:

Steve - SanJose
07-30-2007, 08:39 PM
Bling and black make a great combo!

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 10:17 PM
Bling and black make a great combo!


:confused:

timgco
07-30-2007, 10:18 PM
I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrockstars.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrims.jpg

I agree on the rim comments. Those diesels are a great looking rim in person!!! I may end up getting those as well if I can;t wait out until the 08 rims are available. Also, the backspace/ offest if I remember correctly will not work with 37's on the Rockstars. They'll rub too much and since you're running Toyos (are they 35's or 37's?) the 37's will break your air susp. sensor. On the other hand, the rockstars would be easy to rattle can for touchup. :fdance:

jmsspratlin
07-30-2007, 10:41 PM
I agree on the rim comments. Those diesels are a great looking rim in person!!! I may end up getting those as well if I can;t wait out until the 08 rims are available. Also, the backspace/ offest if I remember correctly will not work with 37's on the Rockstars. They'll rub too much and since you're running Toyos (are they 35's or 37's?) the 37's will break your air susp. sensor. On the other hand, the rockstars would be easy to rattle can for touchup. :fdance:



I just thought that the Rockstars would look good without the bling and maintain function of occassional off-roading. Don't have alot of canyons or hills in this part of Florida. however, I'm hoping Nevada, or Cali will be our next move, and I know opportunity will be there. I like the other rims as well, but its something about the Rockstars that looks good to me. I have 35's now, are you saying there is a possibility that they may rub or is it just the 37's. I currently have Dinamo 20in. Thanks for the help....Jamie

timgco
07-31-2007, 01:41 AM
I just thought that the Rockstars would look good without the bling and maintain function of occassional off-roading. Don't have alot of canyons or hills in this part of Florida. however, I'm hoping Nevada, or Cali will be our next move, and I know opportunity will be there. I like the other rims as well, but its something about the Rockstars that looks good to me. I have 35's now, are you saying there is a possibility that they may rub or is it just the 37's. I currently have Dinamo 20in. Thanks for the help....Jamie

This was just a recent toppic. the 37 13.50's on stock wheels will break your air susp sensor faster than moderation in the Land Use section. A wider rim will make it worse yet...esp if the rim sits in as far as stock.

Your 35's should be OK though...they are only 12.50 wide...even when aired down. Make sure (before you order) that the rim/tire package you go with will still be functional while aired down. Once you flex that truck out all the way or even jsut turing hard left or right, you will get major rubbing. youmay even want to keep your rim/ tire setup if it works while aired down. Just get your rims PC'd. I bet those bad boys would look really sweet all blacked out. at any rate, it would be way cheaper to have them PC's that buying all new rims.

jmsspratlin
07-31-2007, 05:21 AM
This was just a recent toppic. the 37 13.50's on stock wheels will break your air susp sensor faster than moderation in the Land Use section. A wider rim will make it worse yet...esp if the rim sits in as far as stock.

Your 35's should be OK though...they are only 12.50 wide...even when aired down. Make sure (before you order) that the rim/tire package you go with will still be functional while aired down. Once you flex that truck out all the way or even jsut turing hard left or right, you will get major rubbing. youmay even want to keep your rim/ tire setup if it works while aired down. Just get your rims PC'd. I bet those bad boys would look really sweet all blacked out. at any rate, it would be way cheaper to have them PC's that buying all new rims.


Not even sure there is a place around here that could powdercoat them. What price would something like this run on average? Thanks...Jamie

DRTYFN
07-31-2007, 05:29 AM
Not even sure there is a place around here that could powdercoat them. What price would something like this run on average? Thanks...Jamie
Superior Powder Coating 18.14 miles from
(850) 936-8080
784 Green St
Crestview, FL 32539-2820
http://www.dexknows.com/search.ds;jsessionid=BE632D127A8849F3C3AB86C7C43E1 5D0.worker5


Sandblasting & powdercoating should run around $75ish/wheel.

jmsspratlin
07-31-2007, 05:36 AM
Sandblasting & powdercoating should run around $75ish/wheel.



WOW, only 15 min away and never heard of the place. However, only lived here a year. Thanx a ton! How strong is PC and does it breakdown the strength of the wheel much? I def might consider this. Thanks man....Jamie:beerchug:

DRTYFN
07-31-2007, 05:44 AM
Make sure to tell them that you prefer durability to shine. There are a few powders out there that offer a decent combination of both. Temperature isn't high enough during the baking process to compromise the strength of the wheel.

jmsspratlin
08-03-2007, 04:51 PM
Make sure to tell them that you prefer durability to shine. There are a few powders out there that offer a decent combination of both. Temperature isn't high enough during the baking process to compromise the strength of the wheel.



Thanks man....Jamie

speednr1
08-09-2007, 05:05 PM
I didnt think too much about the Rockstars not being a good choice for wheeling, but when i saw them in person i realized it would not be a good idea at all. Have a look at the Rockstars compared to the Deisels....there is so much rim exposed to rock rash on the Rockstars as opposed to the Diesels which only have the lip exposed. My rims are kinda like the diesels in the fact that lips is the only part really exposed and i have had very little carnage to my rims. Im running a 13.50 wide tire so perhaps the width helps protect the tim but i have had good luck with my setup for wheeling.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrockstars.jpg


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/coryneal/kmcrims.jpg

Both of these wheels still seem like bling to me? jsut cause they are not chrome they are still blingy.

jmsspratlin
08-09-2007, 10:50 PM
Both of these wheels still seem like bling to me? jsut cause they are not chrome they are still blingy.



can see your point to a degree, however they are not something that wil look fawked up after mud sits on them for a while.

TXSUT
08-10-2007, 03:39 AM
...however they are not something that wil look fawked up after mud sits on them for a while.

Actually, chrome is less likely to stain from mud than black paint or powdercoating, especially if it's a matte finish.

DRTYFN
08-10-2007, 03:48 AM
Actually, chrome is less likely to stain from mud than black paint or powdercoating, especially if it's a matte finish.
Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

timgco
08-10-2007, 03:56 AM
Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

I agree, my chrome rims are already stained from last weekend. The mineral deposits have etched into the chrome wheel. AFter a quick polish, you can still see them, but not as bad. I can;pt wait to PC these.



For those PCing their rims, do just a drty said. YOu can always armor all your tires and rims and wipe them down. THey shine up really nice. YOu can also get a small texture to it at some places.

jmsspratlin
08-10-2007, 05:09 AM
Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.



That was my thinking as well....scratch...hit it with the rattle can:D

flyin6
08-10-2007, 07:59 AM
You don't necessarily need to PC.
Take the wheel off, and spray it with Muric or other industrial strong acid. USE BREATHING PROTECTION. Allow the acid to etch the metal. Once dry, throughly clean the wheel, then spray them with a acid etch primer. Finally top coat them with paint of your choice. This process produces a VERY durable finish in any color you want that is easy to repair, and will not corrode like polished or chromed metal.
The wheels on my truck were done years ago using this process. I used Rustoleum satin black. When I spray armor all on the tires, I dust some on the wheels and wipe clean, that's it for maintenance!

TXSUT
08-10-2007, 04:40 PM
Not true. I've seen chrome get some nasty water stains on it. Also, you can't touch up scratched bling as easily as you can black.

I've seen the same thing with chrome, but I also have a friend with those Rockstar wheels and they look like $hit from mud stains. Yeah, you can rattle-can them, but whether rattle-canned black looks better than stained chrome is a subjective matter. And you're right about the scratches, but we were talking about stains. :fdance:

CG07SUT
08-10-2007, 05:57 PM
Read al the way through the posts, and had a lot of the same questions. I tried to buy the Diesels, and ended up not receiving them because they are out of stock and will not be going back into production for 2-3 months. Ended up getting the 20" rockstars and love them. Bling or Black-Bling, didn't really play a role in my decision, rather how the truck looked versus the stock look. What he is after is a "look", not necessasarily the function as any of the wheel types can be damaged/stained/pitted/scratched. All depends on how you take care of your stuff. If you are going to scratch your wheels, then you are going to scratch the truck, what difference does it make. Get what you like.

Captain of the Titanic
08-10-2007, 08:23 PM
No bling H2 is like a 20 year old, 5'4", 102 lb. woman with no jewelry, no makeup, no hair care, no tits, and a flat ass... Yeah she can get muddy, but who wants to really look at her....

After all, how can you tell if your rig is muddy enough without bling? If you can't see the blang anywhere, it's muddy enough!

BLING IS GOOD
BLING IS GREAT

NO BLING IS BBBBOOORRRRIIIINNNGGG, and after all... everybodies doing it.

If I see another set of black rock stars I am going to puke...

usetosellhummer
08-10-2007, 09:40 PM
Bling Is Bad

marin8703
08-12-2007, 05:27 PM
how could you be sick of bling on an H2, thats what they were made for.:mad:

dеiтайожни
08-12-2007, 07:56 PM
how could you be sick of bling on an H2, thats what they were made for.:mad:

You know what? You're a meanie. A big meanie.

flyin6
08-12-2007, 08:08 PM
H2's aren't made for chrome, that's pop culture talkin...

Acid fixes chrome!

H2Finally
08-12-2007, 09:18 PM
WHAT NONSENSE! :rant: BLING WILL GET YOU HOME JUST FINE! :D

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/h2finally/HFTORPoster.jpg

HummBob
08-12-2007, 10:23 PM
WHAT NONSENSE! :rant: BLING WILL GET YOU HOME JUST FINE! :D

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i303/h2finally/HFTORPoster.jpg

Cool Pic!!!!:excited:

emeldahay
08-13-2007, 12:39 AM
I love bling

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/ladedaa/Dump/h2_rubicon.jpg

jmsspratlin
08-19-2007, 02:08 AM
:jump:

jmsspratlin
09-05-2007, 11:19 AM
Thanks for all of the useful info guys....