View Full Version : "Rhino"...Sewell Plano Custom
aggiehummer...er
12-07-2005, 07:58 PM
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aggiehummer...er
12-07-2005, 07:59 PM
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aggiehummer...er
12-07-2005, 08:00 PM
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Sewie
12-07-2005, 08:15 PM
Like the grill and bumpers. But the fenders, mirror, etc. is a little much.
timgco
12-07-2005, 08:33 PM
Can you please take more pics of the fender areas? It looks good from what I can tell in the pics.
Sewie
12-07-2005, 08:47 PM
Tim - you thinking about doing yours.
The more I look at the pics, I think it might look good on a black one. And definitely protects the fenders.
There's just too much contrast on this one IMO.
timgco
12-07-2005, 09:11 PM
Not sure, but I look like the look. i think if I were to do it, i would make guards on the main impact areas on the fenderflares only.
Highlander
12-07-2005, 09:13 PM
I like that alot !!!! I wish i had gotten mine like that but i probly couldnt afford it. Just curious is this John ?
Steve - SanJose
12-07-2005, 09:27 PM
Kind of ugly but might serve a purpose for bush wacking scratch resistence. Might as well consider doing up all the vulnerable surfaces in plastic like a Honda Element and offering it as a super offroad option.
But those of us using H3's as a UAV (urban assault vehicle/ski transportation) will probably decline.
evldave
12-07-2005, 11:46 PM
couple weeks ago I went down to the Rhinoliner dealer and got a quote for similar work:
Roof - $275
Fender flares - $250-$300
Front grill (if I removed and brought separate) - thrown in when he was doing the other work.
Not a bad price, I'm just waiting until after Christmas and more $$ to get it done.
evldave
12-07-2005, 11:49 PM
ok, was thinking some more. Are you planning on doing the plastic that goes up and over the doors? From the pictures it looks like that might be the only uncoated black plastic? Otherwise, this looks really great!
HummerNewbie
12-08-2005, 12:08 AM
Think I would have to see it in person to really tell. Looks like in should be a police vehicle with the black on white http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Desert Dan
12-08-2005, 12:30 AM
I like the fender flares front and rear. The rest is too much. And hard to wash
It looks like some of the H3 Test Mules in the book on the H3
NEOCON1
12-08-2005, 12:44 AM
looks like a chia pet http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
crop000s
12-08-2005, 01:02 AM
Looks OK, would look better with paint job that would fit theme. Maybe an urban camo pattern w/black rims??
mightypuck
12-08-2005, 03:19 AM
U..G..L..Y
Huck BB62
12-08-2005, 04:36 AM
You do know that you can get Line-X in white eh? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif Gotta question, why call it a "rhino" H3 when it's coated with the superior product, Line-X? The Line-X guys hear you callin' their custom H3 a rhino, their feelings are going to be hurt!
aggiehummer...er
12-08-2005, 12:09 PM
Brand association. I'd venture to say 90% of people would recognize Rhino before they would Line-X. Rhino is the truck's name. Line-X is proudly displayed on the sticker though.
We're getting some black simulated beadlock wheels in in a couple of days, those will go on it, we actually had a wheel Line-Xed to see how it would look, it wasn't bad.
Aggie,
How are the door handles on the hands? I think KenP was considering Line-X'ing his chromies that came on his SUT and was worried about them being too rough.
BTW, I don't know what to think about this one. I think the stark color difference between the trim and body color is overdone. If it were a two tone with the lower part of the truck in a dark color. Crop000s's idea of a maybe darker or cammo paint might make it fly better.
GreenH3
12-08-2005, 01:44 PM
The step-up bars should be Line-X for sure.
ckhagman
12-08-2005, 05:21 PM
I like it but it does have the police look like someone else said. I saw a guy in annapolis, md that did it to his H1 many years ago.
Definiately a good idea on the line-x. I have rhino on my trailer and it sucks. I also put a sample of line-x and a sample of full metal jacket and the line-x is definitely the way to go. The rhino and ful metal jacket faded terribly. The line-x stayed glossy.
aggiehummer...er
12-08-2005, 06:17 PM
We put the Kevlar topcoat on it as well, the Line-X guy said it should hold its shine very well.
Lucifer
12-11-2005, 05:30 AM
Looks like you missed a few spots, I can still see some white showing.
4churchill
12-12-2005, 01:36 AM
Im a huge fan of Line-x...my 2003 grill came out awsome back when I did it, and I was at that pont considering doign other parts....but this H3 definately came out pretty damn good
Humm3r
12-12-2005, 03:11 AM
Line X grille looks good on blacked out Hummer.....other than that, I think this one's over done. Looks like a law enforcement vehicle.
FLYINGBADGER2006
12-12-2005, 03:43 AM
The new Blues Brothers Bluesmobile.
HummBebe
12-14-2005, 07:55 PM
I really like it....that gives me an idea ........ http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
HummBebe
12-16-2005, 02:04 AM
Originally posted by Sewie:
Tim - you thinking about doing yours.
The more I look at the pics, I think it might look good on a black one. And definitely protects the fenders.
There's just too much contrast on this one IMO.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Done....Monday
HummBebe
12-19-2005, 08:34 PM
Aggiehummer...er,
Question, did LineX say anything about how the coating would perfom on the "Plastic" Pieces????
ie, Bumper pieces, mudflaps etc?
Thanks,
Beebster
aggiehummer...er
12-19-2005, 08:43 PM
I told him beforehand to not do anything he didn't think would last. He said that plastic pieces should be fine. It's his lifetime warranty on the line, so he wouldn't say something like that just to say it.
HummBebe
12-19-2005, 09:22 PM
Thanks, the guy I'm working with just mentioned that they may not be able to do them. He's a new franchise owner.
Thanks for the info, can you post a pic of the back? Pretty Please?
HummBebe
12-20-2005, 09:56 PM
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
local line-x dealer wouldn't commit to warranty on plastic.
Originally posted by shorterbus:
local line-x dealer wouldn't commit to warranty on plastic.
Originally posted by KenP (http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/5106011751/m/9421059641/p/8):
Line-X Virginia Beach on Cleveland St. Owner's name is Tim and was great. The info is in the truck and it's raining so I'm not going to go get it. Sorry.
He didn't want to do it when I first went there, but after talking to DRTY about his I just took it back and said "Do it. If it melts, too bad for me."
They used 60 grit to really rough the surface and then used a "Misting" technique for the application. It wouldn't have taken them very long, but it was their first so they were extra careful.
I also had them do the roof rails. Installed them this evening.
Also, here's an idea we didn't think of until it was complete. Buy the HUMMER grill letters. After the Misting step, have them apply the letters to the grill. After coating them the letters will have a nice embossed look.
Here's what ours looks like. The letters would stand out more if we'd have done it the other way.http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/9151008741/inlineimg/Y/DSC00274.JPG
HummBebe
12-20-2005, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by KenP:
Also, here's an idea we didn't think of until it was complete. Buy the HUMMER grill letters. After the Misting step, have them apply the letters to the grill. After coating them the letters will have a nice embossed look.
Here's what ours looks like. The letters would stand out more if we'd have done it the other way
Looks Awesome.
I won't be doing my grill.
And Yes, he did not commit. But I will follow Ken's lead on that.
Oh, and weather .........
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA
417 PM PST TUE DEC 20 2005
CAC017-061-067-210030-
/O.CON.KSTO.SV.W.0053.000000T0000Z-051221T0030Z/
PLACER CA-EL DORADO CA-SACRAMENTO CA-
417 PM PST TUE DEC 20 2005
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING CONTINUES UNTIL 430 PM PST FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SACRAMENTO...WEST CENTRAL EL DORADO AND SOUTHWESTERN PLACER
COUNTIES..
AT 412 PM PST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CITRUS HEIGHTS...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45
MPH.
OTHER LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
ROSEVILLE...FOLSOM...ROCKLIN...GRANITE BAY...LOOMIS...PILOT HILL..
NORTH AUBURN...NEWCASTLE...COOL AND AUBURN.
LAT...LON 3863 12155 3849 12140 3882 12087 3899 12106
AT 412 PM PST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CITRUS HEIGHTS...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45
MPH.
no hail yet, but the lightning is cool. i miss those east coast thunderboomers.
the local guy here says they've had issues with it coming off in chunks, or patches, when applied to plastic. i was going to cut away some of the sides for the grill, to get more airflow, so i'll probably do a lot of the sanding myself. 60 grit is a good idea, since it's never going to be smooth again. i'll mention the "misting" technique, thanks.
HummBebe
12-20-2005, 10:31 PM
Originally posted by shorterbus:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> AT 412 PM PST...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR CONTINUED TO
INDICATE A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING NICKEL SIZE HAIL.
THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR CITRUS HEIGHTS...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45
MPH.
no hail yet, but the lightning is cool. i miss those east coast thunderboomers.
the local guy here says they've had issues with it coming off in chunks, or patches, when applied to plastic. i was going to cut away some of the sides for the grill, to get more airflow, so i'll probably do a lot of the sanding myself. 60 grit is a good idea, since it's never going to be smooth again. i'll mention the "misting" technique, thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Which Dealer????
the one in your town, up by the harley dealer off Granite Drive.
HummBebe
12-20-2005, 10:51 PM
Originally posted by shorterbus:
the one in your town, up by the harley dealer off Granite Drive.
Taking her in next week!
Originally posted by shorterbus:
no hail yet, but the lightning is cool. i miss those east coast thunderboomers.
the local guy here says they've had issues with it coming off in chunks, or patches, when applied to plastic. i was going to cut away some of the sides for the grill, to get more airflow, so i'll probably do a lot of the sanding myself. 60 grit is a good idea, since it's never going to be smooth again. i'll mention the "misting" technique, thanks. East Coast thunderstorms are AWESOME!
Have your guy call Tim in Virginia Beach.
tmiller
12-21-2005, 03:09 AM
Looks like a cop car.
racgus
12-11-2010, 08:59 PM
resurrecting this awesome thread! Sent you a message "Rhino". I think this is the best idea for functionality as well as aesthetics.
H3slate
12-13-2010, 06:28 AM
resurrecting this awesome thread! Sent you a message "Rhino". I think this is the best idea for functionality as well as aesthetics.
I followed Bebe's lead and got my fenders line-xed. I went with the color match because I thought black would stand out too much. I also line-xed my front grill black. I think it turned out great!
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k301/knappe18/Line-X/P1010524.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k301/knappe18/Line-X/P1010523.jpg
Intercooled
12-16-2010, 12:41 AM
I didnt know they could color match. That looks damn cool.
racgus
12-16-2010, 01:08 AM
that color match looks pretty sweet. i wonder how birch white would look? I wonder if it would be hard to keep clean...
maybe i should be the first to do it... :clapping:
BTW, if you don't mind me asking, what did that run you to do the fenders (color matched) and line the grill to?
H3slate
12-16-2010, 01:16 AM
that color match looks pretty sweet. i wonder how birch white would look? I wonder if it would be hard to keep clean...
maybe i should be the first to do it... :clapping:
BTW, if you don't mind me asking, what did that run you to do the fenders (color matched) and line the grill to?
I had the grill done first for $75. The fenders were $650. Regardless of what they are spraying, there is $200 fee for color matching. I removed the fenders and left them at the shop to spray.
racgus
12-16-2010, 01:30 AM
well for that kinda cash i better make sure the color match would look good in the white. i don't think it is an easy decision since the color may match but the texture obviously doesn't. The blue turned out great, and i'm sure black would too. i'm just a little concerned about the white, but very interested. maybe i'll try to photochop it.
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