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#1
03-31-2003, 05:18 PM
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Location: Ashburn, VA, USA
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Anyone have any pics of polished skid plate installed? I am wondering if it would really make much difference. Thanks.
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#2
06-01-2003, 08:48 PM
H2 Club Houston Chapter Founder
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Just posting a pic of the polished version...
BADRAP
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#3
05-04-2003, 07:23 PM
Join Date: Apr 2003
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Bright Lee: how would you compare X-Treem to Blitz or Semichrome or any of the other more widely known metal polishes? (more widely known to me, that is)
#4
04-27-2003, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA
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What would be the normal turn-around time if the skid plate was dropped off at your location in West Palm Beach? Or, do you offer that service?
Thanks, Ed
#5
06-10-2003, 03:41 AM
Hummer Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Coleman MI
Posts: 91
Hey BADRAP,
Looks good, do you want a job? Can I send you some skid plates? 
Did you polish all of the skid plate or just the front?
It takes me over 4 hours with commercial equipment, starting with 220 grit 3M gold, to polish a skid plate. The finished product is a show quality mirror finish.
Much of the work that I do is for show cars, trucks, & bikes. Oh yea and boats too.
I have spent countless hours sculpting welds on stainless steel, grinding and polishing pipes to a mirror finish in the engine room for only the captain, and mechanic to see.
Or sometimes my work is displayed in a museum or at a show for all to see.
In any case I applaud your effort and the results, I hope that if other h2 owners don’t send them to me to be polished they will get out the rags and start scrubbing, it just looks so much better.
James, WWW.BRIGHTLEE.COM
#6
05-04-2003, 05:39 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by maybe some day...:
At least with the plain polished finish you _can_ touch it up!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
So, if I get my skid pan polished by Bright-Lee and maintain it with "X-Treem Metal Polish" it will stay looking nice & shiny? Does "X-Treem" polish AND seal or do you seal the pan with some other product? How often would the maintenace be required if instead of driving on Daytona Beach your daily driving is around town on normal pavement?
Thanks, Ed
#7
03-31-2003, 05:18 PM
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ashburn, VA, USA
Posts: 12
Anyone have any pics of polished skid plate installed? I am wondering if it would really make much difference. Thanks.
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00 C5 Silver 1SC MN6
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#8
05-04-2003, 04:51 PM
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P.S. Daily driving on Daytona Beach will require extra maintaince
I carry "X-Treem" if you have a problem finding it.
#10
05-06-2003, 05:45 PM
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If anyone is interested in seeing a couple pictures of the polished skid plate, I have some posted on my website (just got it online yesterday). Any feedback is welcome. James
www.brightlee.com
I am really sorry, I have been told that the pictures of the skid plates aren't on the website yet. But they are on this ebay ad. I am really sorry about the misinformation. James
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#11
05-07-2003, 08:06 PM
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Location: Coleman MI
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ACR H2---That looks SWEET!! Thanks for sharing. Just use the X-Treem on it when you wash your vehicle and it will keep that shine! Enjoy. Thank you for your feedback. James
#12
05-28-2003, 12:33 AM
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Yep, its my H2!
James, it came out great, thanks again.
Those who are interested, I strongly recommend you contacting Bright-Lee.
Regards,
Jason
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#13
06-10-2003, 12:35 PM
H2 Club Houston Chapter Founder
Join Date: May 2003
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Bright-Lee,
Sure I will help you out, was not a big deal to do. I polished the whole thing, not counting the side that it motor up, but I did it all.
Thanks for the applause as it was a little work, but worth it...
BADRAP
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#14
04-27-2003, 03:53 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Just to let you know, I can do ding & dent repair also!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
#15
05-04-2003, 06:59 PM
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Location: Longwood, Florida USA
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I have just polished mine with regular wax and it is every bit as bright as it was 2 months ago when I got it.
#16
06-12-2003, 07:20 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by prplprowlr:
"When I take the skid plate off, whats underneath it? Will I be able to drive it or will I have to park it till I get it the plate back?"<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
You gain access to the bottom of the engine and transmission by removung the skid plate. For example, in order to reach all of the zerk (grease) fittings you MUST remove it, as well as when performing oil changes etc.
The purpose of the skid plate is to protect the vulnerable underbelly of the H2 when offroading. Or maybe when onroading if you drive over giantic curbs. Removing the skid plate should not be any problem whatsoever as long as you do not drive over anything high enough to hit the bottom of the Hummer. I left mine off for a week and never even thought about it, except for noticing how much better it looks with the skid plate in place. But, if you want the skid plate to REALLY look nice, send it to Bright-Lee for polishing!
He does fantastic work and I am glad I had him polish mine...
Ed
#17
05-04-2003, 07:26 PM
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PS: I don't see a sealer on their product list. Are you talking about "Metal Majic"?
#18
04-02-2003, 04:55 PM
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#19
06-12-2003, 04:21 PM
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When I take the skid plate off, whats underneath it? Will I be able to drive it or will I have to park it till I get it the plate back?
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#20
05-04-2003, 05:29 PM
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Everything you say regarding loss of gloss (clarity), maintenance, having to strip and re-coat, etc is perfectly true. I was just curious because it hadn't been mentioned and many people would not realize that the finish requires maintenance.
I was taught how to polish gold many years ago and have polished fuel tanks on a race rig so I know what the maintenance is like!
As for anodizing, JMO, but it looks like crap as soon as it starts to get scratched and dinged up. I'm mainly talking about colored anodized finishes here. I'd avoid this on anything but a show vehicle. At least with the plain polished finish you can touch it up!
Thanks for your info!
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