Skid plate mod

    I just got done painting the lwer front skid plate. I know it's not perfect as far as paint jobs go, but I don't think it's too bad for where it's located. I don't know how long it will last since it's aluminium, but I'll keep you posted. Be honest, but not too brutal with the opinions.

looks like crap.  oh wait, you forgot to post a pic. . . . . . . .
 
i painted mine over a year ago and it's holding up fine - except for where the boulders have taken the paint off . . . . . . .

I sure did. Can't tell I've been up for 22 hours can ya? Here it is.


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That's not too bad at all... and let's be honest.. you have to take it off everytime you change the oil.. so you should be able to touch it up if needed.

Not bad, I like it.  Good job.  I'll be doing an oil change this weekend, maybe next at the latest.  I was gonna do a little polishing on my plate, clear coat it and slap it back on.

most of the paint is still on, but it's usually covered in mud and can't be seen anyway.

And I thought I was being original.

that looks decent....  Mine is just dented/scratched.....

this was my first try, but it was too stupid looking . . . . . .

yeah.... black on yellow would have worked.... but the white is too much...

was playing with the airbrush and got out of control . . . . . . . .

Honestly I like it. Especially if you had gone with black for the H and white for the 3. I never thought about painting the whole thing. The H3 skid plates aren't as noticable as the H2.

i like the little squirrel head bloody explosions better . . . . .

Speaking of oil changes. I've only got 2500 miles on mine and did my first oilchange about a month ago. My question is did you want to hunt down and kill the enginer that decided to put the drain plug right int the middle of the oil pan? Would it have been that hard to put it in the rear (minds out of the gutter please) like the Silverado? Or the genius that put that filter drain(actually a good idea) on the crossmember with a rivot, but no o-ring to keep oil from leaking down in the crossmember? I'm done ranting, I just had to get that off my chest (probably wrong post).  

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ORIGINAL: Black_Impala

Speaking of oil changes. I've only got 2500 miles on mine and did my first oilchange about a month ago. My question is did you want to hunt down and kill the enginer that decided to put the drain plug right int the middle of the oil pan? Would it have been that hard to put it in the rear (minds out of the gutter please) like the Silverado? Or the genius that put that filter drain(actually a good idea) on the crossmember with a rivot, but no o-ring to keep oil from leaking down in the crossmember? I'm done ranting, I just had to get that off my chest (probably wrong post).  

 
Yup, the engineers were a sleep when positioning the drain plug.  Another 1/2" to the side woulda cleared the cross member!!

I especially like how that oil wants to squirt out sideways at the driver side front tire when the plug is first pulled, makes for an interesting catch to avoid a huge mess.  Pitty the fool that is not paying attention when the plug is first removed. 

just put in a drain valve and life is easier... or so I have heard.... I don't have a 3....  hell... I don't even have a 2 right now....  I am a man without a hummer....

I haven't put my skid plates back on since I changed the oil a couple of months ago!

I stored both of mine in the basement.  Much easier to do oil changes now.

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ORIGINAL: Doc Olds

I especially like how that oil wants to squirt out sideways at the driver side front tire when the plug is first pulled, makes for an interesting catch to avoid a huge mess.  Pitty the fool that is not paying attention when the plug is first removed. 

 
What oil are you using?  Sounds suspiciously like Mobil One.
 
I just replaced an engine in another car after using Mobil One.  Not a bad oil in the thicker grades,..but the 5W20 and 5W30 are junk.  Only a grade 2 base stock and A1 rating.  The 5w30 starts off at about a 26 weight and degrades to 20 weight in 500 miles.  It comes out like water.

GM and Dodge recomend it for the Vette and Viper. What kind of engine was destroyed by Mobile 1?

I just let the dealership change the oil; it's worth it to me to not have to fool with skid plates, drain plugs, or what to do with the used oil.

I really like the looks of the skid plate.  Nice idea.  I'm with you KS Trekker.  I bought the smart care plan were for the next 60,000 miles they will change my oil and I do not have to mess with it.