side molding removal...

[SapperRyash]

i have been thinking about taking the side molding off the doors(the pieces on the middle of the doors that has the chrome strips on it) and was wondering if anyone has done it on here and if so can you post some pics and let me know how it went. i know ppl have talked about it but i havent ever seen any pics. also are they as simple to take off as the badging, heat gun, dental floss, and goo gone? are their any pins or posts holding them on? thanks guys!!!

 

[NJ04HOE]

i have been thinking about taking the side molding off the doors(the pieces on the middle of the doors that has the chrome strips on it) and was wondering if anyone has done it on here and if so can you post some pics and let me know how it went. i know ppl have talked about it but i havent ever seen any pics. also are they as simple to take off as the badging, heat gun, dental floss, and goo gone? are their any pins or posts holding them on? thanks guys!!!

I have been wondering the same thing recently because mine doesn't seem to match the paint and looks darker than the rest of the truck now. I hope someone can jump in with some pics.

 

[SapperRyash]

I have been wondering the same thing recently because mine doesn't seem to match the paint and looks darker than the rest of the truck now. I hope someone can jump in with some pics.

yah my biggest worry was brought to my attention by my wife, she was wondering if the paint will be alot brighter underneath the molding. please help us out guys.

 

[FergHoe]

when I pulled mine off the paint was a slight shade lighter. I used a damp paper towel with laquer thinner and it evened out. Couldn't even tell

 

[FergHoe]

I used fishing line to get mine off. Then fingers to get the glue off. Worked like a charm

 

[SapperRyash]

post some pics please.

 

[FergHoe]

http://tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=2033

^^^^^With side moldings

http://tahoeforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2826&d=1206497197

^^^^^Without

 

[clay2022]

a quick compound and wax will take the fade difference away. i have completely removed all badges, running boards, luggage racks, etc. i am in the process of shaving the rear hatch right now, no handle, wiper, nothing.

 

[SapperRyash]

a quick compound and wax will take the fade difference away. i have completely removed all badges, running boards, luggage racks, etc. i am in the process of shaving the rear hatch right now, no handle, wiper, nothing.

i debadged mine too but there wasnt a difference in paint.