Just another chance to be a pic whore

[1LOW4X4]

I'm so happy with the way this 85 buffed out, that I am scratching my plans to get it painted anytime soon. Not that it would have happened soon anyway.

The truck had some new paint and clear on the drivers fender and door, and they replaced the molding on that side. It looks super nice!

I was thinking, the truck (to me) looks beautiful as is, even with the thin areas where you can see the black basecoat under the red. Nice patina. I am going to shine up all the aluminum trim I can, and was wondering...

Why not replace all the door/bed molding to match the drivers side cab?

I wouldnt worry about it, but the trim I speak of seemed to be a chrome cladded rubber type molding, and all the "chrome" has since wore off, leaving it dull and yellowed.

My goal with this truck is simple. ORIGINALITY. It is an unmolested fully functional C20. (3/4 ton).....

Passenger side, faded dull trim.

Drivers side new trim on door and fender

Heres a pic of the drivers side before I buffed the truck. See the difference in new to old trim?

Money is not a factor. I dont know how much this stuff costs yet but it doesnt matter. If, one day I decided to do a restoration on paint, I'd either try to re-use the stuff or buy new again.

Opinions?

 

[NWSCREW]

That truck looks great!!!! Gave the ol girl a second chance in life!!

 

[nubuilder]

I'd replace the passenger side trim. The driver's side looks SO much better.

I'm sure LMC Truck would have it, but I'm not sure about the price.

 

[Bigredmariner]

Truck looks really good, we used to buy some molding that was a pretty good match to that belt molding. Had it at the parts store in rolls, probably can't find the stuff any more but it was a close match and I fixed quiet a few for cheap with it.

 

[1LOW4X4]

Truck looks really good, we used to buy some molding that was a pretty good match to that belt molding. Had it at the parts store in rolls, probably can't find the stuff any more but it was a close match and I fixed quiet a few for cheap with it.

Thanks!

I had heard that the stuff I need would be in rolls. from LMC or whoever. But the drivers side stuff thats new already, doesnt look like it couldve been in a roll.

If I have to, I'll even replace the drivers side stuff.

 

[nubuilder]

I thought LMC sold it in separate pieces and/or as an entire kit. Their pieces are exactly how they are on the truck I think.

Check out their catalog online.

Are these the pieces you are looking for? Entire set (both sides) $150 + tax & shipping.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=85

On that same page is also a roll for $90.

 

[slims]

 

[Zembonez]

Have you tried using a light compound on a rag on part of it? The trim on those trucks is just plastic and the clear layer goes to shit like some headlights do on newer cars. Might be worth trying a spot.

That trim is still available as a roll.

http://www.autobarn.net/silverado-truck-molding.html

 

[Bigredmariner]

Have you tried using a light compound on a rag on part of it? The trim on those trucks is just plastic and the clear layer goes to shit like some headlights do on newer cars. Might be worth trying a spot.

That trim is still available as a roll.

http://www.autobarn.net/silverado-truck-molding.html

Yep that was the stuff, I tried looking and wasn't having much luck. But that stuff is cheaper than getting the pieces from GM and looks good if you take your time on the cuts.

 

[buRRp]

It sure is looking good. NIce job.