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I have a double cab sierra with chrome window trim, will trade for black. Let me know, thanks.

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thewhitestallion
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installed mine today took a total of about 5 minutes to put them on. removal is easy once you know how it works. ill get some pics up tomorrow as I was at work for most of the day.   step 1: roll do

Creeper
Creeper

Long time lurker , first time poster. Like the title says, I'm wanting to get rid of the chrome trim. anybody have a part number for the piece under both windows? Don't know if it would be better to s

Swazimoto
Swazimoto

If you look on you tube there are examples of how to tape it off. Looks like that is the way to go. You won't have to worry about any removal damage. You only need to really worry about the window

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OniLink2k2 Enthusiast

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Can anyone affirm my belief that it's easier to plastidip these window trims instead of replacing them with black ones???

Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

Mike1220

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Can anyone affirm my belief that it's easier to plastidip these window trims instead of replacing them with black ones???

 

 

you can dip them. I did it once but then peeled it off cause it got messed up when I was putting it back on. Or, well, actually it was when one of the pieces fell out of my hand carrying them back to the truck and I didn't really want to redip it even though it wouldn't have been hard

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Can anyone affirm my belief that it's easier to plastidip these window trims instead of replacing them with black ones???

Actually, I paid $163 for new black window trim pieces at the dealer. Took me about 1.5 hours total to remove the 4 chrome pieces and install the new black ones (once you do the first one and see how it goes, the next 3 go much faster). Sold the chrome pieces on this forum for $80. My net cost $83 and I have OEM pieces on my truck.

 

Plastidip might be a little cheaper, but will probably take longer than just replacing them. I think OEM pieces look better IMO.

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Actually, I paid $163 for new black window trim pieces at the dealer. Took me about 1.5 hours total to remove the 4 chrome pieces and install the new black ones (once you do the first one and see how it goes, the next 3 go much faster). Sold the chrome pieces on this forum for $80. My net cost $83 and I have OEM pieces on my truck.

 

Plastidip might be a little cheaper, but will probably take longer than just replacing them. I think OEM pieces look better IMO.

 

Plastidip might be a little cheaper, but will probably take longer than just replacing them. I think OEM pieces look better IMO.

I personally wouldn't use plastidip... It tends to peal off in time if not done correctly and that would look awful. Why skimp on a 40 thousand plus truck. JMHO!

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I lucked out i found oem black ones on ebay and got them for 105 shipped then sold my chrome ones for 165 on ebay minus fees and shipping i prolly broke even or gained a lil so id try that route!

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higgy243 Enthusiast

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Just replace my chrome ones with black from the dealer, let me know if anyone wants the chrome ones.

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Can anyone affirm my belief that it's easier to plastidip these window trims instead of replacing them with black ones???

 

I dipped mine... had to do it 4x before I got it right and it's already starting to peel. That took 2 cans of dip so about $12. Really sucks getting to the 2nd to last or even last coat... ****ing it up and having to start over. Or worse getting to the peel stage and having to start over it wasn't until I got to the 4th try and 8th or 9th beer that I kinda got it right. There was a lot of precise taping and smooth quick rubbing to get it to peel right. I know I won't get the 4 hours of life back but I'm on the fence regaring how it looks. From a distance it's awesom, from close I go back and forth usually depending how many beers I've had.

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Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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I dipped mine... had to do it 4x before I got it right and it's already starting to peel. That took 2 cans of dip so about $12. Really sucks getting to the 2nd to last or even last coat... ****ing it up and having to start over. Or worse getting to the peel stage and having to start over it wasn't until I got to the 4th try and 8th or 9th beer that I kinda got it right. There was a lot of precise taping and smooth quick rubbing to get it to peel right. I know I won't get the 4 hours of life back but I'm on the fence regaring how it looks. From a distance it's awesom, from close I go back and forth usually depending how many beers I've had.

These things aren't that large. It takes 1.5-2 cans to properly cover an entire bumper on these trucks, how thick did you put your coats? I dipped mine and they came out good.

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These things aren't that large. It takes 1.5-2 cans to properly cover an entire bumper on these trucks, how thick did you put your coats? I dipped mine and they came out good.

 

I should have said it was one of my first dipping endeavers. It was 1 can black and 1 can glossifier and I did it 4 times with 4 coats each time because I kept over peeling. I'll probably do it again, sometime this summer and it'll be much better now that I have a lot more experience dipping.

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Looking for a Chrome set for a double cab if anyone has a set or wants to swap.

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The more I look at it - the more I like the chrome window trim moldings for my truck. I don’t know why. Maybe I haven’t seen them on "regular pickups" and just want to be different. Give more class with the other chrome items (door handles, mirror covers and door molding trim). I am not sure if GM makes them for regular pickups because I was told the doors are different from the other models. Even so, I don’t want to pay the money GM demands or do the harder removal. So what I decided to do is get a set made by Putco which are stainless steel window sill trim which I got for about $36 (AutoAnything). It seems to have gotten a good rating from other 2014 Silverado owners. Should be getting them this coming Tuesday. Just another option for chrome lovers.

 

http://www.autoanything.com/chrome-accessories/putco-stainless-steel-window-sill-trim

 

http://www.partsgeek.com/3gf5jfx-chevrolet-silverado-1500-window-trim.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=MP&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Bing&gb=pp&utm_term=&ad=7755920784

 

Note: Click on to “Enlarge Photo” for more details (last website) – It has a Chevy Bowtie and Chevrolet engraved in the trim. Something to be aware if interested.

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The more I look at it - the more I like the chrome window trim moldings for my truck. I don’t know why. Maybe I haven’t seen them on "regular pickups" and just want to be different. Give more class with the other chrome items (door handles, mirror covers and door molding trim). I am not sure if GM makes them for regular pickups because I was told the doors are different from the other models. Even so, I don’t want to pay the money GM demands or do the harder removal. So what I decided to do is get a set made by Putco which are stainless steel window sill trim which I got for about $36 (AutoAnything). It seems to have gotten a good rating from other 2014 Silverado owners. Should be getting them this coming Tuesday. Just another option for chrome lovers.

 

http://www.autoanything.com/chrome-accessories/putco-stainless-steel-window-sill-trim

 

http://www.partsgeek.com/3gf5jfx-chevrolet-silverado-1500-window-trim.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=MP&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Bing&gb=pp&utm_term=&ad=7755920784

 

Note: Click on to “Enlarge Photo” for more details (last website) – It has a Chevy Bowtie and Chevrolet engraved in the trim. Something to be aware if interested.

 

I got these in on Saturday but there was a kink in both of them. Shows up a lot in chrome. The shipping box was okay but the box the parts came in had a slight bent (mark in package) to it. These will be going back to the shipper. Otherwise they looked good and these didn't have anything engraved in them which is okay with me. I had a chance to get an idea what they look like before sending them back. I am going to reorder them again.

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I have a 2015 Sierra 1500 Full Crew All Terrain with Chrome moldings and would like to trade for black:

 

Window Moldings

Door Moldings

Mirror caps

Door handles.

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