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Sierra Painted Fender / Wheel Arch Moldings

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jay00 New Member

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Hey everyone, first post here and just wanted to chime in on these. I came across this thread when trying to figure out what to do about my fender trim on my sierra, the plastic look just wasn't doing it for me. I opted to have my coated in line-x premium. Im pretty happy with the way they turned out and just thought i would share for anyone who was maybe thinking of doing the same thing. Local line-x shop in town did all 4 peices and the rear wind deflectors for $120.

 

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Wasleaux New Member

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Previously owned an Avalanche with the plastic moldings on the bed. Those things faded so much over time that I've grown to hate any unpainted plastic trim, so I made the dealership include the painted fenders on my truck. post-143592-0-69168700-1432958778_thumb.jpg

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Mike1220 Senior Enthusiast

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Hey everyone, first post here and just wanted to chime in on these. I came across this thread when trying to figure out what to do about my fender trim on my sierra, the plastic look just wasn't doing it for me. I opted to have my coated in line-x premium. Im pretty happy with the way they turned out and just thought i would share for anyone who was maybe thinking of doing the same thing. Local line-x shop in town did all 4 peices and the rear wind deflectors for $120.

 

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That line-x looks real nice, wonder how much it would cost and how it would look if you got all the black plastic trim pieces line-x'd

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Rik2014SilveradoZ71 Enthusiast

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Previously owned an Avalanche with the plastic moldings on the bed. Those things faded so much over time that I've grown to hate any unpainted plastic trim, so I made the dealership include the painted fenders on my truck. attachicon.gifimage.jpg

The Avalanche and all that faded plastic I see when one drives up next to me is the main reason I disliked the molding that surrounds the wheel wells on the Sierra. Its going to look like crap before long. Soon Ill have the plastic that surrounds the top of my 14Silverado bed painted to match my truck.

Is there something to apply to the plastic( door handles included )to keep them from fading?

 

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mafd2 Senior Enthusiast

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A plastic/vinyl protectant with UV like Wolfgang exterior trim sealant or 303 Aerospace. They both provide excellent UV protection, but 303 Aerospace Protect is very natural-looking. Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant darkens, enhances, and protects plastic and rubber trim. It also protects metal trim and gives it a clear, glossy finish. Use a microfiber applicator pad to spread the protectant over the surface. It will provide an even coat without dripping or running. Depending on what climate you live in and how much your truck stays out in the sun, I'd apply every 1-2 months.

Clocked92 Enthusiast

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Hey everyone, first post here and just wanted to chime in on these. I came across this thread when trying to figure out what to do about my fender trim on my sierra, the plastic look just wasn't doing it for me. I opted to have my coated in line-x premium. Im pretty happy with the way they turned out and just thought i would share for anyone who was maybe thinking of doing the same thing. Local line-x shop in town did all 4 peices and the rear wind deflectors for $120.

 

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Looks Great on a black truck. I wonder what it would look like on an Iridium Metallic Truck like mine. I just might have to find a Line-X dealer. I never really liked the moldings but they protect the paint from rock chips. Now I see the rocks are gouging the molding. Line-X would solve all my issues.

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Smit2732 New Member

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If you order the painted ones, don't expect a good match. I made the dealer repaint mine and they still didn't get it right. I will be bringing the truck to an expert painter friend of mine soon. Hopefully he can do a better job. I think I could actually live with the front but the rear is still unacceptable. This color is hard to get right.

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towdog333 Enthusiast

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I bought these flares and sent them back they are really hard plastic the kind that will easily punch a whole in and split . Hated them

Scott asked in another post if these moldings would fit a chevy , does anyone really know if they would

towdog333 Enthusiast

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Well I looked at the GMC fender moldings and NO they won't fit the Chevy their fenders are stamped differentlly

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TXTruk15 Enthusiast

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they hold up well, after 9k miles no chips - I'm glad I ordered them when I bought the truck...

 

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1badtie Enthusiast

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they hold up well, after 9k miles no chips - I'm glad I ordered them when I bought the truck...

 

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Thats good to hear I'm dropping mine off Monday to get them painted and was having second thoughts.

do you ever go off road or down dirt roads? I occasionally travel dirt roads once a month or so hoping thats not an issue.

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