Chrome Side Trim

[lsorah0001]

So I decided to do the opposite of most people on here and add as much of the factory chrome look as I could to my LT. I've already installed GM chrome mirror covers and ebay stick-on door handle covers (which are really nice, btw.) I'm not a fan of paying between $140-$200 for the OEM trim, so I took a chance and bought some generic trim from Advance Auto. The factory trim measures 30mm or 1.1in. I had a choice of 3/4" or 1 3/8"; I went with the larger since it was the closest to facotry width. It is 8 ft. in length and is ~$18 per roll, so you need two. After cutting, the hardest part is to keep it level as you are sticking it on.

 

Once on, I had to trim the edges to fit the door a bit better. It really turned out better than i expected. I've seen the question posed about buying the generic trim vs. OEM, so hopefully this can help make a decition. Feel free to ask any questions, I'd be happy to help!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[randalldavis]

Are you going to put a piece on the bed?

The older Chevys put the chrome on the bed.

I have looked for a piece to finish out the look, but haven't found anything.

Maybe what you are doing is the answer.

 

Randall

[austingta]

Very nice. I like the chrome look too.

[RKeeper1]

I thought about this but worried about the longevity of the chroming

 

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[lsorah0001]

I thought about this but worried about the longevity of the chroming

 

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I've used this brand on other cars I've had in the past, and it held up very well. Hopefully this will too.

[Full Lock]

I could've sold ya factory chrome take offs from my double cab. That stuff looks pretty good though

[lsorah0001]

I could've sold ya factory chrome take offs from my double cab. That stuff looks pretty good though

That would've been awesome! I posted a while back looking for some, but didn't get any hits for used ones.

[Full Lock]

sorry I hadn't checked the FS/WTB section in a while.

[cobrajet84]

looks good!

[lsorah0001]

sorry I hadn't checked the FS/WTB section in a while.

 

No problem! I'm liking what I have!

[lsorah0001]

Are you going to put a piece on the bed?

The older Chevys put the chrome on the bed.

I have looked for a piece to finish out the look, but haven't found anything.

Maybe what you are doing is the answer.

 

Randall

I hadn't planned on it, because I'm going for a factory look. But, this may work very well for that. If you pull the trigger, share, I'd love to see it!

[RKeeper1]

I could've sold ya factory chrome take offs from my double cab. That stuff looks pretty good though

still got em? I posted an ad as well with no luck.

 

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[opg4]

Wow that looks very nice. Looks stock. Nice going!!

 

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