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7 hours ago, DenaliDave said:

I remember seeing a post in the forums where the chrome strip was removed. Believe it was heated with a heat gun and “peeled” off. Not sure if I’d recommend that. 

I'd be interested to know what the surface is underneath, but I would not be willing to be the one to test it out

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Upper piece is installed. I've been trying for 45 minutes to remove the lower chrome piece without removing the bumper. I'm convinced it is not possible.    This is frustrating that I have t

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Honestly the hardest part is just that I've never done it before for this truck and theres no instructions. I recorded some video clips and I'll make a DIY video for the upper part. Luckily the bumper

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Sorry I haven't been able to work on this much recently, weather has not been cooperating.   I finally got around to making the DIY video on how to remove the front grill.   

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On 9/11/2020 at 8:35 PM, sharkeysierra said:

It’s just plastic for the grill/fog/mirror/door handles.

Yeah those parts I already knew and took care of, what we were discussing was the power running boards which I expect are not simply plastic beneath the chrome, or at least as flimsy as the parts you listed.

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28 minutes ago, 204Denali said:

Yeah those parts I already knew and took care of, what we were discussing was the power running boards which I expect are not simply plastic beneath the chrome, or at least as flimsy as the parts you listed.

 Ah, my assumption was the plastic after the heat gun comment. 
 

Running boards/bumpers are steel.. sandblasting would take care of it. Although, a good 60/80 grit scuff and epoxy primer will be sufficient. 
 

Door molding around the windows are aluminum, Same as above. 

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On 9/11/2020 at 2:36 PM, 204Denali said:

I'd be interested to know what the surface is underneath, but I would not be willing to be the one to test it out

I finally found the topic where the chrome strip was removed from the factory powered step/running board.  Doesn't look too bad.  See link below.

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On 9/14/2020 at 5:01 PM, DenaliDave said:

I finally found the topic where the chrome strip was removed from the factory powered step/running board.  Doesn't look too bad.  See link below.

LINK HERE

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That makes complete sense.  Simple to do which is good to know.  Right now I  like having mine wrapped, but not sure what I will do down the road 

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On 5/17/2020 at 7:53 PM, wizard4878 said:

all you chrome and stainless haters out there can send all that good shiney stuff to me!

 

I’d love to trade if you’ve got black window trim and/or door handles. 2021 Sierra SLT

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12 hours ago, Jimbo0724 said:

I’d love to trade if you’ve got black window trim and/or door handles. 2021 Sierra SLT

sorry,  I do not,  all chrome here

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On 8/4/2020 at 2:06 AM, Jeffrey Soulages said:

Did you notice when you were installing your grill if the outside trim was able to separate? I am thinking of buying the same grill for my AT4, but only want the insert. I'd like to re-attach it to the original trim piece as it is the body color (white). 

 

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Not sure if you ever got an answer, but yes, you can remove the grille surround. I did it. I got an sle grille already paint matched and swapped the outer trim. It’s about a dozen tabs you have to carefully pry apart. Once you get a couple released it’ll go. Got rid of my chrome grille surround and color matched it. Left the Denali center chrome. Looks way better. 

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