Started demolding today =) (PICS)

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

haha youre getting closer to looking like my hoe.

dont take the slt logo off i tried and its too hard, the adhesive also pulls the paint off with it!

Lol they do look a lot a like now, Im working on getting some rims for a graduation present maybe =) lol. I know this sounds stupid, but did the SLT come on both sides? Cause mine just has the right side.

hah taking pics at the gas station...I do the same thing as my projects always run into night time and the gas station is the only place near by thats well lit enough to check my progress

Lol exactly! And plus I like an excuse to go bumpin

 

[drowndindreams]

Lol they do look a lot a like now, Im working on getting some rims for a graduation present maybe =) lol. I know this sounds stupid, but did the SLT come on both sides? Cause mine just has the right side.

Lol exactly! And plus I like an excuse to go bumpin

yea for some reason they only pinned it on the right side, kinda weird if you ask me

 

[ZeroCool]

Did mine the other day... it was a BASTARD because the dude before me decided to put those chrome kick panels allll the way around which means 6 inches more adhesive. I started by just warming it a bit and ripping it all off, then hit it with a pressure washer to remove the bulk of the tape..then M.E.K. (methyl ethyl ketone) to remove the residue and it worked great!

 

[blackcoffee]

You all should be listening to these people trying to give you good advise, Do NOT do this without using a 3M wheel. DO NOT take off LT/LS/SLT badges unless your ready to paint that part of your truck. DO NOT use Goof up or **** up or whatever, your just asking for it to mess up your clear coat.

 

[nastety92]

When I did mine I used a heat gun to get the molding off. Then we used gasoline and a plastic ravor. It worked great. Got the whole truck done in about an hour with the help of a friend.

The friend who helped me owns a detailing shop and uses gasoline on a regular basis.

I tried a brand new eraser wheels and got a bit to aggressive with it and left a few marks in the paint/ clear.

Good luck,
Nick

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

WTF!!!!!! I got to the last spot today, and theres bubbles in my paint?! What do I do?? =(

 

[retorq]

Only one thing you can do ...

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

Well other than the gay ass bubble problem, I like the look. At least its not completely noticable, but still a problem. Anyway I got the whole thing done today.

 

[ZeroCool]

Looks good! I took the chrome off the wheel wells too

 

[Chrislovessushi]

yeah I'd take the chrome molding off, or if your truck is like mine and sand or dirt has rubbed the paint off underneith, you can paint them white.

 

[haks310]

Looks good.

Heat gun and eraser wheel would had have gotten all the molding and decals off in half a hour though lol


3M Stripe Off Wheel
NAPA Part# 07498

 

[the big blue bus]

the more and more i see this it makes me want to do it but i dont know how id look on a lifted tahoe. i plan to lift mine eventually and think it looks better on a street rig

 

[Spencer2009]

the more and more i see this it makes me want to do it but i dont know how id look on a lifted tahoe. i plan to lift mine eventually and think it looks better on a street rig

Here ya go its only a 3in Body Lift but ive got 31's on it

1st is before
2nd is after

 

[ZeroCool]

Here's one I found online that I'm basing my 2-Door off of... It's Siiick! With the color-matched doors and mirrors with no molding.. SO clean.

 

[the big blue bus]

Here ya go its only a 3in Body Lift but ive got 31's on it

1st is before
2nd is after

i lke that and thats the lift set up i was planning on too. but mines blue with a silver bottom so im still on the edge of demolding but on a solid color like urs it looks sick

 

[Spencer2009]

Thanks!
yeah if you decide to demold just make sure you use a stripe off wheel, im still waiting to borrow my brother in laws before i finish.

 

[Mild]

so removing the pinstripe is the same process?

3m eraser wheel and a few minutes time?

 

[haks310]

so removing the pinstripe is the same process?

3m eraser wheel and a few minutes time?

Yes it is.

 

[Mild]

well i might have to give that a try when i get home.

any other tips, like an old credit card, or just follow the directions on the 3m eraser wheel....

 

[haks310]

Just take your time and don't apply too much pressure or stay in the same spot too long.