Z-71 lower plastics

[corvette744]

Is anyone familiar with removing the faded gray plastics on the z71 models.i popped of 1 clip and seen i was pulling what looked like double sided tape off-so i stopped.

 

[73impala]

From what I recall they are clipped on but there are also a ton of rivets behind them. Removed them from a friends z71 and then they had all the holes filled and painted.

Edit:

just the rivets hold them on

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/black-plastic-around-the-z71-side-steps-removal.44862/

 

[HiHoeSilver]

From what I recall they are clipped on but there are also a ton of rivets behind them. Removed them from a friends z71 and then they had all the holes filled and painted.

Edit:

just the rivets hold them on

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/black-plastic-around-the-z71-side-steps-removal.44862/

Those are nnbs. The NBS is a different ball game. The rockers are slotted under there where the nerf bars mount. I cant find it now that I'm looking ,but there is a thread with pics. You will see it and say "well shit , I guess I have to put them back." I have come to the conclusion that it is best to paint or bedliner them.

 

[73impala]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/wheel-well-and-rocker-molding-removal.2520/

 

[HiHoeSilver]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/wheel-well-and-rocker-molding-removal.2520/

That's the one. Nice work.

 

[73impala]

I don't remember slits being behind it though just the rivet hole.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I don't remember slits being behind it though just the rivet hole.

This is what I was referring to

 

[73impala]

After of the removal

333209_10102654115937201_1144566716_o by James Pate, on Flickr

278187_10151105126594104_496192030_o by James Pate, on Flickr

 

[HiHoeSilver]

After of the removal

333209_10102654115937201_1144566716_o by James Pate, on Flickr

278187_10151105126594104_496192030_o by James Pate, on Flickr

Hmmm. One of these things is not like the other ...

 

[73impala]

Lol steps were removed.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Lol steps were removed.

Why does it look so different than the black one? Is there another sheet metal piece that came off under the plastic?

 

[73impala]

Why does it look so different than the black one? Is there another sheet metal piece that came off under the plastic?

Must be. Its been so long ago that I dont remember how we too it off or if it was cut off ans the truck is long gone now .

 

[corvette744]

Im not wanting to remove-for ever i just wanted to make them black to match-i should of been a little clearer.No one will warranty them if they paint them checked 2 body shops.Looks like line x it is-have to remove them all looked like a big job and i dont have the rivets or gun to do it.My rear 3 bumper pads are faded to a light gray has anyone just put standard non z-71 pads on theirs are they not black already.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Im not wanting to remove-for ever i just wanted to make them black to match-i should of been a little clearer.No one will warranty them if they paint them checked 2 body shops.Looks like line x it is-have to remove them all looked like a big job and i dont have the rivets or gun to do it.My rear 3 bumper pads are faded to a light gray has anyone just put standard non z-71 pads on theirs are they not black already.

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I did a denali rear bumper, so it's black. Now it's just ALL the rest of them.....

 

[ezstriper]

off subject a little, I have a brand new set of these Z71 steps, roof rack, from a suburban if anybody is interested, removed from brand new truck years ago, in storage since..rob 540-847-0514

 

[corvette744]

So rear non z-71 gray plastics for the bumper have been ordered so no paint needed.I did find a body shop that will paint the front lower fascia black-and side moldings and step bars so maybe next week all parts will be here and get her done.Will post some pics when complete.

 

[corvette744]

So finally got her done,body shop was able to paint front lower dam-and all side lower plastics.I replaced rear with non z-71 step pads with black,and line-x the step bars.I call it perfect now not faded light gray plastics.

 

[M1Gunner]

Why does it look so different than the black one? Is there another sheet metal piece that came off under the plastic?

I had a metal sheet under mine when I removed them... still have them actually.

 

[M1Gunner]

So finally got her done,body shop was able to paint front lower dam-and all side lower plastics.I replaced rear with non z-71 step pads with black,and line-x the step bars.I call it perfect now not faded light gray plastics.

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Nice! Looks amazing brother

 

[M1Gunner]

off subject a little, I have a brand new set of these Z71 steps, roof rack, from a suburban if anybody is interested, removed from brand new truck years ago, in storage since..rob 540-847-0514

Yeah still have all mine Tahoe z71 pieces too kept in storage