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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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how hard is it to take the moldings and emblems off?
Elbow grease method, using adhesive remover (like Goo Gone):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saNP7cdFck

Easy way, using 3M eraser wheel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHKN5_UfDik

Either will work.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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thanks slp, big help...the wheels that you have on your truck, did they come stock on it? are they 17s?
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bmd_CL
thanks slp, big help...the wheels that you have on your truck, did they come stock on it? are they 17s?
They are indeed 17-inch stockers. Didn't have a picture of my wheels up close, but here is a good picture I got off of Google. I run 245/70/17 Yokohama tires. Been thinking about some OEM 20s , but my 17s ride very well and are in excellent shape.
2003 silverado regular cab-89j85rc.jpg
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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i like those, i dont really like my stock 16s as much as those...i found some torq thrust look alike rims that are pretty nice, they are 17 by 8s...what size tire would yall run on that rim? i think after new rims im gonna lower it probably 2/4 if that makes any difference which im sure it does
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bmd_CL
... how hard is it to take the moldings and emblems off?

and does anyone know where i can get a set of ss wheels for pretty cheap?
or a set of 6 bolt 18s that would look good on there? ...
Not bad at all.
I've never done the eraser wheel method, but I'd like to see it in action. I've done heat gun w/. 3M adhesive remover many times. If using a heat gun, careful on paint. You wanna heat molding, but not blister paint. Keep heat moving just enough to get it to peel off, but don't hold it in place too long.

If I knew, those inexpensive SS wheels would be on mine.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Hahaha lol yea, what did yall think about the rims i posted up earlier? Anyone got any pictures of rims like that on your truck?
What size tires do you think i should go with with them rims (17 by 8)...
Im gonna lower it about 2/4 also
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Your truck is a good starting point. Just keep your truck clean and simple....it will do wonders on the looks. I would:
-Remove moldings
-Lower 2/4
-Get some simple OEM wheels (Caddy 18's, SS 20's, etc.)
-Tint side/back window
-Avoid temptation of stickers or emblems
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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That sounds like a good list of mods, i think the only thing ill change will be colormatching and the wheels...i really like those i posted and think in black theyll look good
as for stickers and stuff, i hate it, it ruins the truck most of the time
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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well the front looks a lot better now...or so i think, what do yall think

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