De-molded the Yukon

[08grey]

Use a little rubbing compound to get get the paint gloss back.

 

[1sckhoe]

looks super clean man. i know what im doing next week!

 

[upwtoys]

Has anyone ever noticed any fading if you do this to an older vehicle? I have a 2010 black GMC Yukon and I really want to take the moldings off but I'm afraid it will be noticeable from the degradation of the paint from UV compared to the area behind the molding?

John

 

[08grey]

You should be fine with black. Only issue will be depending how many swirl marks n such you have the paint behind the molding will be fresh.

 

[upwtoys]

Thanks 08grey for the quick response, I'm hoping to gain the courage over the next few weeks to make this happen.

Thanks,

John

 

[08grey]

I want to do mine too so I know how you feel. I did it before and I used dental floss to get behind the molding and cut the tape. Then a rubber wheel or some goo gone and elbow grease will finish it up. Tennis elbow can definitely be avoided with the rubber wheel. Some rubbing compound on a clean microfiber will shine it all up after all the tape is off.

 

[1sckhoe]

I did this to my 08 and I didn't have any problems. I highly suggest the 3m ear wiser wheel though. It will save you a lot of time and headache!

 

[AOK]

Has anyone taken the side molding off a NNBS z71? I like the clean look, but think it may look strange with the fenders... Pics?

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P.S. OP, looks great! Is that the mocha steel metallic? or the greystone or whatever its called?