What did you do to your 21+ T1XX today?

[shekmark]

Black Z71 badges and corner markers/rear reflectors
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Where did you get those products? I don’t like the way the red looks on miy Z71 side emblems or those yellow sidelights. How did you remove the original side emblems?

 

[shekmark]

I decided to go with new black badges to get the high gloss look. Dip is typically more of a matte or satin look.

With that being said, if I had known how fragile the paint is I would have tried hyper dip piano black. For comparison of paint hardness/durability, I had to be more aggressive to remove adhesive when I removed a spoiler on my 6 yr old Ford and it’s paint barely needed light buffing when I was finished. Not sure if it’s due to todays water based paints being less durable, thinner or??

I apologize because I think this was discussed, but there are too many pages to go through. I want to remove my Z71 fender badges. My plan is a heat gun and floss. Any advice?

 

[66 Galaxie]

Be patient and take your time.

I suggest you pick up some adhesive remover which will be much more effective than goo gone for any residual adhesive.

Measure carefully and/or use masking/painters tape to mark where the original badges are so you can put new badges back in the right spot.

 

[SouthernSwagger]

Front side marker lights. Changed from orange to bright white. Chipping away at stock

 

[66 Galaxie]

Looks good. Do the white marker lights still work as reflectors too?

 

[Saltydog]

Front side marker lights. Changed from orange to bright white. Chipping away at stock
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Your rig is looking fantastic!

 

[Banks22]

Front side marker lights. Changed from orange to bright white. Chipping away at stock

Truck looks sweet! Makes me want to trade in my Silverado and go this route!

 

[SouthernSwagger]

Looks good. Do the white marker lights still work as reflectors too?

I'm not sure that they're technically legal but they do meet the intent of the front side reflectors. Also, there isn't an inspection process in SC.

 

[shekmark]

Removed my chrome side badges. Fishing line and 3M adhesive remover. I still see a little something on the side. Maybe some polishing compound and wax. I used some Meguires Quick Detailer but it isn’t enough. Debating leaving bare or getting all black Z71 badges. Hmmm. I have two small 6.2 L badges. I may just add one to left rear tailgate. Someone else posted a pic of that. It looked good.

 

[66 Galaxie]

Looks great, nice job!