Side Molding and Trim After Painting or Not?

[PlayingWithTBI]

I bought the "B" pillar emblems since my OE ones looked faded and I figured they may get ruined when removed for paint. The ones I found were ~$20/pair instead of ~$70/each for OE ones. Well, IDK which I like better. Maybe try to clean up the OE ones IF they survive
Opinions?

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[df2x4]

Are you sure those old emblems are actually OE? I've never seen a set with the rounded corners like that on these trucks from the factory. Not saying it didn't happen, but all the ones I've seen have been the rectangular ones like the new set you got.

I've seen LMC and a couple other places selling the rounded ones though...

https://www.lmctruck.com/1988-98-chevy-gmc/emblems-decals/cd-1988-98-emblems-for-chevrolet

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

Are you sure those old emblems are actually OE? I've never seen a set with the rounded corners like that on these trucks from the factory. Not saying it didn't happen, but all the ones I've seen have been the rectangular ones like the new set you got.

IDK, you may be right. The truck was repainted by MAACO back in ~2000 before I bought it. I'm just assuming they would mask everything not remove and reapply.

Does anyone have a picture of their truck with the rounded ones?

 

[kennythewelder]

I have only seen those rounded emblems on GMT 800 trucks.

 

[Hipster]

Once you peel them off they never quite lay the same when trying to re-install them. They don't always come off clean either where the gold and silver stay intact. look funky.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

After searching, along with others, for @1ton-o-fun thread VIN Decoder, I went off on a tangent to see if I can find what color my truck originally was. He couldn't find my VIN - maybe too old? Anyway I can't seem to have any luck. FWIU the code starts with WA then 4 letters/numbers but, I have WA- L8860??? Maybe someone smarter than me can figure it out? FYI, it's an 88 C1500 Silverado if that matters

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[thegawd]

theres a lower and an upper color for the 2 tones... so just remove the 'L' and the 'U'.... for WA8860 for Light Huron Blue Metallic.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

just remove the 'L' and the 'U'.... for WA8860 for Light Huron Blue Metallic.

Thanks, now it makes sense! That Light Huron Blue Metallic looks almost too light though, oh well. It ain't gonna be that anymore

 

[618 Syndicate]

Thanks, I'm a little Leary about black or smoke. I wonder if anyone has pictures of them with a blue body?


Yeah, I thought you had Anzo lights but wasn't sure. They are somewhat proud of them, huh?

I have run black tails with LEDs on 400's and 800's, never had an issue. Of course nobody has an issue until they do, but as long as they can be seen and the brake lights/signals are noticeably brighter than tail lights, I don't see why it would be a problem. As far as black on blue, that's personal taste. I think the red would look better with the style of truck you're going for, but that's just me.
I have a digital flasher from amazon (like $8) and it works great.

 

[PlayingWithTBI]

I have run black tails with LEDs on 400's and 800's, never had an issue. Of course nobody has an issue until they do, but as long as they can be seen and the brake lights/signals are noticeably brighter than tail lights, I don't see why it would be a problem. As far as black on blue, that's personal taste. I think the red would look better with the style of truck you're going for, but that's just me.

Sorry, I may have misled by saying I'm leery of black tail lights. I was thinking about black on blue, not being too dim. I ordered the red ones I posted above because I'm too cheap to buy the Anzo. They both look almost identical.