Silverado Tailgate Band Vinyl Letters?

[spf1268]

Thanks for the assist Peter - those are correct for the mid-level Cheyenne tailgate.
Not sure if the size is the same. Will look into it.

It's interesting you can buy the base level WT Work Truck decal and the mid-level Cheyenne decal.
Phoenix Graphics has both available.
Or like I said you can buy the entire aluminum panel.

Was hoping someone had gone down this road already. But I do like and appreciate the vinyl shop suggestions.

 

[kennythewelder]

Kenny - you said the magic words: "it's a lot of work"

That is what I was trying to avoid. When I did my 68 C10 tailgate years ago it took about 15 minutes to apply and squeegee the vinyl letters onto the freshly painted tailgate. Turned out great and it was easy.

Man, you just don't know how often I have thought about pulling the aluminum banner, and just doing black rally strips on the tail gate as well. I would just make it match the hood. I usually have these thoughts after about 45 minutes of rebuffing out the aluminum.

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[alpinecrick]

Like a sign shop. We have places here that will cut whatever you want out of vinyl.

Cool idea. I’m wanting to clean up my tailgate bands my both my obs trucks and was wondering about the lettering.

 

[97C1500TJ]

I went the easy way and scuffed it up, painted the whole thing silver, and then taped the lettering and painted it black. Super easy

 

[97C1500TJ]

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[spf1268]

I went the easy way and scuffed it up, painted the whole thing silver, and then taped the lettering and painted it black. Super easy

Very interesting idea - I never considered painting the aluminum band silver.
What color silver did you go with to replicate the factory finish?

Really well done and super creative solution to a common issue. Thanks for posting.

 

[97C1500TJ]

Very interesting idea - I never considered painting the aluminum band silver.
What color silver did you go with to replicate the factory finish?

Really well done and super creative solution to a common issue. Thanks for posting.

I think I still have the paint can. I can go find it and post what it is later but it was just something from Lowe’s

 

[1madmouse]

Boy whatever you do don't leave anything thicker than a piece of paper on the bumper if you open the gate it will put a nice dent in that pretty aluminum strip . I found out the hard way and the new one is about $225 at LMC.

 

[WOOD77]

You can always do what I did, but it's a lot of work, and a lot of work to keep up. I stripped off all of the clear coat, and paint. Buffed out the aluminum too a mirror shine, then taped and painted the letters. Oh wait, you said your tape skills aren't that good. LOL, ok, I'm showing off my work, here is a pic pic or 2, or more.

This looks amazing!!!!

 

[kennythewelder]

This looks amazing!!!!

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