Airbrushing trim

[Kennuck]

At the price of NOS trim or good condition used trim I'm thinking maybe this is an option. And no holes to drill for clips etc. Has anyone on here done this? http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl.../photo_02.html

[Hawghauler]

I haven't done it myself, but I saw it done on "Overhaulin", it looked pretty cool. It does take some skill though to make it look like real chrome. Not something the average guy could do himself. Plus it would probably cost more than trim to pay someone else to do it. But you're right it won't require you to drill holes or fuss with getting trim to fit properly, or even finding good trim.
If you do it, make sure we get to see some pics of it when your done.

[JointTech]

theres a couple builds on here with it. It looked really good. But the rest of those builds were unbelievable/out of my league as well so I never considered it.

[eagleuh1]

Saw a Nomad wagon on Power tour couple years ago had painted trim. Had to see it up close to realize it wasn't real. Even up close it looked really nice. I liked the idea because it doesn't collect dirt, wax....

[Mister-B]

I think it'll look phony. Like a bad toupe. Better to go bald, or do it right IMHO.

Do you have any junk yards near by? It might take you 6 months, but you could probably collect the pieces you need

[leftybass209]

I'd take faux patina over airbrushed trim any day. Actual trim can provide a barrier between your vehicle and dents. Ie: how many perfect trim pieces have you seen? The painted glare will also be remarkably obvious on an overcast day. I take nothing away from the talent it takes but it's too NASCAR'ish.

[In The Ten Ring]

I would think that the original trim (moulding) would be a salt trap. Now I don't plan on driving my truck in winter but......I like to overplan everything in my life.

I do like pin stripes on cars....

Original moulding comes up for sale on the boards and there are fenders/doors with the holes in them for sale also. I wouldn't be comfortable drilling my own holes either.

[eagleuh1]

Kennuck, for what it would cost to have someone to paint it on if you can't do it yourself, Mar-K in Oklahoma makes real nice trim. I've thought about it if I ever get too finish my 68.

[Kennuck]

I like the look of the two tone with the trim on these older trucks but not to crazy about the grime that collects behind the trim. Also water drips from under the trim long after you're done washing and drying the truck.

Not too concerned about using the trim to to protect the truck from parking lot dings. My late model F150 doesn't have any trim and no door dings either I'm the guy that parks out in the middle of nowhere to avoid that.

I'm thinking of recreating the look of one my Dad owned back in 69 it was dark blue with white on bottom and top. I'm not looking to create an exact replica as mine is a shortbox and has rally's and chrome bumpers.
Here is an old pic.

[Kennuck]

That's me in the red and white striped shirt, I've had a few birthdays since then.

[Eddie H.]

I wish that someone would manufacture rubber adhesive trim molding with the same size and look as the original. It would be more durable, dent resistant, easier to install and line up straight without drilling any holes. It would also be much less expensive than the original. Somebody like LMC could probably have it made without too much trouble.