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71/454 · 01-18-2006, 02:38 AM

I was wondering if anyone has heard of someone making new woodgain decal product. I was told by an older friend they used to make this to replace the peeling decal on the lower mouldings rather than replace the entire moulding, you could just buy it in a roll. I went to 3m today and the guy almost laughed out loud and said that they havent made it in years. But everyone else I talk to says it is still made. Any help?

**pjmoreland** · 01-18-2006, 03:15 AM

It's listed in the LMC catalog:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0037.html

I have no idea what the quality is like.

71/454 · 01-18-2006, 03:46 AM

yep thats it thanks very much!

**special-K** · 01-18-2006, 10:29 AM

Available from many other sources as well.

cstanley · 01-18-2006, 10:37 AM

i've also used the original GM product. it came in a roll about 14-18 inches tall, and was designed for the woodgrained sides on station wagons. i had to cut it into strips to fit, but it worked very well. i put it on about 10 years ago, and it still looks fine.

ChevLoRay · 01-18-2006, 11:34 AM

3M made some called Dinoc. I have an old roll of it that was supposed to be used for a Ford, I believe. I haven't looked at the can, lately (like the past 10 years).

An old friend took some of the same product, and covered all of the window frame mouldings in his '51 Chevy 2-dr sedan. This was to replace the lost woodgraining that had been on them, when new. He used a heat gun to make the vinyl pliable, then formed it to the metal and it stuck like glue...which is what is on the back.

Huck · 01-18-2006, 12:27 PM

The original GM mouldings had a clear cover tape over the wood grain tape. It held up pretty good without yellowing but after 30+ years, it deserves to crap out a bit. You can get a wood grain style tape in most fabric or craft places. Not sure how well it will hold up but if it gives you a few years, it is probably worth it. Just need to get the right shade of wood. Biggest hassle is getting the trim off and back on without damaging the paint.

see ten · 01-18-2006, 05:17 PM

I used the woodgrain tape to freshen up my tailgate molding (which is a different height tape than the sides use). I think I got it from Chevy Duty.

6772fan · 01-18-2006, 10:32 PM

See Ten- Your tailgate molding looks excellent. How did you fit it around the Chevrolet letters?

**special-K** · 01-18-2006, 10:58 PM

To answer for him.You remove the letters,apply the woodgrain,and reinstall the letters.

**Tim Christian** · 01-18-2006, 11:10 PM

We carry it for the tailgate bands and the lower side molding.

see ten · 01-18-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

To answer for him.You remove the letters,apply the woodgrain,and reinstall the letters.

He is correct! And may I say it was a booger getting the adhesive off from the old decal. Take your time and you will be fine.

Longhorn Man · 01-18-2006, 11:32 PM

And if your truck is more of a beater.... contact paper will do the trick!

Striker169 · 01-19-2006, 12:37 AM

How do you remove the letters on the back?

see ten · 01-19-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Striker169

How do you remove the letters on the back?

Mine is a reproduction piece that had little round clips pushed over the studs on the letters. I had to pull the clips off and flatten them back out for reuse. I used a small socket to press the clips back on to the studs. I don't know what kind of fasteners a OEM piece would have. Either way you will be taking the trim off the tailgate to fix it.

powell72 · 01-19-2006, 07:37 PM

The OEM ones are riveted on! I ended up finding a better used one instead for my truck.

6772fan · 01-19-2006, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the info on the tailgate band. Since I have the OEM piece, guess I'll search for a better one. Take care.........

01-18-2006, 02:38 AM	#1
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Woodgrain moulding fix? I was wondering if anyone has heard of someone making new woodgain decal product. I was told by an older friend they used to make this to replace the peeling decal on the lower mouldings rather than replace the entire moulding, you could just buy it in a roll. I went to 3m today and the guy almost laughed out loud and said that they havent made it in years. But everyone else I talk to says it is still made. Any help?

01-18-2006, 03:15 AM	#2
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,981	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? It's listed in the LMC catalog: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cb/0037.html I have no idea what the quality is like.

01-18-2006, 03:46 AM	#3
71/454 Turbo Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? yep thats it thanks very much!

01-18-2006, 10:29 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? Available from many other sources as well. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-18-2006, 10:37 AM	#5
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? i've also used the original GM product. it came in a roll about 14-18 inches tall, and was designed for the woodgrained sides on station wagons. i had to cut it into strips to fit, but it worked very well. i put it on about 10 years ago, and it still looks fine.

01-18-2006, 11:34 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? 3M made some called Dinoc. I have an old roll of it that was supposed to be used for a Ford, I believe. I haven't looked at the can, lately (like the past 10 years). An old friend took some of the same product, and covered all of the window frame mouldings in his '51 Chevy 2-dr sedan. This was to replace the lost woodgraining that had been on them, when new. He used a heat gun to make the vinyl pliable, then formed it to the metal and it stuck like glue...which is what is on the back. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-18-2006, 12:27 PM	#7
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? The original GM mouldings had a clear cover tape over the wood grain tape. It held up pretty good without yellowing but after 30+ years, it deserves to crap out a bit. You can get a wood grain style tape in most fabric or craft places. Not sure how well it will hold up but if it gives you a few years, it is probably worth it. Just need to get the right shade of wood. Biggest hassle is getting the trim off and back on without damaging the paint.

01-18-2006, 05:17 PM	#8
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? I used the woodgrain tape to freshen up my tailgate molding (which is a different height tape than the sides use). I think I got it from Chevy Duty.

01-18-2006, 10:32 PM	#9
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? See Ten- Your tailgate molding looks excellent. How did you fit it around the Chevrolet letters? __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red

01-18-2006, 10:58 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? To answer for him.You remove the letters,apply the woodgrain,and reinstall the letters. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-18-2006, 11:10 PM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? We carry it for the tailgate bands and the lower side molding.

01-18-2006, 11:32 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? And if your truck is more of a beater.... contact paper will do the trick! Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-18-2006 at 11:34 PM.

01-19-2006, 12:37 AM	#14
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? How do you remove the letters on the back?

01-19-2006, 07:37 PM	#16
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? The OEM ones are riveted on! I ended up finding a better used one instead for my truck. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-19-2006, 10:28 PM	#17
6772fan Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 380	Re: Woodgrain moulding fix? Thanks for the info on the tailgate band. Since I have the OEM piece, guess I'll search for a better one. Take care......... __________________ Lane 1979 Chevy SWB- (Second owner- Father in Law was first) 1979 Chevy Silverado SWB-Red/Red



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