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flashed · 09-23-2013, 09:30 PM

What color are the gravel shields supposed to be for white painted bumpers ,body color ,black ,or white ? After 2 1/2 years in the bodyshop they are finally making progress and are ready to paint the rear sport bumper white and need to know about the gravel shields ,I told them I thought they should be black but Im not really sure as mine were missing when I bought the truck.

**chiefcfd** · 09-23-2013, 09:42 PM

Most I remember were body color. You can do whatever you like though. It's your call.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-24-2013, 09:31 AM

I always thought they were semi-gloss black. Thats what mine were originally.

flashed · 09-24-2013, 09:33 AM

Anyone got pics of them black and body color .

**special-K** · 09-24-2013, 09:33 AM

I think you're right. Most repainted trucks have body color over spray on the factory black.I'd paint them black either way...unless going for 100% original. Figure black makes them go away to make a cleaner line,and they're nothing to show off.

BrianG · 09-24-2013, 09:57 AM

Just curious... what is the gravel shield? I was planning on putting the sport bumpers on my truck to finish off the restorartion at some point.. I have not heard of the gravel shiled though... Maybe something I'll have to purchase. Thanks!

flashed · 09-24-2013, 12:15 PM

Im thinking the used ones I bought here and misplaced were black ,so I will probably go black. The gravel shields go above the bumper brackets below the bumper ,really gives it a finished look. Thanks everyone.

**TBONE1964** · 09-24-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianG

Just curious... what is the gravel shield? I was planning on putting the sport bumpers on my truck to finish off the restorartion at some point.. I have not heard of the gravel shiled though... Maybe something I'll have to purchase. Thanks!

They look like this Brian. They bolt to the top of the bumper brackets on a truck with a sport bumper and they are there to keep road grime that fly's off of the rear tires off of the tail gate.

If you don't drive on dirt or muddy roads, then you probably won't miss them being installed. It does make it complete though when they are there.

BrianG · 09-24-2013, 02:33 PM

thanks TBone... is there a reproduction one available that you know of? I looked in the LMC catalog and couldn't find it.

Thanks,
Brian

*Mister-B* · 09-24-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianG

thanks TBone... is there a reproduction one available that you know of? I looked in the LMC catalog and couldn't find it.

Thanks,
Brian

I just bought mine from Brothers. They were on sale too
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09-23-2013, 09:30 PM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Sport Bumper Gravel Shields What color are the gravel shields supposed to be for white painted bumpers ,body color ,black ,or white ? After 2 1/2 years in the bodyshop they are finally making progress and are ready to paint the rear sport bumper white and need to know about the gravel shields ,I told them I thought they should be black but Im not really sure as mine were missing when I bought the truck.

09-23-2013, 09:42 PM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields Most I remember were body color. You can do whatever you like though. It's your call. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

09-24-2013, 09:31 AM	#3
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,564	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields I always thought they were semi-gloss black. Thats what mine were originally.

09-24-2013, 09:33 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields Anyone got pics of them black and body color .

09-24-2013, 09:33 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields I think you're right. Most repainted trucks have body color over spray on the factory black.I'd paint them black either way...unless going for 100% original. Figure black makes them go away to make a cleaner line,and they're nothing to show off. __________________ "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 ~

09-24-2013, 09:57 AM	#6
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields Just curious... what is the gravel shield? I was planning on putting the sport bumpers on my truck to finish off the restorartion at some point.. I have not heard of the gravel shiled though... Maybe something I'll have to purchase. Thanks!

09-24-2013, 12:15 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields Im thinking the used ones I bought here and misplaced were black ,so I will probably go black. The gravel shields go above the bumper brackets below the bumper ,really gives it a finished look. Thanks everyone.

09-24-2013, 02:33 PM	#9
BrianG Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oakley, Michigan Posts: 735	Re: Sport Bumper Gravel Shields thanks TBone... is there a reproduction one available that you know of? I looked in the LMC catalog and couldn't find it. Thanks, Brian

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