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CUDA8U · 09-03-2018, 10:50 PM

What is involved with adding side moldings to an already painted truck?

The reason I ask is I may have found a truck but i like the moldings ,can it be done without causing future rust issues from drilling holes?

Willys47 · 09-03-2018, 11:36 PM

maybe some two sided 3M tape would hold it on with out drilling holes.

**clay68c10** · 09-04-2018, 06:56 AM

I would prefer the tape over drilling. If you do drill, definitely put some paint on the bare metal and let it cure before putting the trim on.

plowro8 · 09-04-2018, 07:00 AM

Just use the two sided 3M tape. I did that and it holds it perfectly fine. You have to double and triple it up in areas to bridge the gap between the back side of the molding and the body of the truck, but it is plenty strong to hold it and it looks great. Drilling is a pain in the rear and your truck doesn't like it.

plowro8 · 09-04-2018, 07:11 AM

This trim is just taped on... no drilling

09-03-2018, 10:50 PM	#1
CUDA8U Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: EDMONTON Posts: 260	adding upper/lower side trim after paint What is involved with adding side moldings to an already painted truck? The reason I ask is I may have found a truck but i like the moldings ,can it be done without causing future rust issues from drilling holes?

09-03-2018, 11:36 PM	#2
Willys47 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nanaimo B.C. Posts: 604	Re: adding upper/lower side trim after paint maybe some two sided 3M tape would hold it on with out drilling holes. __________________ I was hooked on these trucks since 1982 when I drove my budys fathers 1968 Custum GMC 396 automatic dana 60 rear with a power lock diff what a ride more fun then we will we can ever tell!!

09-04-2018, 06:56 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: adding upper/lower side trim after paint I would prefer the tape over drilling. If you do drill, definitely put some paint on the bare metal and let it cure before putting the trim on. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-04-2018, 07:00 AM	#4
plowro8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 114	Re: adding upper/lower side trim after paint Just use the two sided 3M tape. I did that and it holds it perfectly fine. You have to double and triple it up in areas to bridge the gap between the back side of the molding and the body of the truck, but it is plenty strong to hold it and it looks great. Drilling is a pain in the rear and your truck doesn't like it.

09-04-2018, 07:11 AM	#5
plowro8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 114	Re: adding upper/lower side trim after paint This trim is just taped on... no drilling Attached Images



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