Tailgate Band Restoration - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChaseDale3and8 · 08-22-2007, 04:08 PM

Does anyone here know how to get dings out of a tailgate band without completely destroying it? How would you separate the outside skin from the inner without tearing it up?

Also, what would be the proper thing to use to get the dings out once inner and outer structure have been separated? A body hammer and dolly? Brass hammer and piece of wood?

These bands are expensive to buy new as everyone knows. I have one real good used one but it has a couple of dings in it that I want to repair, then buff it out with my powerball. One more thing, what kind of black paint should be used around the outside edge where it's painted? Thanks guys. ...Joe

Srubydo1986 · 08-22-2007, 08:09 PM

you bend the tabs up to remove it/ seperate it as for get dings out that not that easy so normalyy people just replace it.

ChaseDale3and8 · 08-23-2007, 12:16 PM

I have 3 used ones.I am going to attempt to straighten the worst one first and see what happens. Man these things are well over $400 new. I could have gotten one for $250 from my buddy down at my local Chevrolet dealership but GM has discontinued them.

So I'm going to try to make one of these work before I consider buying a new one. And there's always the swap meets. Might get lucky and find a perfect one someday! ...Joe

Srubydo1986 · 08-23-2007, 06:29 PM

i have 3 0nes off a jimmy so no handle they are all in good shape some small scratches and one ding i think but for 21-19 years old i cant blame them. But of luck on restoring one if it works let us know i might try it some day.

**N2TRUX** · 08-24-2007, 12:33 AM

Do not strike it directly with anything or you will damage the finish. I would try using a block of smooth wood on the inside and lay it on a very smooth surface. Hammer against the wood surface and see how it goes.

BTW- Those can be bought as reproductions.

TexasJeff · 08-24-2007, 08:38 AM

I Knocked A Few Dents Out Of Mine, All Were Along The Edges So I Did Not Have To Remove The Rear Support Channel. I Did What N2truk Said And Used A Couple Pieces Of Wood To Smooth It Out, It Is Not Perfect But Better Than What I Started With And My Truck Is Just A Driver.

OH BTW I HAVE LIKE 4 EXTRAS IN MY ATTIC, COUPLE GMC'S AND A COUPLE CHEVY'S ALL WITH SOME PROBLEMS

08-22-2007, 04:08 PM	#1
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Tailgate Band Restoration Does anyone here know how to get dings out of a tailgate band without completely destroying it? How would you separate the outside skin from the inner without tearing it up? Also, what would be the proper thing to use to get the dings out once inner and outer structure have been separated? A body hammer and dolly? Brass hammer and piece of wood? These bands are expensive to buy new as everyone knows. I have one real good used one but it has a couple of dings in it that I want to repair, then buff it out with my powerball. One more thing, what kind of black paint should be used around the outside edge where it's painted? Thanks guys. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

08-22-2007, 08:09 PM	#2
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Tailgate Band Restoration you bend the tabs up to remove it/ seperate it as for get dings out that not that easy so normalyy people just replace it. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

08-23-2007, 12:16 PM	#3
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Tailgate Band Restoration I have 3 used ones.I am going to attempt to straighten the worst one first and see what happens. Man these things are well over $400 new. I could have gotten one for $250 from my buddy down at my local Chevrolet dealership but GM has discontinued them. So I'm going to try to make one of these work before I consider buying a new one. And there's always the swap meets. Might get lucky and find a perfect one someday! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

08-23-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Tailgate Band Restoration i have 3 0nes off a jimmy so no handle they are all in good shape some small scratches and one ding i think but for 21-19 years old i cant blame them. But of luck on restoring one if it works let us know i might try it some day. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 08-23-2007 at 06:30 PM.*

08-24-2007, 12:33 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Tailgate Band Restoration Do not strike it directly with anything or you will damage the finish. I would try using a block of smooth wood on the inside and lay it on a very smooth surface. Hammer against the wood surface and see how it goes. BTW- Those can be bought as reproductions. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-24-2007, 08:38 AM	#6
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Tailgate Band Restoration I Knocked A Few Dents Out Of Mine, All Were Along The Edges So I Did Not Have To Remove The Rear Support Channel. I Did What N2truk Said And Used A Couple Pieces Of Wood To Smooth It Out, It Is Not Perfect But Better Than What I Started With And My Truck Is Just A Driver. OH BTW I HAVE LIKE 4 EXTRAS IN MY ATTIC, COUPLE GMC'S AND A COUPLE CHEVY'S ALL WITH SOME PROBLEMS __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 08-24-2007 at 08:43 AM.

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