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86swb · 03-11-2013, 04:17 PM

Has anyone ever had their tailgate band chromed? Would love to see a picture.

86swb · 03-11-2013, 05:17 PM

Second thought, polished?

86swb · 03-11-2013, 05:54 PM

Also found this on another site. http://www.gm***************/forum/s...ead.php?t=4132

meatwagon83 · 03-11-2013, 06:42 PM

sounds like a good solution for one thats scratched up

bbbc10 · 03-12-2013, 06:11 AM

only pic I have of my old one had

86swb · 03-12-2013, 07:25 AM

Is that polished or chromed? Also, is that a refection or scratches in the band? Must be polished. Does not compair to your chrome bumper. Thanks for the picture.

bbbc10 · 03-12-2013, 09:24 AM

its polished..and jus a reflection...but it looked beter in person....really not a good pic

86swb · 03-12-2013, 09:39 AM

They told me it would discolor after awhile if you have it polished. Did yours?

68Timber · 03-12-2013, 09:49 AM

I polished mine on the 79, it faded again. I'm going to leave it off when I paint it. The newer style is available repop.

JWall · 03-12-2013, 10:06 AM

It's a 76 but its polished

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86swb · 03-12-2013, 10:36 AM

I wonder if you could clear coat it so it would not fade after it got polished?

86swb · 03-12-2013, 10:45 AM

Bruiser, the reason yours faded is because from the factory it is anodized so it does not fade but it still seems to any way after time. When you polishe it you take the factory anodize off so it has no protection. I was told if I had mine polished I would have to keep it up. Keep it polished. This is what I was told.

68Timber · 03-12-2013, 11:14 AM

Mine wasn't near as milky as some I've seen and it was still a ton of work. I used buffing wheels on a die grinder and tried several of the recommended polishes and still spent a weekend on it. I don't like it enough to keep that up.

The truck looks fine without it.

kalbert · 03-13-2013, 12:30 AM

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The newer style is available repop.

It is? I haven't seen them. Not calling you out, just want to know where you saw them so I can get one!
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meatwagon83 · 03-13-2013, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

It is? I haven't seen them. Not calling you out, just want to know where you saw them so I can get one!
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x2!

cory d · 03-13-2013, 02:07 AM

what about the people who drive behind you at night? do the cab band too.

68Timber · 03-13-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kalbert

It is? I haven't seen them. Not calling you out, just want to know where you saw them so I can get one!
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Ah, it is for K5's, I don't know about pickemups.

COOP3726 · 03-13-2013, 07:55 AM

Someone told me to cut the coating off of it with muratic acid and sand it to get the discoloration off and I have sanding on mine for weeks. The only thing that happened to mine is it is shinny now instead of the brushed look. SO, I am going to paint the thing with silver urethane and clear coat it. I'm sure the paint will look just as good.

kalbert · 03-13-2013, 09:03 AM

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Ah, it is for K5's, I don't know about pickemups.

K5 is what I'd want, I was planning to move the handle inside anyway.
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68Timber · 03-13-2013, 09:18 AM

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K5 is what I'd want, I was planning to move the handle inside anyway.
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http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=45

COOP3726 · 03-13-2013, 09:30 AM

Will the LMC one work on the 85 C10 tailgates?

COOP3726 · 03-13-2013, 09:53 AM

Ooops! I did not look good enough. I see that the handle indention is not there, so it will not work. I don't want handle inside of tailgate.

bbbc10 · 03-13-2013, 12:09 PM

I have the k5 one now an love it

86swb · 03-13-2013, 12:48 PM

Too bad they do not have ones for our pickups.

COOP3726 · 03-13-2013, 12:54 PM

They have ones for the pickups, but they are $600 or so dollars and mine is not dented at all, it was just discolored. So I am going to paint mine Silver Urethane with clear coat until they supply them cheaper.

03-11-2013, 04:17 PM	#1
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Chromed tailgate band Has anyone ever had their tailgate band chromed? Would love to see a picture. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-11-2013, 05:17 PM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band Second thought, polished? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS Last edited by 86swb; 03-11-2013 at 05:41 PM.

03-11-2013, 05:54 PM	#3
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band Also found this on another site. http://www.gm*************/forum/s...ead.php?t=4132 __________________ John or 86** (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-11-2013, 06:42 PM	#4
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: Chromed tailgate band sounds like a good solution for one thats scratched up

03-12-2013, 06:11 AM	#5
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Chromed tailgate band only pic I have of my old one had Attached Images

03-12-2013, 07:25 AM	#6
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band Is that polished or chromed? Also, is that a refection or scratches in the band? Must be polished. Does not compair to your chrome bumper. Thanks for the picture. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-12-2013, 09:24 AM	#7
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Chromed tailgate band its polished..and jus a reflection...but it looked beter in person....really not a good pic

03-12-2013, 09:39 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band They told me it would discolor after awhile if you have it polished. Did yours? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-12-2013, 09:49 AM	#9
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Chromed tailgate band I polished mine on the 79, it faded again. I'm going to leave it off when I paint it. The newer style is available repop. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-12-2013, 10:06 AM	#10
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Chromed tailgate band It's a 76 but its polished __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

03-12-2013, 10:36 AM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band I wonder if you could clear coat it so it would not fade after it got polished? __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-12-2013, 10:45 AM	#12
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band Bruiser, the reason yours faded is because from the factory it is anodized so it does not fade but it still seems to any way after time. When you polishe it you take the factory anodize off so it has no protection. I was told if I had mine polished I would have to keep it up. Keep it polished. This is what I was told. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-12-2013, 11:14 AM	#13
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Chromed tailgate band Mine wasn't near as milky as some I've seen and it was still a ton of work. I used buffing wheels on a die grinder and tried several of the recommended polishes and still spent a weekend on it. I don't like it enough to keep that up. The truck looks fine without it. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

03-13-2013, 02:07 AM	#16
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Chromed tailgate band what about the people who drive behind you at night? do the cab band too. __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

03-13-2013, 07:55 AM	#18
COOP3726 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newnan Ga Posts: 88	Re: Chromed tailgate band Someone told me to cut the coating off of it with muratic acid and sand it to get the discoloration off and I have sanding on mine for weeks. The only thing that happened to mine is it is shinny now instead of the brushed look. SO, I am going to paint the thing with silver urethane and clear coat it. I'm sure the paint will look just as good.



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03-13-2013, 09:30 AM	#21
COOP3726 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newnan Ga Posts: 88	Re: Chromed tailgate band Will the LMC one work on the 85 C10 tailgates?

03-13-2013, 09:53 AM	#22
COOP3726 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newnan Ga Posts: 88	Re: Chromed tailgate band Ooops! I did not look good enough. I see that the handle indention is not there, so it will not work. I don't want handle inside of tailgate.

03-13-2013, 12:09 PM	#23
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Chromed tailgate band I have the k5 one now an love it

03-13-2013, 12:48 PM	#24
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Chromed tailgate band Too bad they do not have ones for our pickups. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-13-2013, 12:54 PM	#25
COOP3726 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newnan Ga Posts: 88	Re: Chromed tailgate band They have ones for the pickups, but they are $600 or so dollars and mine is not dented at all, it was just discolored. So I am going to paint mine Silver Urethane with clear coat until they supply them cheaper.

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