Side molding color fade

[Jason#9]

I have a Silver 05 Laramie Quad Cab 4x4 2500... The side molding has faded. It seems like the shiny layer is gone and it is now yellowing and has a rough, sort of porous, feel to it.



If I remove these side strips are there hols underneath or is it just stuck there with adhesive tape? If I replace them where can I get a set of chrome strips that wont fade?



Thanks!

 

[Bob V]

It is just taped on, no holes underneth. I removed mine and put the full height SS rocker panels on.

 

[Prairie Dog]

You can get chrome parts from Dodge, they used to be about $165 (a couple of years ago) for the complete set.

 

[Heavyweight]

Get Duplicolor exact match,,, tape it off, sand it, wipe it down and repaint... Works like a CHAMP! They are easier to paint then metal. I have done this,,, also lots of fixed plastic bumpers etc. Or, you can buy new ones...

 

[Jason#9]

sounds like i am not the first to have this happen. Thanks for the info!

 

[Jason#9]

Chrome molding - online site?

Anyone know of an online site to order Dodge chrome strips? Thanks!

 

[JHardwick]

Mine are getting a little dull as well on the Dark Garnet.



One thing I'm surprised has not come up is the paint coming off of the air-air tanks on the older aluminum models ... ... ... ... I know the newer ones are plastic.

 

[Arkapigdiesel]

Anyone know of an online site to order Dodge chrome strips? Thanks!

I just ordered mine off of eBay. Wyatt Arp Dodge had the best price and they were extremely quick in shipping. Here's a link to the chrome moulding.

 

[RAlberg]

sounds like i am not the first to have this happen. Thanks for the info!

Nope your not alone. Took mine to dealer last week and asked for replacement(under 36,000 miles on truck). I was happily surprised, the dealer ordered a new replacement under the warranty.

 

[Jason#9]

I just ordered mine off of eBay. Wyatt Arp Dodge had the best price and they were extremely quick in shipping. Here's a link to the chrome moulding.

Thank you!

 

[donnier]

If your refering to the strip along the body, mine was fading and I put a coat of Mothers Back to Black on it every other wash and it looks as good as new.

Just a thought.

 

[Nate]

I used the Back to Black on my truck, on the bumper covers, mirrors, door handles, etc. It helped some with MANY coats, but didn't work that great. I think painting it with bumper black is the best choice.

 

[Nate]

Yeah I saw that one as well. I may give that a shot. I think it's a black dye kinda like shoe polish.