I love that color too, very subtle 
Remove Cladding? Opinions Please..
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So I went and took the front cladding off, my truck is now clean. Well actually by looking at the photos, my truck is not clean and is in need of a wash... 
On a sad note, I found some body damage
It was not under the trim, but looks like my door opened too far when the wind grabbed it from my hand, 
and the hinge hit and puckered out the knife edge. The worse part is that the paint has chipped there and is now gone 
Not sure what I am going to do to fix it. I am open to suggestions... FYI, the spot across from the damage is a water droplet.
On a sad note, I found some body damage
It was not under the trim, but looks like my door opened too far when the wind grabbed it from my hand, and the hinge hit and puckered out the knife edge. The worse part is that the paint has chipped there and is now gone Not sure what I am going to do to fix it. I am open to suggestions... FYI, the spot across from the damage is a water droplet.
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Thanks for the feedback
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The truck looks great David!
One warning for you though... I have had a similar situation with a vehicle and learned a lesson from it. A small place like yours had been banged and bent up... the paint had chipped just a little like yours. I used a rubber mallet and popped it back into place, but... when I did, the surrounding paint for about 2 inches out got crack lines that eventually peeled off and I was left a huge spot that needed paint and even painted it stuck out like a sore thumb.
Lesson? Just touch up the small spot and leave well enough alone. OR take to a professional who actually knows the consequences of his actions from experience.
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One warning for you though... I have had a similar situation with a vehicle and learned a lesson from it. A small place like yours had been banged and bent up... the paint had chipped just a little like yours. I used a rubber mallet and popped it back into place, but... when I did, the surrounding paint for about 2 inches out got crack lines that eventually peeled off and I was left a huge spot that needed paint and even painted it stuck out like a sore thumb.
Lesson? Just touch up the small spot and leave well enough alone. OR take to a professional who actually knows the consequences of his actions from experience.
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Honestly I would leave it alone too. Toss some clear nail polish or colored polish on it and try your best to not notice it
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So what's happening with the rear end?
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How hard is it to remove the cladding?
My passenger side is damaged on the rear and I'm guessing that fixing up just the metal and ditching the cladding would be a cheaper option. Besides, the chrome piece would go away which definitely goes with my all - black theme
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My passenger side is damaged on the rear and I'm guessing that fixing up just the metal and ditching the cladding would be a cheaper option. Besides, the chrome piece would go away which definitely goes with my all - black theme
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How hard is it to remove the cladding?
My passenger side is damaged on the rear and I'm guessing that fixing up just the metal and ditching the cladding would be a cheaper option. Besides, the chrome piece would go away which definitely goes with my all - black theme
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My passenger side is damaged on the rear and I'm guessing that fixing up just the metal and ditching the cladding would be a cheaper option. Besides, the chrome piece would go away which definitely goes with my all - black theme
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The cladding is very easy to remove. You just take off the fasteners around the wheel wells, and then pull up and away. The tape should give with little effort, however, some of it may remain on the truck, needing to be carefully removed from the quarter panels and doors. If you decide to do it, take your time and good luck!
I wonder if I'll find paint difference. Mine recently got painted.. hmmm
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you may find some paint differences, but you will never know until you take a panel off. As for the left over tape, I just used warm soap and water and gently rubbed off that was left behind. Goo Gone, may work, but I have not tried it. I do know that WD40 will also loosen stuck on tape...