Any tips or know-how for removing the aluminum tailgate panel from my 1994 F-150?

I need to get it off before we sand and paint...

Thanks!

Nightrain

 

Hello , The stainless panel is held on from bed side of tailgate . 8 small torx screws hold it on .Work screws out and in a turn or so each way to loosen,as they are going into plastic mount. Then should come right off and you will be ready to sand away. But I did have one that somebody used 3M tape instead of getting new mounts. I got off but what a pain. Good luck.
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94 F150 4x4 Xlt SC LB Maf 302 E4od

 

Thanks, lostin90s!

Ahh, so it's stainless steel... I thought it was aluminum. No wonder LMC wants so dang much for it.

I'll probably leave it off, so that means there's going to be some holes to weld... Awesome!

Thanks again!

Nightrain