Removal of Side Moulding: Has anyone?

[SALTY METHODS]

Has anyone removed the side moulding on the side of the 100? If so, what does it look like? Does it look goofy? If anyone has, can you upload a picture of it.

I'm asking because it looks like the moulding is just a sticker. In the past, I removed the moulding off of my T100 truck and it looked way better without them. I would like to do the same to the 100 if it looks clean.

 

[Fitzgerald]

The molding does stick on, but it also has clips... so there are holes for those clips in the sheet metal. Those would need to be welded up.

 

[SALTY METHODS]

Damn... That sucks.

Still though, if the holes weren't there, would it look weird if the moulding wasn't there?

 

[Fitzgerald]

I initially wanted to pull them too, until I learned about the clips. Here's a 105 for reference.

 

[jemsec]

If you take them off I need the right rear piece. Messed it up trying to get tree sap off.

 

[SALTY METHODS]

Thanks for the reference pic. Actually, that looks pretty good to me. It's too bad ours have clip holes. That would be my next weekend project for sure. I still might attempt once all my other projects are finished.

I initially wanted to pull them too, until I learned about the clips. Here's a 105 for reference.

 

[SALTY METHODS]

Will do.

If you take them off I need the right rear piece. Messed it up trying to get tree sap off.

 

[VidereStudios]

I will be doing this to my LX470 as soon as I can find the time to put it under for surgery. Probably will be doing this in early spring...

 

[Fitzgerald]

Saw this rig on Expedition Portal... really has me wanting to take off my beat up moldings, weld up the holes and lay down some flat black or bedliner.

 

[2000UZJ]

 

[Fitzgerald]

Nice!

Man...I think I'm gonna do this sooner rather than later.

Question: I only used to welding on old steel. Anything different about welding on new rigs. I seem to remember reading something about Toyota using a special alloy on modern rigs. Anyone have any input?

Thanks.

 

[2000UZJ]

I would use bondo, let it dry and paint over. That is my plan. Welding seems a bit much for holes that are that small.

 

[Fitzgerald]

I would use bondo, let it dry and paint over. That is my plan. Welding seems a bit much for holes that are that small.

I would be afraid that the bondo would crack around each hole. I would think that they would eventually pop out. I've seen bondo do some amazing stuff, but not sure bondo alone would be up to the task, especially when you wheel a lot. ???

Guess I could go the bondo route, then if they fail, start welding.

 

[2000UZJ]

I would be afraid that the bondo would crack around each hole. I would think that they would eventually pop out. I've seen bondo do some amazing stuff, but not sure bondo alone would be up to the task, especially when you wheel a lot. ???

Guess I could go the bondo route, then if they fail, start welding.

I can't say for cracking. I have tried to bondo a few dents and after a few miles it fell out. I am sure the people behind me liked getting sprayed with it.

 

[Fitzgerald]

I can't say for cracking. I have tried to bondo a few dents and after a few miles it fell out. I am sure the people behind me liked getting sprayed with it.

Ha!

I might think this one over a bit.

 

[2001LC]

Any good body filler like some of the 3M products from a auto paint store, is not going to fall off. Proper prep, covering holes then applying a quality filler feathered-out a good distance is key. Fiberglass patch over holes then filler maybe easiest for the DIYer. Some shop lead holes but then heat is use which may damage rust protective coating on inside of panels.

 

[SALTY METHODS]

Wow! That looks really good (minus the holes). I might have to that higher on my list of things to-do. Thanks for posting that pic.

 

[Rigger]

Here's a brainstorm. Or maybe just a dumb idea!

If there aren't many holes, could you source some plastic snap-in plugs? If there's only a few holes, might not look bad. If there's 20 holes each side, might look goofy.

Anyone know how many homes there are?

 

[nakman]

Here's a brainstorm. Or maybe just a dumb idea!

If there aren't many holes, could you source some plastic snap-in plugs? If there's only a few holes, might not look bad. If there's 20 holes each side, might look goofy.

Anyone know how many homes there are?

I've seen this done on an 80 series... it got the job done, at 20' away looks good but when you're close you can tell something's been removed.


there's always Plasti Dip!

 

[srkpaco]

No fender flare moldings and no running boards with factory mud flaps.