Height chops with Titan wheels
03-31-2008, 03:36 PM
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LOL ok....so you used WD40 to loosen the glue on the tape? I could try lighter fluid too, that always seems to work well.
I'm mostly worried about paint fade. I hope the paint under the molding isn't significantly darker than the rest
I'm mostly worried about paint fade. I hope the paint under the molding isn't significantly darker than the rest
03-31-2008, 05:56 PM
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FWIW, WD-40 makes a pretty good mess. I recommend using 3M adhesive remover - you can get this at hardware stores if your local parts shop doesn't carry it. A good hour in the Phoenix sun, soak in some adhesive remover behind the pieces, and use a plastic putty knife (lubricated with QD spray or a mild soap & water solution) to peel off the pieces. A bit of patience, and if necessary some more heat from a blow dryer, and you'll be done before you know it.
There shouldn't be any discoloration unless there's a problem with your clearcoat. A clay bar will help remove any stubborn residue, and you can also use a mild paint polish or cleanser. Follow up with your favorite wax and enjoy the new look.
There shouldn't be any discoloration unless there's a problem with your clearcoat. A clay bar will help remove any stubborn residue, and you can also use a mild paint polish or cleanser. Follow up with your favorite wax and enjoy the new look.
03-31-2008, 06:16 PM
#46
I like the 'stock height' look you posted. The 'lifted' hight would be good with a little larger tire.
Question about the wheels though... What are you doing about the Nissan center caps? How does the offset look on a GM truck?
I really like the look of those wheels and wouldn't mind putting some on my Tahoe.
Question about the wheels though... What are you doing about the Nissan center caps? How does the offset look on a GM truck?
I really like the look of those wheels and wouldn't mind putting some on my Tahoe.
03-31-2008, 06:20 PM
#47
More good advice, you guys are a great help 
The Nissan logo on the center cap pops right off, it's just clipped into place. There is a slight indentation that I need to find a remedy for, and the holes from the clips. I'll figure that out later....might be a good candidate for some body filler and a Duplicolor rattle can. Offset looks fine to me....I can take some more pics once I get good tires on the new wheels and mount them up for good.
FWIW...the "lifted" height is where the truck is right now. I'm going down from there.
The Nissan logo on the center cap pops right off, it's just clipped into place. There is a slight indentation that I need to find a remedy for, and the holes from the clips. I'll figure that out later....might be a good candidate for some body filler and a Duplicolor rattle can. Offset looks fine to me....I can take some more pics once I get good tires on the new wheels and mount them up for good.
FWIW...the "lifted" height is where the truck is right now. I'm going down from there.
03-31-2008, 06:28 PM
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clean keep it clean........The first I do when I buy a new truck is take every decal and emblem off. mainly the dealership stickers..oh and slam that truck. you dont get nose bleeds way up there?
03-31-2008, 06:31 PM
#49
LMAO....
I agree 100% with the dealership stickers. Those came off the first night I had the truck.
I left the others on because I don't think that higher-than-stock height trucks look right without them. Now that she's gonna come down a few inches I don't feel bad taking them off.
I agree 100% with the dealership stickers. Those came off the first night I had the truck.
I left the others on because I don't think that higher-than-stock height trucks look right without them. Now that she's gonna come down a few inches I don't feel bad taking them off.
03-31-2008, 06:40 PM
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LMAO....
I agree 100% with the dealership stickers. Those came off the first night I had the truck.
I left the others on because I don't think that higher-than-stock height trucks look right without them. Now that she's gonna come down a few inches I don't feel bad taking them off.
I agree 100% with the dealership stickers. Those came off the first night I had the truck.
I left the others on because I don't think that higher-than-stock height trucks look right without them. Now that she's gonna come down a few inches I don't feel bad taking them off.
