Safe to Remove Fender Flares?

[mikeyrogers]

I just bought a Z71 Summit White Silverado and it has the white fender flares on it. I was wondering if it is safe to remove those flares so I can purchase and add the black grained finish flares. Does it chip the paint when removed? Also, does the black on white even loook good? Anyone have pics of the 03-05 summite white Z71's with the black grained flares? Thanks.

[3wbdriver]

Can't remember if mine is Summit white or not, but I got these black flares on Ebay in February, and they weren't difficult at all. You will have several plastic rivet looking things around the inside of the fender well. These are easily removed with a flat tip screwdriver, and reusable if you're careful with them. At a dollar a pop, you may want to save them for the next set of flares. The part of the flare that overlays your body is held in place with 3M two sided tape. Once you have removed all the rivets, simply start pulling away from the body at one end of the flare. Don't try to rip it off all at once, just maintain firm steady pressure, and it should peel away. There should be no damage to the paint, and any remaining residue on the paint can be removed with a commercially available goo remover at any parts store. Hope this helps. I know I like the black on white look.

[mikeyrogers]

Yeah, the 3M tape is what worried me. I just didn't know how tough that stuff was. On top of that, I've had a bad experience with 3M tape staying behind in big bunches, but if you say it should be relatively easy to remove, then I'll be placing my order sooner or later. Thanks for the tip.

[3wbdriver]

You might check Ebay for the flares you want before you order new ones. The ones I got were $150, shipped for the set. They were almost new, and had been removed because of some white spots the owner was unhappy with. I couldn't find any spots on delivery, and if there were any, the coat of "Back to black" I got at the local parts store fixed them right up. Good luck. I did spend more time getting the old 3M tape off the flares, than I did reinstalling everything. Ended up doing a couple hours with a can of WD-40, and a decal scraper.

[mikeyrogers]

The only problem I have with eBay is that I want that stock look on my Silverado and I know that some stuff sold on eBay is from third party manufacturers that give it an awkward look but maybe I can be lucky and find some...you'll just never know.

[jethro_3]

Be selective and ask questions, most of my truck is used GM parts from eBay and they fit well. Someone will remove the stock parts and sell it on eBay.

[3wbdriver]

Valid point. I got lucky, because the ad for mine stated they were GM pull offs, and I consider myself lucky with the price I got for them. Got my step bars (GM) the same way, and for less than $100, in a sealed box.

[jethro_3]

My running boards are GM parts for a Sierra Denali sportside pull off. New $900, eBay $245 delivered. Tool box under rear seat GM part take off new $400, eBay $210 delivered screws in new bag. Do your searches 10 different ways, the misspelling is the one that will go for less and no one else will find.

[BlenderWizard]

damn... too bad your flares aren't pewter, or i might take them off your hands

[jethro_3]

Blender, find a body man and get them painted to match. Talk around and find someone who can do it on the side for a cheaper price if you do the prepwork. I got my bumper and the two valances painted for $60, I tore it down and reinstalled it.

[jethro_3]

3wbdriver, Nice to see others still remember "THE MAN," on your plate. When I installed my roll pan I had to remove my hitch cover brushed alum #3. Jr ain't SR and there never will be another like him.

[White Lightening]

Originally Posted by mikeyrogers

I just bought a Z71 Summit White Silverado and it has the white fender flares on it. I was wondering if it is safe to remove those flares so I can purchase and add the black grained finish flares. Does it chip the paint when removed? Also, does the black on white even loook good? Anyone have pics of the 03-05 summite white Z71's with the black grained flares? Thanks.

Greetings Mikeyrogers,

So you have Summit White fender flares for a Silverado? How much to sell them to me? Only color I'm interested in is Summit White . Send me an email with a price in it. I don't want to pay a big price - but I'm a serious prospect with cash in hand

[BlenderWizard]

whew... glad to see i'm not the only one interested in putting fender flares on a 2wd.

[White Lightening]

Originally Posted by BlenderWizard

whew... glad to see i'm not the only one interested in putting fender flares on a 2wd.

White Lightening

[3wbdriver]

Hey Jethro, there will never be another like Dale. I run a black street stock Camaro dirt track car, with the #3WB on it, as a frank admission that I'm a wannabe. Do you still have that hitch cover, and if so would you be willing to part with it?. I haven't been able to find a decent Earnhardt cover for my ride. And Blender, I love the look the flares put on my 2wd Silvy, but I also went with an 8" wide rim to fill the added width out. I'll go with a 245 or 255 tire when the originals wear out.