How To Take Out And Clean A Truck’S Outside Molding?

To remove mold from your car’s exterior, mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 2 parts water in a spray bottle and spray it onto mold-infested areas. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes to kill the mold, then scrub the surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge. Wipe the area to remove any residue. Clean off old dressings at least every two months using BLACKFIRE APC All-Purpose Cleaner. Spray a microfiber towel and wipe down the trim pieces to avoid overspray.

To remove car exterior mold, use a soft brush for plastic and rubber, followed by a high-pressure hose and a microfiber cloth to clean away mold residue on the rest of the vehicle’s exterior. To prevent mold, use a solution of water and vinegar, or a specialized cleaning product. Regularly washing and drying your car can also help.

The first step for preventative care is removing old residue from the vehicle’s exterior. Cerakote recommends cleaning plastic trim with Dawn dish soap, as it is a degreaser that removes oils and other contaminants that may prevent the coating from adhering well. Properly cleaned and dressed trim creates more contrast with the paint.

Wash the trim and moldings each time you wash your vehicle, using a dedicated trim brush or stiffer bristles for textured pieces. For severely neglected and faded exterior black plastic trim, agitate the surface with a medium bristle brush and a quality cleaning spray. Clean the trim with the rest of your vehicle using proper shampoo and your wash mitt of choice.


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How To Take Out And Clean A Truck'S Outside Molding
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  • My 86 Silverado has the moldings that you put on your truck but mines all weathered especially the side moldings around the truck, this article is helpful how to install brand new moldings. Keep up the great work and I’m pretty sure I’ll be an LMC Truck customer too. Do a article where you put the factory pin stripes back on or better yet, start selling factory stripes stickers in a variety of colors. I don’t think the dealership even sell the stripes stickers anymore.

  • I am waiting to see them out there glass and there weather seals in one or these trucks becouse there glass is .187 thicker than factory glass thickness and the windows will not roll up all the way even with there relay kit and new motors … spent thousands with lmc and when you get a problem they did not help!

  • Isn’t there supposed to be 2 clips for each corner piece? Or is it different for a little bit older truck? (76 C20)I see where a hole was drilled on the side but not on the back of the cab for it. LMC shows 2 clips each for the corner pieces as well as 8 clips for the straight piece. (76 C20) article is great BTW.

  • Bought the 32 foot roll from LMC. Installation went fine on my K5. Few months later the molding chrome finish is starting to look bad and the adhesive tape is separating from the molding causing it to lift. The tape is still well adhered to the body so this was not installer error. Poor quality product and will need to redo the whole job.

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