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Bargy1 · 01-12-2017, 12:34 AM

Has anyone had the side trim from a Fleetside straightened and anodized? I haven't found anyone in my area that performs the work and I am trying determine what it might cost versus buying a new set from Mar-K.

jhrusk · 01-12-2017, 08:50 AM

I can't speak on anodizing but if you get MAR-K trim you will not be disappointed. I bought theirs and installed on my truck and it was perfect.

**GMCNUT** · 01-12-2017, 11:23 AM

Anodizing is about like chroming - expensive. I saw in one of the parts catalogs where you can buy reproduction full sets of 16 pieces for only 300 bucks or something. The only complaint I have heard was from people trying to use push-in clips with the thinner repop trim, and getting dings in it from pushing against the clip - sometimes this is from a novice trying to install trim who doesn't know what he's doing, and sometimes its simply the thinner nature of the repop trim, which is why I recommend using studded clips rather than push in types. If you go to www.truckandcarshop.com and buy the trim for pennies on the dollar and also buy the studded clips to do the job, there is no reason you should expect to be unhappy with the result. Two pieces of your 16 piece set are going to cost you 300 to anodize vs a whole set PROPERLY installed for that....my two cents anyway

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 01-12-2017, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jhrusk

I can't speak on anodizing but if you get MAR-K trim you will not be disappointed. I bought theirs and installed on my truck and it was perfect.

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I have heard good things about MAR-K trim.

I helped install a set from Classic Parts or LMC and it was very thin. We were being very careful and still ended up with some dings.

Crazy Rusty · 01-12-2017, 12:53 PM

For cost effectiveness, you may want to look up how to anodize. I don't know the details but my brother just spent about $150 on the chemicals and something for the electric charge and is anodizing and selling paintball gun parts.

01-12-2017, 12:34 AM	#1
Bargy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fowler, CA Posts: 58	Cost of Anodizing Has anyone had the side trim from a Fleetside straightened and anodized? I haven't found anyone in my area that performs the work and I am trying determine what it might cost versus buying a new set from Mar-K.

01-12-2017, 08:50 AM	#2
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Cost of Anodizing I can't speak on anodizing but if you get MAR-K trim you will not be disappointed. I bought theirs and installed on my truck and it was perfect. __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

01-12-2017, 11:23 AM	#3
GMCNUT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arab Alabama Posts: 1,809	Re: Cost of Anodizing Anodizing is about like chroming - expensive. I saw in one of the parts catalogs where you can buy reproduction full sets of 16 pieces for only 300 bucks or something. The only complaint I have heard was from people trying to use push-in clips with the thinner repop trim, and getting dings in it from pushing against the clip - sometimes this is from a novice trying to install trim who doesn't know what he's doing, and sometimes its simply the thinner nature of the repop trim, which is why I recommend using studded clips rather than push in types. If you go to www.truckandcarshop.com and buy the trim for pennies on the dollar and also buy the studded clips to do the job, there is no reason you should expect to be unhappy with the result. Two pieces of your 16 piece set are going to cost you 300 to anodize vs a whole set PROPERLY installed for that....my two cents anyway __________________ My Projects and Toys - All 100% Stock 1972 CST "Highlander" Blazer - 350 auto, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach, AM/FM & Positraction 1966 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab, #'s matching 327 V8 & Powerglide, factory deluxe heat, PS, PB, Tinted Glass, sway bar 1961 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 283 V8 & Powerglide w/ uber-rare Cool-Pack A/C, factory PB, deluxe heat, Clock 1961 GMC K1000 4x4 SWB w/ BBW, Custom Cab and numbers matching 305D V6 engine & 4 spd 1960 GMC SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab #'s matching 305A V6 & Hydramatic, factory PB, Clock, Tach, Compass, Hood Jet 1959 Chevy SWB Fleetside BBW Custom Cab w/ rare stainless bed trim, #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, Deluxe Heat, radio, spotlight 1958 Chevy Cameo #'s matching 283 V8 & Hydramatic, radio, window washers, Factory PB 1958 GMC BBW SWB Fleetside Custom Cab, #'s matching 336 V8 Hydramatic, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Deluxe Heat & Hood Jet 1957 GMC Suburban Pickup (GMC's Cameo) #'s matching 347 V8 Hydramatic, uber-rare vacuum ashtray, Factory PS, PB, Clock, RSD, Hood Jet 1956 Chevy 3800 1 ton w/ rare 9 ft stepside bed, factory 265 V8 w/ Hydramatic, factory PB, Custom Cab, deluxe heat, spotlight and hood jet.

01-12-2017, 12:53 PM	#5
Crazy Rusty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 176	Re: Cost of Anodizing For cost effectiveness, you may want to look up how to anodize. I don't know the details but my brother just spent about $150 on the chemicals and something for the electric charge and is anodizing and selling paintball gun parts. __________________ 1965 C10 Longbed Stepside 1969 Chevelle Malibu 1962 C20 Fleetside - Build Thread (Sold before I could finish)



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