Plastic trim rubbing off paint

I didn't notice it and had to get out the roll to see what you mentioned. It looks like about a half millimeter on one edge of my roll when I peel back the paper. I hadn't peeled back the paper to see it until now. That edge just happens to be the one that I trimmed off and discarded. The other edge on my roll has adhesive all the way to the edge and that happens to be the one that I used.



In reality, it probably does not matter because tigthening the bolts causes the soft rubber to permanently conform to the garnish and it's held in place by the four bolts pinching the garnish against the tape. You could cut your strip down the center I guess. Otherwise, I'd install the edge with no adhesive so that it is facing down in relation to gravity so there would be no possibility of anything ever creeping behind it from the top down.

 

I'm getting excited to do this upgrade and will do it this weekend. Just to confirm on the 2228 tape, does it only come in one size (width) and we cut it to the correct width? I just want to be sure I buy the correct stuff.

I'm also going to copy Tooly on the removing plastic scoop before I drop-off the truck for PPF next week. One I get my Canvasback installed (just ordered), maybe I can stop being so paranoid and finally start driving the truck

 

Yes.

 

So why isn't there a problem with the plastic garnishes on the doors and rear fenders? I imagine these just clip in place, and mine are pretty loose. I haven't seen any report anywhere of any issues with these pieces.

 

Before I tackle this tomorrow, 4R Florida, did you have any issue with the 4 bolts spinning while trying to remove the 10mm nuts holding the garnish to the hatch?

 

No, and I removed and replaced them more than once as I worked.

 

Update: Yesterday, I removed my hood scoop in preparation for the Front PPF install on Tuesday. I decided to hold off on the hatch/garnish fix until after the PPF is installed (mainly because I didn't want them potentially opening/closing the hatch while they have my truck and I make adjustments).

Also ordered a whole bunch of Canvasback interior protection.

Will try to get to the hatch/garnish fix next weekend.

 

I just ordered a roll of the 2228 tape but I have an insanely dumb question to ask before I begin. When reapplying the garnish do I discard the original gasket now that I am using the tape? I’m 99.9% sure that I do but I wanted to ask prior.

 

What did you end up doing, keeping the factory gasket or removing before reinstalling the handle?

 

I have the tape and my next door neighbor (who does auto trim for a living) is going to help me tackle this soon. I sent a PM to 4R Florida but haven’t heard back yet. It doesn’t make sense to me to re-use or to install a new gasket if you are using the 2228 tape but it would sure be nice to know for sure what 4R Florida did. PS: I’m glad that I’m not the only one with this question.

UpDate** 4R Florida said “There is no need to remove it”

 

I haven't had the handle off yet but I'm guessing it's a factor of the factory gasket being so thin that leaving it in place really makes no difference.

 

Just completed mine, everything went smoothly. If you know what to look for, you can tell it's not factory but it's worth the piece of mind.




One thing I did differently was I used 3M vinyl tape usually used for pinstriping to get the outline of the handle. Super flexible and easy to bend around the corners.

 

I liked your idea of the 3M tape so I have that ordered. If removing my ladder ends up being required then I’m going to opt to leave well enough alone. I did the ladder install and the amount of tension at the base is pretty substantial. The top of the ladder is permanently fixed with some type of 3M adhesive tape that would be very hard to detach, remove and re-apply.