Should I remove side molding?

[unvmyrs]

I am tossing the idea around, and curious to see some of yours. I know this has been done before, but this site is kinda dead so I'm mostly posting to liven it up instead of digging through old @ss threads. Here she sits. Any before and afters?

[venom3300]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

mine did not come with any side molding. i kinda like it, so i say leave it.

heres mine though

[DanT]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

My '96 didn't come with the BSM option, but my folks just picked up a nicely loaded '99 that has them. I'd say they go good with a car that has the factory ground effects, but aren't as necessary on one without the full appearance package. But, either way would still look good.

BTW, sharp Camaro! It appears you retrofitted '93-96 tail lights?

Here's mine from a few years back:

[stevethepirate]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

Definitely. I'm too lazy to post the pics of mine or track down the threads that have discussed this. Search and you will find.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

I really never thought it looked that bad. My car didn't come with it, but I say leave it.

[unvmyrs]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

How can I fix my rear bumper sag issue? Can you guys see it in the pics?

[ACiFiC]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

just back into something?...fast

[dmw319]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

take it off (twss)

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

How can I fix my rear bumper sag issue? Can you guys see it in the pics?

Have you tried getting underneath the bumper to see if anything was loose and try readjusting it yet? I'd start there and see what the issue causing the defect may be. Also, I'd leave the BSM's, they look fine, and aren't defective. Just be thankful you don't have a Firebird. Their's get all discolored and look way more out of place.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

You might try taking the tail panel off and checking out/replacing/re-seating the clips that hold the bumper cover up. I'm guessing the extra weight from the GFX is pulling some of the clips out just a tad. IIRC there are like 4 or 5 clips right under the tail panel that hold it up.

[unvmyrs]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

Thanks everyone.

[Jtels2593]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

I removed the side molding on my old black 1996 Z-28. I looked much better without it until I found a couple of dings in my door. If you tend to park next to other vehicles I wouldn't recommend it.

[crazygrrrl]

Re: Should I remove side molding?

IMO, door moldings look a lot better than dents and dings.

There's also a small chance that you could pull off some of the paint with the moldings or the paint under the moldings might be a slightly different shade (think farmer's tan), so I'd leave them on until it's time for a new paint job.