After much urging from fellow forum members, I finally got around to removing the blackout tape on the window pillars today. Wow, what a difference. I know some folks don't like this, especially on a white truck, but personally, I love it. Very glad I did it. I posted pics of the removal process in a separate thread (http://www.ramforumz.com/showthread.php?t=83110).
PS - Front windows are getting tinted to match the back windows on Tuesday so it should look much better after that is added.
Thanks GH. I agree it looks better. I get the tint added next week then I plan to debadge it and remove the chrome door moldings (just waiting on my 3M eraser wheel) . Should look much better after all of that is complete.
Yeah i gotta agree with you. i love the tape. think it makes my truck look sharper. Also after washing and drying the truck its nice not having dirty hand prints going onto the paint :smileup:
Thanks Timmy. I plan to do the same exhaust upgrade you did in the coming weeks. Found a local shop that will make the modifications. Your original thread was the inspiration.
Isn't this the easiest modification ever? Hope you liked the finished product. Good thing is you can always have the tape put back on if you change your mind. Would love to see some pics of the before and after if you have them.
Yeah, I really thought about leaving it on. I first thought that once my windows were tinted, it would look better with one continuous black are. But another forum member sent me some pics of white trucks that removed the tape and I really liked it so I decided to go ahead and try it. It is definitely a personal choice that looks good either way in my opinion. I think each truck owner should go with what they feel is best for them. That way you are sure to be happy!
De-badging the truck was almost as easy. The foam tape pealed right off after using fishing line to remove the plastic badging. I didn't even use the stripe off wheel. I did park in the sun for about a half hour before starting. I just waxed afterward, but now I see that I need to go back and polish and then rewax because the dust clings to where the adhesive was.
I plan to debadge in the next week or two. I did order a stripe off wheel though. Too many folks posted that it made life easier for them. Very glad to hear yours went well without it.
Don't open the package for the eraser wheel until you need it. I listed my eraser wheel on ebay today. Never opened the package. Removing the badging wasn't much harder than removing the black tape. The difference being that the backing for the badging would break up easier causing a few restarts on each letter.:i_rolleyes:
If you've got pics...hijack way! I think your truck looks great without the tape. I have always thought the darker paints looked even better than the lighter colors (like my white). Either way, the final look is so much cleaner. Thanks for sharing the pics!
Now get those front windows tinted to match the back (mine are getting done this coming Tuesday) and it will look even better.
Found the thread on the tint issues and at the end it appears someone claiming to be a tint installer said there were no issues. I still plan to bring it up with my guys anyway just in case he has heard something.