New trim

[muldokken]

So getting ready to put new trim on new paint on a k15 and was wondering if anyone has tried to seal or fill the trim to keep mud and debris out of it. You know, you wash it then crap gets behind it then it just runs down streaking the paint and stuff. Especially when you have alot of pollen ect. I am also not going to use the end screws. I filled all the holes and now I have changed my mind and will be putting the trim back on.

 

[bucket]

I'm sure the backside of the trim could be filled and leveled with some type of epoxy... but gol dang that would be tedious, time consuming and expensive.

Honestly though, here's how I look at it. If you actually care about the paint, it needs to be washed often and properly. That includes spraying the trim to wash out any debris behind it. If the truck gets washed properly often enough, nothing will ever build up behind the trim.

 

[Sad Sack]

Masking tape and clear silicone

 

[muldokken]

Well, it really doesn't matter how much you wash it the back of the trim is curled so the clips can hold it. Once on there really is no way to wash it out. That is why I was wondering.

 

[muldokken]

Masking tape and clear silicone

So that is what you did?

 

[Sad Sack]

So that is what you did?

No but it’s your only option to attempt what you’re desiring and keep it legit looking

 

[bucket]

Well, it really doesn't matter how much you wash it the back of the trim is curled so the clips can hold it. Once on there really is no way to wash it out. That is why I was wondering.

Yes, it's curled. Just like most old body trim. Water pressure and a focused spray does wonders. All the water gettng in there behind the trim does a great job of washing out any debris that has found it's way in.

If you wash the truck and every time can see debris being washed out from behind the trim, that's due to years of neglect. That's not debris that was collected since the last time you washed it.

 

[muldokken]

Yes, it's curled. Just like most old body trim. Water pressure and a focused spray does wonders. All the water gettng in there behind the trim does a great job of washing out any debris that has found it's way in.

If you wash the truck and every time can see debris being washed out from behind the trim, that's due to years of neglect. That's not debris that was collected since the last time you washed it.

Um no it will be new trim and it will collect mud and debris, they all do and you can't always get it out. Especially when you wheeling.

 

[muldokken]

No but it’s your only option to attempt what you’re desiring and keep it legit looking

Well, I am pretty sure I have a plan. Got some great ideas to try out, a type of gasket should work.

 

[bucket]

Um no it will be new trim and it will collect mud and debris, they all do and you can't always get it out. Especially when you wheeling.

I guess we have different wash habbits then. I was just trying to save you a bunch of hassle with modifying new trim.

 

[legopnuematic]

Maybe just paint it on/do a graphic for the trim. I’ve seen it done and looks pretty good, it lacks the depth of actual trim of course.

I thought Frankenchevy was the only one who washed stuff here

 

[bucket]

Maybe just paint it on/do a graphic for the trim. I’ve seen it done and looks pretty good, it lacks the depth of actual trim of course.

I thought Frankenchevy was the only one who washed stuff here

I wash my stuff... you just can't tell it with the rust and dull paint, lol.

 

[DoubleDingo]

OP, what you're wanting to do will actually trap water and debris behind there. Yeah, you might be able to seal it, but it will not stay sealed. There is no seal built for that application, no lip for a seal, the frame flexes, body flexes, moulding flexes, you have expansion and contraction from heat cycles, all at varying rates because different metals and metal thicknesses, so you "sealing it" will only cause more headaches down the road. Go ahead and try it, but I would not recommend it.

 

[Scruffy49]

OP, what you're wanting to do will actually trap water and debris behind there. Yeah, you might be able to seal it, but it will not stay sealed. There is no seal built for that application, no lip for a seal, the frame flexes, body flexes, moulding flexes, you have expansion and contraction from heat cycles, all at varying rates because different metals and metal thicknesses, so you "sealing it" will only cause more headaches down the road. Go ahead and try it, but I would not recommend it.

My stepson tried to “seal” the trim on a ‘77 F100 I used to own, 30 years ago... All it did was ruin the anodized clear over the polished aluminum base.

 

[Sad Sack]

I wash my stuff... you just can't tell it with the rust and dull paint, lol.

I wash my junk too...