Topic: Fender cladding

[matt580fire]

Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the forum and apologize in advance if this has been disscussed or beaten into the ground. I'm interested in any info or pics someone might have of painting or buying cladding for my 02 cladded Av over the wheels. I don't mean the little pieces that came on the 2500's, I mean the whole "bumped out" (for lack of a better description) fender. I've seen pics of different Avs that they have done this. My problem is paint chipping and blistering. I want to hide it. Thanks in advance for any info.

[oHIobellboy]

Are you talking about the cladding in general is chipping and blistering or a specific piece? If it's having issues like that, it sounds like a previous owner did something to it. Maybe Gatorback that wasn't properly prepped or even used Krylon Fusion paint on it.

[matt580fire]

No, my cladding's not chipping my paint is right above the wheels where there is no cladding. I wish I could think of a better way to describe the location. Here goes, the bumped out half moon part. Does that help?

[oHIobellboy]

No, my cladding's not chipping my paint is right above the wheels where there is no cladding. I wish I could think of a better way to describe the location. Here goes, the bumped out half moon part. Does that help?

Okay, gotcha. It's the metal fender itself. On the '02s this is starting to be pretty much a given. GM in all their infinite wisdom injected some kind of sealant between the panels and it traps moisture. There's a guy locally that keeps his '02 immaculate (I'm talking scrubbing the frame and the inside of the tires plus keeps it in the garage for nothing other than GTG's and it's rusting in the same spot.

[matt580fire]

Yep. That's the spot. It's very frustrating and I know I've seen where people have painted or bought cladding panels.

[bluedevil]

Not my cup of tea but i wonder if these are bushwacker flares.  They dont seem to fit tho.

http://rides.truckinweb.com/ride/1197177/johnvictor891/2003/chevrolet/avalanche/photos/5.html

[matt580fire]

Well we're on the right track. Not mine really either, but they look a darn sight better than chipped paint.

[bluedevil]

Well we're on the right track. Not mine really either, but they look a darn sight better than chipped paint.

The thing i see is, im not sure if there is an actual product like this for cladded AV's.   I searched google and all results came back for the WBH AV.

[Donnie1]

I'd say they are for the Nekkid Avs and have just been "made" to fit the cladded.

[Fowlhunter]

Not my cup of tea but i wonder if these are bushwacker flares.  They dont seem to fit tho.

http://rides.truckinweb.com/ride/1197177/johnvictor891/2003/chevrolet/avalanche/photos/5.html

Damn, I like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!        

[matt580fire]

Ok guys, check this out. After some research I'm thinking about buying the Gatorback spray cans, taping off my truck and painting the area with it. My buddy does auto body work so actually he would be doing it. I've already treated my cladding with Car Finish- Refinish Restorer so the color would match and if I'm understanding the Gatorback system, the texture would match. I think. Any comments?

[bluedevil]

Ok guys, check this out. After some research I'm thinking about buying the Gatorback spray cans, taping off my truck and painting the area with it. My buddy does auto body work so actually he would be doing it. I've already treated my cladding with Car Finish- Refinish Restorer so the color would match and if I'm understanding the Gatorback system, the texture would match. I think. Any comments?

Gatorback can be expensive and should be sprayed right. Of course, in overtime needs to be re-done.

Refinish restorer you can do it yourself with a rag a few times a year and way less expensive and keep the good looks.

[matt580fire]

What I'm talking about is painting the metal above my tires where it is blistering with the gatorback. If prepped right, will it stick to metal? Basically making my cladding look like it goes above all my wheels.

[bluedevil]

What I'm talking about is painting the metal above my tires where it is blistering with the gatorback. If prepped right, will it stick to metal? Basically making my cladding look like it goes above all my wheels.

Someone did.   Not sure what was used tho'.

[matt580fire]

That's it. That's what I want. I saw a different truck on the web somewhere with the same look. Need more info!

[bluedevil]

That's it. That's what I want. I saw a different truck on the web somewhere with the same look. Need more info!

Obviously its sprayed on but i doubt gatorback would stick to the paint. ( not sure).


What we see here may be some sort of Line-X, Rhino or perhaps Gatorback?

[ChevyGuyNC]

How about the new duplicolor bed liner?

Has kevlar in it.  rolls on and is textured. Meant to adhere to bed, and that's painted...

Worth a look

[Alaska_AV]

better fix the 'rust out' first or it will look like an 82 toyota hilux bed

[Enkei]

There are these for the Cladded..I have seen a few Av's that have been lined...Looks nice if done right..

[oHIobellboy]

He has a rust problem Enkei. Needs body work, not the wheel well trim pieces.

[Donnie1]

Someone did.   Not sure what was used tho'.

I'd be willing to bet that is a spray on bed liner. Soemone posted a pic of a Dodge the other day that had the whole truck done and I have seen a Jeep with it done. Actually doesn't look too bad. Probably pretty durable on the trails as well.

[Enkei]

I have that Mag sitting at my Folks home. I will check it out this week. I do think he used Rhino liner

[matt580fire]

I'm going to talk to my local Rhino dealer next week. Would there be a GM color code for my cladding? Or is it just grey plastic and hope for the best?

[project black out]

Not my cup of tea but i wonder if these are bushwacker flares.  They dont seem to fit tho.

http://rides.truckinweb.com/ride/1197177/johnvictor891/2003/chevrolet/avalanche/photos/5.html

i wonder if i could cut or trim the cladding to make it flow into the fender flare... im also wondering about the metal hump above the wheel well does it sit flush agenst the body or does it have a gap at the edges... 

[oHIobellboy]

i wonder if i could cut or trim the cladding to make it flow into the fender flare... im also wondering about the metal hump above the wheel well does it sit flush agenst the body or does it have a gap at the edges... 

Are you talking about where the cladding meets the fender? Does this pix help any?

[project black out]

Are you talking about where the cladding meets the fender? Does this pix help any?

yup there goes that idea lol i was hoping that under the cladding was more smooth body ... hmm guess fender flares are out of the question for cladded AV's

[R3D DR4G0N]

Not my cup of tea but i wonder if these are bushwacker flares.  They dont seem to fit tho.

http://rides.truckinweb.com/ride/1197177/johnvictor891/2003/chevrolet/avalanche/photos/5.html

Any idea where these fender flares were purchased?  If I land a sweet deal here pretty soon that gets my ANOTHER avy, i want them!  Let me know what you guys think...thank you!

Jon

[R3D DR4G0N]

Are you talking about where the cladding meets the fender? Does this pix help any?

Hey OBB, is it hard to take off all of the cladding?

Jon

[oHIobellboy]

Hey OBB, is it hard to take off all of the cladding?

Jon

Royal pain in the  if you ask me. So many of those clips break it isn't funny and then you're also worried about actually breaking the cladding pieces.