Removing Side molding aka Bump strip

[FL85GrandPrix]

Sharp buick and dad was right!

 

[UNGN]

Here are a few pictures of my GP over the years: 1) 1982 - As purchased; 2) 1984 - After some mods; 3) 2005 - More mods; 4) 2012 - Guard strips and lower chrome moldings removed.

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I would have had a tougher time deciding to remove the chrome and rub strip from your car. Both versions look equally good.

 

[Kiko]

I agree that the lower body chrome moldings look good but once I stripped everything for re-paint, the new look grew on me so I left it that way.

 

[FL85GrandPrix]

I was looking at my GP last night and after double checking the chrome panels are drum tight. Not sure what I was thinking. My bump strip is going to go for 100% certainty. I'm on the fence about the lower chrome. I kind of like it. The hood and door edge chrome not sure. I will be keeping the hood crown trim though.... Which kind of leads into keeping the hood and door trim otherwise it looks piece mealed.

 

[81v8gp]

I'm old school and all about originality. Ordered mine with body side molding - bump strip - and lower chrome molding and it's stayin' like that.