"raw" cladding?

Desmofan

Desmofan

New member
I was talking to Ray Moore last night about getting some NOS replacement cladding, and he told me they are in "raw" state, vs. the originals on my Sy that came clear coated. I didn't know this! I thought the cladding was just plain molded urethane (ABS?) that greys over time. Is this why I have one fender (replaced after a crunch), that does not match the originals, but is very grey and "bubbled"? Because the dealer didn't clear over it? Will I have to clear the NOS parts?

TIA!
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: "raw" cladding?

I have some NOS cladding and some of it is the same way, the other pieces are painted but their is no way it would match my factory cladding. It would need some prep work (few bumps) and paint to be install.
 
blk00z28

blk00z28

Forced to by choice
Re: "raw" cladding?

How would the cladding have clear on it? I thought they were raw as well. Because if they wernt they would stain when you put a polish on it like Back to Black or Black Chrome (ie: the rear bumper/roll pan. it will stain it more then polish it.)
 
dgoodhue

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: "raw" cladding?

The Sy cladding doesn't have a clear coat, but it is painted in a matte finish.
 
Desmofan

Desmofan

New member
Re: "raw" cladding?

It seems the only real solution to cladding mismatch etc. is just to paint the damn stuff all over again. Man, what fun...
 
S

StangBuster

O well, I'll find another
Re: "raw" cladding?

I didnt think any of the 93 and prior s10 models including Tys had clearcoat...? Thats what I was told anyway...
 
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