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chrismoore701 · 10-05-2022, 07:40 AM

My build is a little over 5 years old and the chrome locking strip on the windshield is rusting. Looks like it comes with the weather striping, can I get it by itself somewhere?

thanks

**TKCR** · 10-05-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

My build is a little over 5 years old and the chrome locking strip on the windshield is rusting. Looks like it comes with the weather striping, can I get it by itself somewhere?

thanks

Yes you can change that strip out. It will pull out, and then you’ll have to install the new strip. I replaced mine. Just remember to pull the protective film off when your done. I have seen where that is what is all sun baked. People forget to pull the film off, and that is what is actually all sunbaked and looks like rust.

**rgunlock** · 10-05-2022, 01:45 PM

Thanks for that tip TCKR. Wonder if that's my problem. The "chrome" trim strip around the windshield is almost the same color as my truck now.

chrismoore701 · 10-05-2022, 01:59 PM

Can you peal the coating off after installed? I think that may be my problem

**TKCR** · 10-05-2022, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Thanks for that tip TCKR. Wonder if that's my problem. The "chrome" trim strip around the windshield is almost the same color as my truck now.

Yeah that stuff is so thin and on there so good, its like you would never know its there. But it does have a protective film that needs peeled off. In most cases, that's what's discoloring. People don't even know its there. Had that discussion with my brother when he helped with mine. He thought I was nuts saying it needed peeled off. He didnt think it had any until I got an edge started, and started pulling it off, lol.

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

Can you peal the coating off after installed? I think that may be my problem

I think I at least got it started, and then peeled it after the strip was installed. Cant really remember, that was about 8 years ago.

65chevysub · 10-05-2022, 10:56 PM

Where can I get the chrome lock strip? Classic Industries, LMC? Or is it a specialty item?
Thanks

Bandit130 · 10-05-2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 65chevysub

where can i get the chrome lock strip? Classic industries, lmc? Or is it a specialty item?
Thanks

lmc

**TKCR** · 10-06-2022, 09:21 AM

What Bandit said, LMC. I’m pretty sure that’s where I got mine.

Bandit130 · 10-06-2022, 12:32 PM

I got my chrome trim kits for front and rear in 2018. The rear still looks new. I had windshield replaced in 2019 and they installed their cheap chrome strip. The front strip is black now. Could not tell if it had protective strip or not. If I would have known this, I would have had them use the old one. I have lately got another strip for front and waiting to install. Got them from LMC.

10-05-2022, 07:40 AM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	chrome lock strip My build is a little over 5 years old and the chrome locking strip on the windshield is rusting. Looks like it comes with the weather striping, can I get it by itself somewhere? thanks __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

10-05-2022, 01:45 PM	#3
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: chrome lock strip Thanks for that tip TCKR. Wonder if that's my problem. The "chrome" trim strip around the windshield is almost the same color as my truck now. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

10-05-2022, 01:59 PM	#4
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,318	Re: chrome lock strip Can you peal the coating off after installed? I think that may be my problem __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

10-05-2022, 10:56 PM	#6
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,373	Re: chrome lock strip Where can I get the chrome lock strip? Classic Industries, LMC? Or is it a specialty item? Thanks

10-06-2022, 09:21 AM	#8
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,853	Re: chrome lock strip What Bandit said, LMC. I’m pretty sure that’s where I got mine. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

10-06-2022, 12:32 PM	#9
Bandit130 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Euless, Texas Posts: 510	Re: chrome lock strip I got my chrome trim kits for front and rear in 2018. The rear still looks new. I had windshield replaced in 2019 and they installed their cheap chrome strip. The front strip is black now. Could not tell if it had protective strip or not. If I would have known this, I would have had them use the old one. I have lately got another strip for front and waiting to install. Got them from LMC. __________________ 1974 Cheyenne 10 LWB Stock 350 W/HEI /TH350/AC/4 BBL Quadrajet Mopar by Birth Chevy by Choice

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