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BayouGal
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Posted: Mar 12, 2008, 11:40 PM
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I just bought a set of chrome pillars to replace those ugly black ones on my 2002 PT
But when I was getting ready to pull my old ones off, I realized that the ones on there now, sort of "wrap around the edge(to the inside of the door). where as these new ones don't. They just sit on there flat, and dont' wrap around to the inside. Has anyone else noticed this?, does it become a problem with road dust and rain?
Just curious before I take the old ones off...Would it be possible to just sand the old ones down and stick the new ones on top? Any ideas?
Any help is always appreciated
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ptgrotje
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 12:43 AM
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As far as I know the old ones don't come of. Anyway I did not, just put the chrome ones over them
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BayouGal
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 3:37 AM
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Wow! Thanks for the quick answer..they look awesome!
Think I'll do the same
Have a wonderful weekend
Angie
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ptgrotje
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 4:51 AM
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Glad I could help you
Have a nice weekend too
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silvereagle
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 7:13 AM
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The chrome pillers are just made to fit over the old ones. The old ones are a mess to take off and the have nuts and bolts that hold them in place. If you did manage to remove them it still wouldn't work, there would be no place to stick them on to. The best thing to do is order new replacement plilers and have them Painted then have some one put them on who knows what there doing. The pillers cost around $22.00 apiece. When I got mine I had them painted the same color as the PT and they also painted my mirrors .It's cheaper that way.
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 10:57 AM
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I had mine covered w/ Silver Metalic Vinyl (same vinyl material as my ghost flames) only cost me $15 to have it done.
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BayouGal
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008, 11:04 PM
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Thank you for all the kewl suggestions. I've bought the chrome ones already, otherwise the painted idea would have been good too! I've seen somewhere on this board, Mothers Back to Black also helps buff out those streaks on the stock pillars. I haven't stuck mine up there yet, but I may just hold off and wax up those black stock ones and keep them for awhile longer. I can always put the chrome ones on when I get some rims for my car. I'm just about ready to pay it off, then I can start fixing it up!
Thanks again
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Im going to get and add the chrome pillar cover's. when i get the chance. post up picture's when you install them.
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silvereagle
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Posted: Mar 16, 2008, 7:10 PM
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You only get one shot at putting them on so make sure that they are lined up, because once you start that's it.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2008, 5:47 AM
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Actually, not back-to-black but rather a good polish/wax like you would use on the rest of the car will do the trick. the stock pillars are painted metal and not like the plastic of the mirrors or mud flaps.
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Dave From NY
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Posted: Apr 12, 2008, 9:11 PM
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Angie, did you put them on yet? How'd it go?
I bought a set of the "Revelations" stainless pillar trim on impulse--but now, on further reflection (pun intended), I'm not so sure I'm going to install them. It might be a little too "hot rod" for me.
I do like the idea of buying replacement pillar covers and having them painted to match the body color. Where can I get these?
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BayouGal
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Posted: Apr 12, 2008, 9:47 PM
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Hey Dave, Nope I haven't put them on yet. Like you I bought mine on impulse! I just upgraded my tires to 18" with some nice (I think ) chrome rims..so I may put them on sooner or later. I waxed up the black ones on there now and it really made a difference. So i'm thinking of waiting awhile. As soon as the rain stops, I'll take some pics and try to post them on here
Hope you're enjoying your weekend
Angie
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Posted: Apr 14, 2008, 6:19 AM
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Actually, to match the pillars to body color, you would just paint the existing ones.
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Dave From NY
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Right... But if replacement pillar covers are so inexpensive, it would make sense to buy them and have them painted instead of leaving the car in the body shop for a couple of days (and paying labor for removal and installation). Then the original pillars could be sold to someone else who wants to do the same thing. My question is, where do you get the pillar covers? From the Mopar dealer?
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The stock pillers cost $22.00 from the dealer.If you get a minimum price have your mirrors painted at the same time. It really makes a difference.
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BayouGal
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Posted: Apr 22, 2008, 2:38 AM
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Ok, here's a pic of the car with the 18" tires & rims. I still haven't put on the chrome pillars yet. I'm getting there though! lol
Hope everyone had a great weekend
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Dave From NY
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Posted: Apr 22, 2008, 9:29 AM
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After thinking about it for a while, I decided that the stainless works with my silver paint. I put mine on last weekend.
Take your time when lining them up. Although I was careful, the #2 pillar on my driver's side still ended up sitting a little high relative to the other two. It's not terrible but it bugs me because I have perfectionist tendencies 
But I'll get over it
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BayouGal
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Posted: Apr 22, 2008, 10:24 PM
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Wow! Those look really nice! Kewl job!
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DREAM2ME
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THE FACTORY WILL REPLACE THEM FOR YOU.
IT IS A NO TELL BUT IF YOU GO TO WHERE
YOU BOUGHT YOUR CRUISER,THEY NOW
HAVE BLACK ONES[POWDER COATED]
SO CHEMICALS WILL NOT BE SO HARMFUL.
IT IS NOT A RECALL[THEY KNOW ALL ABOUT IT THO]
I GOT 2 PAIR FROM MY STEALER..[03DS2-05CUSTOM]
DREAM2ME
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