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I had aftermarket (Corvex) wheel well trim and rocker moldings on it before it went to the shop. I was never happy with the shine (none) on them but they were cheap and made the car look a bit better (IMO).
Now that the car looks so good I want to put good trim on it or none at all.

Has anyone used the "new" GM wheel well trim and rocker moldings that are currently available? Is the finish shiny? Do they fit better (or at least as well) as the Corvex stuff (what a joke for the front, anyway)?

I had heard that they looked the same as the Corvex which is why I went that route a couple of years ago.

I'd love to have NOS but can't seem to be successful in my search or bids on E-bay.
I don't mind spending the money for good stuff, but would like some feed back from those of you that have actualy used the GM stuff that's out now.

Thanks for your help.

joe

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The Corvex wheel well moldings are a joke, for various reasons, the fit sucks, the holes for the screws are elongated, the "ridge" on the outside is twice as big as the GM ones, they just look awful, and stick out like a sore thumb. The rocker panel moldings are better, I used the Corvex brand on those, and they fit fine. Good luck getting a set of GM wheel well moldings on Ebay, I paid 150 for mine about a year back, and thought I did good. Right now, every set I see usually goes over 200 dollars, but well worth it to me, espcecially if you've seen both right next to each other. Spend the money, you'll be glad you did! KZ

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If you are doing a showcar and don't have intentions of driving it regularly, buy the NOS GM almost always a perfect fit. If you plan on driving it and don't want your paint hit by tiny or big rocks then buy the reproductions. Originals are stainless and the repros (corvex) are aluminum, they can be shined but do require some finessing for optimium fit.

Thaks guys. I'm familiar with the Corvex stuff as that is what I have now.

What I guess I'm really asking is if anyone has used the current GM moldings (not NOS) that is being offered. Is it any different than the Corvex? Both the wheel well moldings and rocker moldings.

I'm going to leave the moldings off until I find something better than the Corvex.

joe

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Anyone? :D

joe

Ya know, I used the Corvex Repros and I agree with you all that the fit was horrible. But, with just a little creativity and patience they came out looking pretty nice. I didn't build a show car and depending on what rims and tires you are going with your admirers probably won't see any difference either. Just my .02

I fond some GM wheel well moldings. They are the GM replacement moldings (I think). They do not have the holes drilled in them and are made of aluminum. They are thicker and wider than the Corvex and have a shinier finish. Not a whole lot of difference though. Maybe a little different shape on the lip.
Does anyone know if the "real" original moldings were aluminum or stainless?

Thanks
joe

Aluminum. The front ones used to come with a set of screws which is redundant. They are held on by the fender bolts! Just extra.

-Mark.

Thanks Stingr69.

joe