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Cladding Exchange???

Mrman79

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A question.
I have a 2013 Black Diamond edition Avy and wanted to install a shell. I was told by Snug Top I could not install a shell because it has the Escalade cladding on it.
Since then I have seen three Avy's with shells and they look awesome. I even saw one similar to mine, color and all and they all looked really cool.
The question is, could I exchange the current Escalade cladding to the normal cladding and can I get away with just the center brake light assembly or do i have to exchange the entire set (sail panels, drain covers and such)?

Thanks
 
you would have to replace the entire top set of cladding everything since it would not line up properly.

I am pretty sure some on here have the SNUGTOP with your "SMOOTH" cladding.

Look in the MODS EXTERIOR section.

Hundreds of threads on SNUGTOP. I know many discussions about adding to what you have. heck on eon first page
 
I agree with above in that for best results you would need to replace all upper parts inculding sail panels inner and outer as well as side storage lids and in turn tailgate spoiler and bezel etc. Not only a matter of fitting properly but putting a top on the painted parts could lead to scratches and lots of maintenance over time.
You may find a member on this site to swap the painted for stock cladding parts but may be hard to do if you two don't live near each other.
 
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