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Bought your Chevrolet Colorado Z71 to actually use it — trails, gravel, mud, the long way home? Then the factory side panels look a little too quiet for what this truck can really do. The Splash Grunge Body Side Decal Kit gives your Colorado the aggressive, off-road-earned look that matches its capability — without a respray, without permanent modification, and without the price tag of a custom shop wrap.

What Is the Splash Grunge Body Side Decal for Chevrolet Colorado Z71?

This is a precision-cut, 3-piece matte vinyl decal kit designed specifically to dress and protect the body sides and tailgate of the Chevrolet Colorado. The graphic is a high-contrast "splash grunge" pattern — bold, kinetic, and engineered to read clearly from across a parking lot or down a fire road. Total coverage measures approximately 108.3 in. long by 29.1 in. wide, giving you full side-panel presence plus a coordinated tailgate accent.

Because it's cut to the Colorado's body lines, you're not trimming, guessing, or stretching generic vinyl over compound curves. The kit fits the Z71, WT, LT, and ZR2 trims, so whether you ordered the off-road package or built one up yourself, the panels drop into place where Chevy's stampings live. The matte PVC face also shields the painted surface beneath it from minor stone chips, sun fade, and trail rash — a quiet bonus on top of the visual upgrade.

Key Benefits

• Vehicle-specific fitment: Pre-cut for the Chevrolet Colorado Z71, WT, LT, and ZR2 — no universal-fit guesswork.
• Full coverage, 3 pieces: Both body sides plus the tailgate, totaling roughly 108.3 in. × 29.1 in. of bold graphic.
• Matte PVC vinyl: A premium, low-glare finish that hides minor swirls and looks aggressive in any light.
• UV-stable and chip-resistant: Built to handle sun, rain, gravel, and the occasional brush of trail debris without fading or peeling.
• Paint protection bonus: Acts as a sacrificial layer over your factory paint, similar in spirit to a clear bra or paint protection film.
• Removable when you're ready: Won't damage the OEM paint underneath, which protects resale value down the road.

Why Your Chevrolet Colorado Deserves This Protection

The Colorado's body sides are a magnet for rock chips, especially around the rear wheel arches and the lower doors. Anyone who's spent time on logging roads, jobsite gravel, or even a salted winter highway knows how quickly factory paint starts to look tired. A vinyl graphic layered over those high-risk zones gives the paint a fighting chance — and when you're ready to swap looks down the road, it lifts off cleanly. That's the same logic behind a full PPF kit, just dialed in for style as much as protection. If you're considering total front-end coverage too, take a look at our All PPF Kits collection for clear paint protection film options that pair beautifully with this decal.

Beyond the paint, there's the visual side of it. A stock Colorado Z71 looks capable — but capable and finished aren't the same thing. The splash grunge graphic gives the truck identity. It tells people you didn't just buy a truck; you built one. If you want to keep dressing it up, browse our full vehicle decals collection or check the best sellers to see what other Colorado, Silverado, and truck owners are running.

What's Included & Installation

Your kit ships with three pre-cut matte vinyl pieces: left body side, right body side, and tailgate graphic. Each piece is shipped flat and protected, ready to align with the natural creases and panel lines of the Colorado's bodywork.

Installation is straightforward for anyone comfortable with vinyl work: wash and decontaminate the panel, wipe down with isopropyl alcohol, dry-fit the decal with masking tape, then use the wet-or-dry method to lay it down and squeegee out air from the center outward. Most owners complete a side in 30–45 minutes. Allow 24 hours before washing.

If you'd rather hand it off, any local vinyl wrap shop or detailer can install this kit in under two hours — typically for $100–$200 in labor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this decal damage my factory paint when I remove it?

No. As long as the original paint is in good condition and the decal has been on for a reasonable timeframe, it peels off cleanly with low heat from a hair dryer or heat gun. Any residual adhesive wipes away with citrus-based adhesive remover. This is one reason vinyl is considered a safer dress-up option than custom paintwork — your resale value stays intact.

How long will the matte finish last outdoors?

The UV-stable matte PVC is rated for several years of outdoor exposure when installed correctly. Keeping the truck clean, avoiding harsh solvents, and parking in shade when possible will extend life. For hand washing, use a pH-neutral car soap and a soft mitt — skip the brush wash at the gas station.

Does this fit the Colorado ZR2 with the wider fenders?

Yes. The kit is engineered to work across the Z71, WT, LT, and ZR2 trims. The graphic is sized to sit on the door and quarter-panel zones, which share the same body lines across these trims. If you have any doubt about your specific build, message us with your year and trim before ordering and we'll confirm.

The Bottom Line

For $107.99, the Splash Grunge Body Side Decal Kit is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform the look of your Chevrolet Colorado Z71 while adding a layer of light paint protection to the panels that take the most abuse. It's vehicle-specific, UV-stable, matte-finished, and removable — meaning you get the aggressive, trail-ready look now without sacrificing the truck's long-term value. Whether you daily-drive it, weekend-wheel it, or work it hard, this kit makes your Colorado look the part.

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