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Chrome surround trim removal??

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Old 05-06-12, 01:59 PM
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Default Chrome surround trim removal??

So I looked through the main sticky and searched over and over to no luck and I'm pretty sure I just missEd it. Can someone point me in the right direction please on how to remove the chrome on the bumpers and doors. I saw it on an aristo and loved it. Going to try Plasti dip in white first to be sure I like it. Thanks in advance.
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the chrome on the bumpers are just double sided stuck on, if u want to remove it, you will just have to slowly pry it out, it also slipps in about 5-10mm a bit at where the bumper meets the fender,

as for the chrome on the doors, i assume you mean the lower outer door panel, the panel is glued onto the door, and the chrome trim piece is attached to that lower outer door panel via clips.
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So on the door pull clips and touch up paint and good to go, awesome thanks for the help
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I think you're better off with the plastidip than removing the trim it's going to have gaps on your bumpers and pen-size holes where the chrome attaches to your doors. Plastidip it and it will blend in for $10.
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My buddy is the manager at lowes so he is getting me some tomorriw
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since i've been looking into doing this...

"Blackout trim on GS400"

always search guys.
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Black out tape is not removal nor plasti dip, not what I'm lookin for. Thanks though
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i used plastidip on mine about 3 months ago, it still looks perfect, definitely recommend that route, a lot easier and a lot less frustrating, go on dipyourcar.com they have a video on how to do it easily and properly.
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