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how do you remove on the side of the doors the chrome thingy?

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Old 06-08-09, 01:57 PM
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Default how do you remove on the side of the doors the chrome thingy?
like the title says how do you remove that i bought the car like that and i dont like it how can i remove the chrome on the doors to not damage my stock i dont like to flashy lol ty in advance
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Old 06-08-09, 04:55 PM
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What chrome on the side of the doors? Are they door guards to protect the edge of the doors because stock 2IS's doesn't come with them. Post some pictures so we know what you are talking about.
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He's talking about the chrome window trim on all 2IS cars.

As for the question, I dunno how to take it off, but if you search "Window Trim" you'll find other threads on the topic.
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i dont think u can take them off..but u can use vinyl to cover them.
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Some people get them all blacked out...
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Originally Posted by gemini1
Some people get them all blacked out...
how do you black them out what do they use do you know how plz tell me cuz i am hating it sooo bad
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Originally Posted by ilocke
if you search "Window Trim" you'll find other threads on the topic.
Originally Posted by J_Hao
u can use vinyl to cover them.
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where can u get it painted?
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Probably a paint and body shop.
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Is this what you're talking about?
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There was a thread on painting it. Ill link you when I find it.

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I'd say no, I love the chrome.
What color is your car?
Not removed but painted. If you remove it they would probably be a empty gap.
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i am talking about this chrome thingy

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use a heat gun to heat up and something to use to go behind it and peel off thats how i did mine at least! don't overheat though can mess up the stock parts and melt
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Originally Posted by uaaction
i am talking about this chrome thingy

Ohhhh. I don't have that lol.

Originally Posted by awdlexusis
use a heat gun to heat up and something to use to go behind it and peel off thats how i did mine at least! don't overheat though can mess up the stock parts and melt
This would probably be the best way. Just buy some alcohol, floss/fishingline, and goo gone to help peel it off slowly.
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sweet ty i will try it today and let you guys know maybe have my first DIY post lol since nobody has one
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