Body Chrome Trim
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Miser
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Body Chrome Trim
What is the best way to take the body chrome trim off? Lindsay Porter says that I can just use a screw driver to pry it off but is there a better way?
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Re: Body Chrome Trim
It attaches on little snaps. I've always used a broad, flat screwdriver. The first one is the hardest. Keep in mind that on some pieces there is a piece bolted onto the door and it must be unbolted (from the back) before you can remove the trim safely. Maybe someone here has a better solution than a screwdriver.
If you damage yours, I think I have a couple used sets here somewhere. And just for information's sake, your trim is stainless steel, not chrome as most people think. It's just highly polished to give the appearance of chrome.
If you damage yours, I think I have a couple used sets here somewhere. And just for information's sake, your trim is stainless steel, not chrome as most people think. It's just highly polished to give the appearance of chrome.
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stodgy
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Re: Body Chrome Trim
I found a tiny crowbar/prybar by 'Stanley' at the H'Depot. +/- 3 inches long and comes in handy more than I thought it would. There's also the cheap, plastic variety at Harbor Freight that'll be less likely to scratch your finish.