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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Cool removing all the chrome??
Has anyone removed the side chrome railing under the door handles that go from the front door to back, its one thin strip??
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Has anyone removed the side chrome railing under the door handles that go from the front door to back, its one thin strip??
there is a thead about it go to search
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Talking I removed the chrome today and all 4 off the doors, easy!
The first is with the chrome, the second are without the chrome. Now just a little bit more to go, and then it will be all black
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Can you explain how
you removed the chrome trim? Thanks so much!
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The first is with the chrome, the second are without the chrome. Now just a little bit more to go, and then it will be all black
look good
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Old Feb 28, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Are the chrome trim held by tapes? I would like to remove mines too.
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i never even thought about removing that chrome strip.. you guys inspire me!
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hmmm i thought this piece was screwed in or held with clips that required holes in the door. can we get confirmation that the chrome is held on with tape? if so it's coming off this weekend...
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