I was wondering if it were possible for me to remove the chrome door trim paint it and re install MYSELF!

i was thinking about vinyl but that would be very very time consuming to cut out strips the same width and then placing it on so there is perfect coverage of all chrome.

i don't want to damage the car so i'm hoping there is a simple way... im lookin at you VIC!

 

here is what im talking about for those who don't understand... this is AZN's car he did vinyl... i would like to remove... and paint.

obviously lookin for the same look.

 

yes you can. VIPStyle had his trim removed and painted. Looks great.

 

Belt mouldings is the correct term for those..

They just pop off...
the fronts, you would have to take the side mirrors off to access..

 

proper!... im glad that it is possible... just need to know how now!

is it glue... or clipped... or what.



edit: so i would have to remove tha side view mirrors... ugh... any guides for this?

 

Its "clamped" around a edge on the door, just slam it on when mounting, but make sure you dont bend the trim or its ruined.

 

I saw a CL with painted window molding and it looks real good, the advantage of vinyl is if gets scratch or damage is cheaper and easier to fix.

 

so a few flat heads wrapped in cloth should be fine??...

then just pry it up at distant intervals so the trim doesn't bend... cool

how about the side view mirror?

 

I would wrap it in vinyl, when slapping paint on there´s no turning back, and flat black vinyl is way more durable.

Its easy to remove the entire mirror unit, remove the inside mirror trim as well as the panel under it in the door panel, disconnect the connectors and remove the three bolts holding the mirror unit.

 

TB5: About finishing the belt trim, see my post below yours at "Should I paint my grille". The same would apply to the trim pieces, and you have the choice of matte, semi matte, or glossy.

Happy cruising. Cheers, JV


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