Contrary to popular belief the DRL surrounds can be removed without removing the bumper.

I wanted to replace the plasti dip with a carbon wrap so here's how I did it.

Firstly put painters tape around the drl cover to avoid scratching the paint on the bumper.

The surround itself has 4 clips along the top. You do not have to worry about the bottom clips as the surround will pop out one the top ones are released.

You will need a selection of trim removal tools ( I used the ones in the photo )

Starting by pushing in your trim removal tool and releasing the 2 upper centre clips. These release very easily.

Next you release the outermost upper clip. Pushing in your curved trim removal tool and pushing down the clip will release. You may need to use some force as this clip is well seated. The drl covers are very sturdy so don't be afraid.

Finally release the innermost upper clip. Again this clip requires a bit of force to release.

The surround will now pop out. I wouldn't class this DIY as difficult, just tricky.

Thank you very much Ian... I've been trying to get an answer one way or the other on this.

Your DIY will be very useful for many forum members.

Cheers...

Ian great job...thanks for sharing

Great write up, I know many have been recently swapping out their chrome and were wondering about this.

Perfect!

AWESOME DIY!!

Thank you so much for this, and the carbon wrap idea.

Any installed pics?

Only phone photos at the moment. Oh and I wrapped the front splitter as well for a bit of continuity.

That looks amazing.

What wrap did you use? I kind of definitely want to rip this idea off.......

Also is it just me or is your car wrapped chrome?!

Naa, just you. Car is black. It's just the reflection.

I will get back to you with the wrap I used. It's not 3M but it's every bit as good and a third of the price.

Nice job bud.

I like the center 'Mouth' in carbon. Nice and clean.

This is an awesome look! Great job.

Another photo taken this morning at work.

I can't even express how much I like the way this looks. I can't wait to find some time to do this myself and I am loving the look of the wrap you used.

Let me know what it is exactly?

Thanks for the kind words. The wrap I used is KPMF Air Release. I bought mine here: http://www.mdpsupplies.co.uk/vwcarbonfibre.asp the first one on the list.

I hope that helps.
Ian

Hi,
Is it possible to replace the left Day Running Light on a 2013 C63 W204 Coupe without removing the bumper?
Thanks

Thanks for this, Had a hell of time wrapping mine while they were on the car. I'll have do try this.