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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 05:41 AM
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Default Large chrome window trim - removable?

Hi Guys - Thinking of buying this car and am wondering whether I can remove the chrome window trim from the car. Is it just glued on top of the stock door piece?

How could I do it?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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Originally posted by davewgs
Hi Guys - Thinking of buying this car and am wondering whether I can remove the chrome window trim from the car. Is it just glued on top of the stock door piece?

How could I do it?

Thanks in advance!
dave
I was going to suggest using a heat gun but the car has window tint I see which you might ruin if you're not extremely careful. Try using a hair dryer to soften the 3M adhesive backing, take your time and it should eventually soften up just enough where you're able to pull them off. Just be careful because you run the risk of also pulling off the paint beneath it.

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Old Nov 13, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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I think hes talking about the chrome on the door pillars....... I like it leave it.
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Thumbs up Keep the chrome pillar covers

Keep them on. They look stylish and look less plebian. The ride lloks good. Hope you get a good deal
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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Default Re: Keep the chrome pillar covers

Originally posted by psls400
Keep them on. They look stylish and look less plebian. The ride lloks good. Hope you get a good deal
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I think hes talking about the chrome on the door pillars....... I like it leave it.
I'm with both of them.

But to answer your question, yes, they can be removed. You can just carefully/slowly pull them off ...it might help to use a flathead screwdriver (with some duct/electrical tape on the tip of it) to get you started.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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Default Pillar Chrome

Thanks - I bought it - will be removing the chrome wheels and the pillar stuff. Thanks for your answers.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks - I bought it - will be removing the chrome wheels and the pillar stuff. Thanks for your answers.
Enjoy the New Car and Club Lexus.
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