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Old 14-06-2007, 12:02 AM   #1
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Default The black exterior trim

I have a white EF GLI, the black plastic exterior trim on the doors of the car is kinda coming off on 1 side but all good on the other.

My question is, should i remove it? Will it look better and have a cleaner look?

Do i just do this with a hair dryer?

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Old 14-06-2007, 05:15 PM   #2
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IMO, the E-series look quite plain without the door moulds. I reckon take them off, paint them white, then put them back on. I think a hair dryer should do the trick.
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Old 14-06-2007, 05:35 PM   #3
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here is a pic of my el with the trims removed



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Old 14-06-2007, 05:49 PM   #4
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I reckon it looks pov with them removed IMHO. If i was you, id prolly spray them the same color as the car and put em back on. ;)
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Old 14-06-2007, 06:02 PM   #5
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How do i put them back on once removed and painted?

What product do i use? How expensive is it?
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Old 14-06-2007, 06:07 PM   #6
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How do i put them back on once removed and painted?

What product do i use? How expensive is it?
Double sided tape!!!!

Heljas needs to put his back on!!
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Old 14-06-2007, 06:24 PM   #7
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Heljas needs to put his back on!!
they wont be going back on

it is the way i like it

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Old 14-06-2007, 07:29 PM   #8
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Paint them i say, mine are.. looks wicked.
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Old 14-06-2007, 07:58 PM   #9
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Yeah definatly keep them and colour code them! Will look a treat when its done.

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Old 14-06-2007, 08:45 PM   #10
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Is it possible to remove the black inserts in the bumpers for repainting too? How would they be removed?

Can the little black surround for the quarter panel indicators be removed as well? I might as well colour code everything while i'm at it.

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they wont be going back on

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Put em back on they are a good finishing touch! Looks Jolly's without em.
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Old 14-06-2007, 09:01 PM   #12
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I like them better on, but it's personal preference.. in the end, if heljas doesn't want them on.. it's his car, and it's for his enjoyment.
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