removing chrome fender trim? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

zimzum · 03-26-2014, 03:47 PM

Has anyone removed the shitty chrome fender trim that some of the brz came with? Of all the optional equipment my car came with this is the only thing I can't stand.

I debadged the trunk as was wondering if I could do the same (hairdryer/googone) and just take some time and be delicate, see if that works.

SlinkyAvalanche · 03-26-2014, 04:13 PM

same question but for the FRS's boxer emblem. I know I can take it off, but is there a way to fill in the gaps it leaves?

(thread jack)

2pt5RS · 03-26-2014, 04:25 PM

As this is a dealer installed piece, the chrome is literally stuck over the oem paint with double sided tape. It pulls off quite easily...easier with a heat gun.

the 86 emblem is essentially riveted onto the piece.

TM · 03-26-2014, 04:29 PM

The chrome piece should come right off if you pry on it. It's a thin piece of plastic.

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sklimo · 03-26-2014, 05:01 PM

Heat and floss. Comes right off. Did mine 20 min after drove off lot.

Herndon · 03-26-2014, 05:17 PM

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Heat and floss. Comes right off. Did mine 20 min after drove off lot.

Wait are you talking about the chrome fender trim on the brz? Is it just a cover over the regular color matched part?

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sklimo · 03-26-2014, 05:18 PM

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Wait are you talking about the chrome fender trim on the brz? Is it just a cover over the regular color matched part?

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Yes sir it is

Herndon · 03-26-2014, 05:19 PM

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Yes sir it is

That's probably the best news I've heard all day

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sklimo · 03-26-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Herndon

That's probably the best news I've heard all day

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zimzum · 03-26-2014, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Herndon

Wait are you talking about the chrome fender trim on the brz? Is it just a cover over the regular color matched part?

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it looks so much better color matched. dont get me wrong if if i was sporting some chrome dayton wire wheels i would keep them on.

voyager2285 · 03-26-2014, 08:43 PM

I have switched to a clear side marker, and I'd rather like the chrome fender trim on my WRB which I do not have.

Anyone of you have a salvageable piece willing to sell?

TM · 03-26-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by voyager2285

I have switched to a clear side marker, and I'd rather like the chrome fender trim on my WRB which I do not have.

Anyone of you have a salvageable piece willing to sell?

Maybe you can work something out with @zimzum after s/he takes it it off.

I bought mine from a user that took it off as well. Heck, I didn't even replace it with fresh double sided tape. I wiped off my fender trim with alcohol and stuck on the chrome piece with whatever tape was still on it.

sklimo · 03-27-2014, 12:00 AM

Sorry I threw mine out

zimzum · 03-27-2014, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by voyager2285

I have switched to a clear side marker, and I'd rather like the chrome fender trim on my WRB which I do not have.

Anyone of you have a salvageable piece willing to sell?

ill be removing mine this weekend. i was going to post them on the sale forum, but this post will do. ill pm you.

03-26-2014, 03:47 PM	#1
zimzum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: h22 hatch Location: houston Posts: 53 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	removing chrome fender trim? Has anyone removed the shitty chrome fender trim that some of the brz came with? Of all the optional equipment my car came with this is the only thing I can't stand. I debadged the trunk as was wondering if I could do the same (hairdryer/googone) and just take some time and be delicate, see if that works.

03-26-2014, 04:13 PM	#2
SlinkyAvalanche Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Whiteout 6MT Location: RI Posts: 52 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	same question but for the FRS's boxer emblem. I know I can take it off, but is there a way to fill in the gaps it leaves? (thread jack) __________________ Luke, use the FRS

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