Remove door trim

[josj]

I don't fancy chrome, so I'm considering my options in getting rid of it. I will probably have the trim around the windows foil wrapped, but I don't know how to do with the trim on the door sides. The best would be if it could be removed and give a nice, clean look. But that depends on how it is attached to the door. Does anyone know if there are any holes in the doors, or if it's just using double adhesive tape?

[dstev2000]

The lower strips on the doors are held on with adhesive. If you look at this listing you can see the tear offs that protect the adhesive prior to application. 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Skoda-Superb-Chrome-Sill-Protector-Scuff-Moulding-Strips-KGA800001-/131577964898

 

KGA800001 is the part number for the set of strips. 

[psycholist]

Removing the trip will still leave a gap. You're better off coating it in plastidip or similar if you want less chrome.

Edited 15 February, 2016 by psycholist

[dstev2000]

Probably matching the car's paint colour would be the best bet. Total removal and/or plain black plastic will look cack IMO. 

[josj]

Removing the trip will still leave a gap. You're better off coating it in plastidip or similar if you want less chrome.

How is the gap? Is there gap that the trim fits into or something? I was hoping the door would just be smooth and flat behind the trim, but it seems like that isn't the case then.

Maybe I can get another set and have them painted in the same color as the car (which is Candy White by the way)

[josj]

Found some threads now that I know what to search for (side strip/bump strip). English isn't my native language.

Seems like quite a hassle to get the glue off, but could end up nice.

[superbdreams]

I wonder if some people are discussing the inside and others the outside trim?

[josj]

I wonder if some people are discussing the inside and others the outside trim?

That's possible, didn't even consider that. I was referring to the outside.

[dstev2000]

Nope, I've been referring to the external trim that runs along the lower quarter of the doors  :no:

[josj]

Did one side this evening. Think it turned out good. A few small pieces of adhesive left to remove still.

[josj]

Finally got around to take some pictures of the result after the de-chroming. The trim around the windows has been foil wrapped professionally and I dipped the wheels myself. Some of the dip has already come off though, because if degreaser dripping from the fender. Will probably buy some new wheels when it's time to change the tyres.

Edited 3 June, 2016 by josj

[Coops]

I quite like that, the contrast between the white and black is refreshing,

[mcin01]

i want to do something similar to mine, how did you remove the trim from around the windows josj.?

i previously plastidip the roof bars an the trim around the windows and the lower door strips but it didn't come out to good so i peeled it off lol. 

[AzLaher]

On 13/06/2017 at 12:56, mcin01 said:

i want to do something similar to mine, how did you remove the trim from around the windows josj.?

i previously plastidip the roof bars an the trim around the windows and the lower door strips but it didn't come out to good so i peeled it off lol. 

Hi, 

 

Does anyone have an answer to this please as I am also wanting the chrome removed.

 

Many thanks