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Interior/Exterior How to take off chrome grill???

Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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How to take off chrome grill???

Hey everyone, I've searched the forum but can't find any clear directions. I have been wanting to de-chrome the car for awhile and have finally been able to get to it. I've plastidiped everything except the side scuttles, grill trim, and door handles and belt line.
What I'm wondering is, how to remove the upper grill trim, the one that is still attached when you open the hood of the car. I have removed the lower one. Any help would be appreciated. Pictures would be even better!
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by RedAndBlackMiniS
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What I'm wondering is, how to remove the upper grill trim, the one that is still attached when you open the hood of the car....
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The chrome piece attached to the the hood? It looks like there are just four screws and a few clips holding it in to place.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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I have unscrewed the 4 screws, but then I can't unclip it... Feels like I'm gonna break it.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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The clips are "hooks" too, if you squeeze them with pliers and push them threw, it should come off...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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PERFECT. Thanks for the help, the pliers did it. My friend suggested using the pliers when he saw it but I didn't think it'd work. I unscrewed it, used pliers on the first black hook, and held that up while I used pliers on the 2nd one and they all came out nicely. Thanks for the help again!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Quick semi-on-topic question, how did you get the lower trim off?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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No problem!
 
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