Originally Posted by mystakin

any diy links to remove the aluminum trim? im planning on picking up some cf today and wrapping it. i dont want to bend/dent/break the aluminum in the process though.. do you have to take off the entire door panel or do they just pop out?

Originally Posted by Weiboy718

On the lower end of the trim there's a tiny hole. Stick a small flat head screwdriver in there and pull it back gently. It'll pop off and just keep moving till you get it off completely.

Originally Posted by mystakin

that worries me i dont want to break it!

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

There are a couple different aluminum pieces out there. The 08's scratched easily and at some point in time (I don't know when) they changed to a different aluminum piece. I don't know what's different about it, different alloy, different coating, but it does not scratch as easily and it doesn't match the rest of the aluminum trim as well either.

She didn't like the look of the aluminum so here is what we did.

Originally Posted by roughx021

That looks sexy as hell. Is that paint of vinyl wrapped? How do you take off the trim over the glove box?

Originally Posted by mystakin

does the top aluminum trim on the door also come off with just prying it off? i got the bottom handle one off no problem but didnt want to start yanking on the top one if it doesnt come off as easily..

Originally Posted by Ivoidwarranties

There's a DIY on all the trim. I thought the thread was stickied but I guess not.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...ower-dash.html



NO! The top trim on the door panel is held on by screws from the back.
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...oor-panel.html

I took everything off and had it painted gloss black.