Chrome fender trim removal

This was suppose to be the first item on my "to-do" list to get done as it's awfull. When I showed a picture of my latest purchase it was in fact the first remark someone made (and it did hurt - thanks Guido!).

The only thing I was affraid of was what would come out underneath. But today I had time left so let's get this done. It's just amazing, these things are just screwed straight into the body. Only one screw went bad and I had to use a grinder.

Luckily the outcome was it was mostly overall good and hardly no rust or whatsoever. Afterwards I washed out the wheel arches as there was a lot of dirt/sand/mud which will cause rust. Still the paint does require a good cleaning and the inner arches perhaps a little respraying. But for now it will suffice.

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AFTER:

I'm very happy with this cosmetic improvement. Makes the car more quiet and clean.