Yaris sedan - how to remove chrome trim on trunk? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Herbicidal · 10-01-2009, 12:48 PM

Hey everyone,

I want to remove that chrome trim piece (no idea what the technical name is) to paint it body color. Has anyone removed it before? Is it a pain or pretty easy?

I have the paint on order along with some self-etching primer.

Thanks!

JumpmanYaris · 10-01-2009, 01:29 PM

Its easy

Brian · 10-01-2009, 01:43 PM

Very easy. There's, I think, 4 10mm nuts holding it on. Just remove the piece of carpeting on
the trunk lid and you'll see.

Herbicidal · 10-01-2009, 01:47 PM

Thanks guys! Once the paint comes in I'll check it out further. Just haven't made the time...

JumpmanYaris · 10-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Same here, but mine is already out just havent had a chance to put it back on

RHDVIPbB · 10-01-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Same here, but mine is already out just havent had a chance to put it back on

are you beating me on mods to the sedan? I need to catch up apparently

Herbicidal · 10-01-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

Same here, but mine is already out just havent had a chance to put it back on

Did you paint your chrome trim piece? If so, what color? My paint should be here on 10/6.

DandiDani · 10-01-2009, 06:31 PM

his is a black/chrome color

JumpmanYaris · 10-01-2009, 07:39 PM

I have it smoked along with the words and emblem with the spray to tint ur tail lights, been thinking of painting the emblem and the words Red what u think?

DandiDani · 10-01-2009, 07:48 PM

RHDVIPbB · 10-01-2009, 08:06 PM

Cool. It will match your color better than mine. I just need to get my hands on some matching paint to do mine.

YarisSedan · 10-01-2009, 08:18 PM

I had mine painted awile ago color matched flint mica. Its not too hard to take it out. You ahve to remove the trunk lid lining. And a few bolts. Then there are a few clips that are a tad bit tricky to remove. I accidentally broke 1 but the bolts still hold it in place fine. Make sure you clean it well and scuff it up a bit. When i had mine painted they didnt prep it and there was a bit of orange peal.

Herbicidal · 10-01-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

I have it smoked along with the words and emblem with the spray to tint ur tail lights, been thinking of painting the emblem and the words Red what u think?

We need a butt shot. Errr....of your car, not you....you know the work you've done on the backend...the trunk lid. The paint work...man, I'm painting myself into a corner.

Just post a pic, will ya? Thanks.

DandiDani · 10-01-2009, 09:25 PM

lol

tuckevalastin · 10-02-2009, 12:11 AM

I color matched mine.. wasn't much of a problem at all to get off.

Herbicidal · 10-02-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

I color matched mine.. wasn't much of a problem at all to get off.

Cool. I just checked your 'garage' but I don't see a picture of the finished product. Do you have one to share?

YarisSedan · 10-02-2009, 03:00 AM

I like it without the chrome it makes the rear look a little wider.

Herbicidal · 10-02-2009, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the pic YarisSedan, I like it!

My wifes 09' Corolla has it already body color from the factory. When I'm done, the only chrome will be on the Toyota emblems and the Vios badge. For me, just the right amount of bling.

I'm also thinking about a light smoke on my tail lights, I think it would work well with my Flint Mica paint.

10-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
Herbicidal Just a Herbicidal maniac. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roseville, CA - USA. Posts: 450	Yaris sedan - how to remove chrome trim on trunk? Hey everyone, I want to remove that chrome trim piece (no idea what the technical name is) to paint it body color. Has anyone removed it before? Is it a pain or pretty easy? I have the paint on order along with some self-etching primer. Thanks! __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris (Vios) 'S' sedan, Flint Mica, dropped on TRD springs, TRD anti-sway bar. Tinted rear windows. Lenso Samurai SC02 hyper black 17" x 7" rims, wrapped in 205x40x17 Federal ss595's. Color matched eyelids. Vios badge. Body color trunk trim (was chrome). Lamin-X tint on rear tails. Custom center exit exhaust. Tanabe front strut tower brace.

10-01-2009, 01:43 PM	#3
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	Very easy. There's, I think, 4 10mm nuts holding it on. Just remove the piece of carpeting on the trunk lid and you'll see. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

10-01-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
Herbicidal Just a Herbicidal maniac. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roseville, CA - USA. Posts: 450	Thanks guys! Once the paint comes in I'll check it out further. Just haven't made the time... __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris (Vios) 'S' sedan, Flint Mica, dropped on TRD springs, TRD anti-sway bar. Tinted rear windows. Lenso Samurai SC02 hyper black 17" x 7" rims, wrapped in 205x40x17 Federal ss595's. Color matched eyelids. Vios badge. Body color trunk trim (was chrome). Lamin-X tint on rear tails. Custom center exit exhaust. Tanabe front strut tower brace.

10-01-2009, 08:06 PM	#11
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Cool. It will match your color better than mine. I just need to get my hands on some matching paint to do mine. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

10-01-2009, 08:18 PM	#12
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I had mine painted awile ago color matched flint mica. Its not too hard to take it out. You ahve to remove the trunk lid lining. And a few bolts. Then there are a few clips that are a tad bit tricky to remove. I accidentally broke 1 but the bolts still hold it in place fine. Make sure you clean it well and scuff it up a bit. When i had mine painted they didnt prep it and there was a bit of orange peal. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

10-01-2009, 06:31 PM	#8
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	his is a black/chrome color

10-01-2009, 07:48 PM	#10
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374

10-01-2009, 09:25 PM	#14
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	lol

10-02-2009, 12:11 AM	#15
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	I color matched mine.. wasn't much of a problem at all to get off. __________________

10-02-2009, 03:00 AM	#17
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I like it without the chrome it makes the rear look a little wider. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

10-02-2009, 10:37 AM	#18
Herbicidal Just a Herbicidal maniac. View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Flint Mica Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Roseville, CA - USA. Posts: 450	Thanks for the pic YarisSedan, I like it! My wifes 09' Corolla has it already body color from the factory. When I'm done, the only chrome will be on the Toyota emblems and the Vios badge. For me, just the right amount of bling. I'm also thinking about a light smoke on my tail lights, I think it would work well with my Flint Mica paint. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris (Vios) 'S' sedan, Flint Mica, dropped on TRD springs, TRD anti-sway bar. Tinted rear windows. Lenso Samurai SC02 hyper black 17" x 7" rims, wrapped in 205x40x17 Federal ss595's. Color matched eyelids. Vios badge. Body color trunk trim (was chrome). Lamin-X tint on rear tails. Custom center exit exhaust. Tanabe front strut tower brace.

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