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Dan



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Sidesteps and Chrome Accessories

I am thinking of buying a 2007 RR TDV8 HSE. A previous owner had chrome acessossories fitted later on (side protection tubes, side power vents, and full wing mirror covers) which I would like to have removed. Is there any chance their removal will cause damage to the vehicle, particularly if adhesive has been used for vents / mirrors? I would also like to replace the chrome side protection tubes with fixed RR side steps. What is the best, and cheapest, way to go about it? Thanks

Post #36467 17th Nov 2010 6:56am
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JOKER



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Depends if they have been put on with silicone which can come off with a bit of elbow grease , if he has used some other serious glue then it could cause harm to the paintwork,

Do you know if the mirror caps and vents are aftermarket ones

Side tubes i think are more or less the same fittings as side steps , Have a look under the car and you will see the bolts that attach it to the underneath Thumbs Up

Post #36470 17th Nov 2010 8:06am
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dan_uk_1984



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Re: Sidesteps and Chrome Accessories

Dan wrote:
I am thinking of buying a 2007 RR TDV8 HSE.

What is the best, and cheapest, way to go about it?


Those are two things that often don't go well together. 

Post #36471 17th Nov 2010 8:22am
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Dan



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Thanks Mick. They are after market ones from a company called Famous Four in Lincs. If they have used a serious adhesive, and it is impossible to tell. The chrome looks as though it has been attached professionally-i.e. not a DIY job. Could I have the chrome mirror covers removed, and, if damage has been caused to the paintwork, buy some colour-coded mirror covers and attach them in their place?

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They are usually glued on with 3M strip adhesive. Try using a hairdryer to heat the area and soften the glue whilst gently teasing the part away from the vehicle

Post #36485 17th Nov 2010 9:28am
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As John above said ........... Thumbs Up

Been there done it with the chrome stuff ............. Okay now no sign of a relapse as long as i keep taking the medication ...... Laughing Laughing

Post #36490 17th Nov 2010 9:31am
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Another method is very hot water poured over the offending item, not boiling but almost Thumbs Up

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