Front grill trim removal

[diablo82]

Does anyone have experience remove the front grill chrome trim on both side of the "RAM"? I was able to remove the original chrome letters and replace them with black one. But those two on the side, no matter how hard I plied it just won't come off.

Thanks

 

[PGHChris81]

Nice color!

 

[Wrayzor]

You'll probably have to pull the grill as you will fight 6 clips on each trim piece and they are beefier than the letters.

 

[diablo82]

You'll probably have to pull the grill as you will fight 6 clips on each trim piece and they are beefier than the letters.
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Thanks for the pic! I took the ram air plastic and top trim off and was able to to bend the grill forward. I can actually reach these clip with my hand but no matter how hard I press they just won't budge. Unfortunately it seems like grill removal is the only solution. I would have to do more research on how to remove the lower center trim and those two plastic panels next to it. I tried to pop them out last time with trim removal tool without success. They sure hold on tight and I was worry I am gonna crack it...

 

[Distillusion]

I ran across this video and posted it a while back for other reasons. But they cover removing all the same pieces you're concerned about, I think. Maybe it will help.

 

[diablo82]

I ran across this video and posted it a while back for other reasons. But they cover removing all the same pieces you're concerned about, I think. Maybe it will help.

This is by far the best video I saw so far. I didn't even know that there are actual cross slot cut out to reach those bolt under the grill lower trim. Thank you so much!

 

[cummins2020]

Thanks for the pic! I took the ram air plastic and top trim off and was able to to bend the grill forward. I can actually reach these clip with my hand but no matter how hard I press they just won't budge. Unfortunately it seems like grill removal is the only solution. I would have to do more research on how to remove the lower center trim and those two plastic panels next to it. I tried to pop them out last time with trim removal tool without success. They sure hold on tight and I was worry I am gonna crack it...

Yes, you should remove the grill...those little tabs are stout as can be...I believe they are metal as well...good luck and be gentle with the plastic parts

 

[diablo82]

Yes, you should remove the grill...those little tabs are stout as can be...I believe they are metal as well...good luck and be gentle with the plastic parts

I was actually able to remove the trim under the grill and those two beside it. Removing those two side trim definitely the hardest in this task. I feel like I had a heart attack for each side when I pull them out.
Going to finish pulling out the grill later on.

 

[diablo82]

Thanks for all the help. I am finally able to de-chrome the front grill. Next, hood emblem!

 

[Wrayzor]

Thanks for all the help. I am finally able to de-chrome the front grill. Next, hood emblem!View attachment 7993

Why didn't you paint them gloss black?

 

[diablo82]

I like the flat black better. I do wish the side trim would come in darker black instead of blueish.

 

[lgarrison34]

Those are definitely meant to be painted. They will fade in the sun unpainted as they are ABS plastic. I have a set to put on my truck when it gets delivered. Haven't decided if I want to paint them satin black to match the "RAM" or gloss black to match the grill.

 

[diablo82]

Those are definitely meant to be painted. They will fade in the sun unpainted as they are ABS plastic. I have a set to put on my truck when it gets delivered. Haven't decided if I want to paint them satin black to match the "RAM" or gloss black to match the grill.

Aww man, do I really have to pull the grill out again....

 

[diablo82]

Gotta do it right! Back to Zero...

 

[Distillusion]

It will be excellent when you're done, though.

 

[Firebird]

Post pics when done, I want to see it, as I have the same color truck.

 

[Saltysalmon]

I did the same thing and ended up having a shop paint them gloss black to match the rest of the grille.

 

[lgarrison34]

Do you know what paint code they used?

 

[diablo82]

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I did the same thing and ended up having a shop paint them gloss black to match the rest of the grille.

That looks great! I do like the idea of those trim pieces matching the rest of the glossy grill fins. But for now I think I am going to try satin black for both R A M and trim pieces and get a feel of it first.

 

[Wrayzor]

I went with color matched and love the results.