Flat dash glove box door - chrome button bezel removal?

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Flat dash glove box door - chrome button bezel removal?

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Is there a way to remove this chrome in preparation for painting?

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Re: Flat dash glove box door - chrome button bezel removal?

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Yes, there is a U-shaped clip that slides in around the piece that slides in against the door metal. You may be able to slide it out with a scribe or screwdriver through the rectangular opening. If I remember correctly, it slides up towards the top of the door.

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Yes, there is a U-shaped clip that slides in around the piece that slides in against the door metal. You may be able to slide it out with a scribe or screwdriver through the rectangular opening. If I remember correctly, it slides up towards the top of the door.

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