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[BenS]

Hi jay I'm new to the ds3 scene as I'm in the process of getting one , need some advice on de chroming. how does the front grill and surround remove ? along with the side peices and rear section above number plate ? any help will be appreciated cheers

As far as I know from the bodyshop I've spoken to, the whole front bumper comes off first then the grille parts are clipped onto it from behind. Side baguettes are glued on for some models, but a few have clips to the door. Rear section I would assume is glued too. A hairdryer and some gentle leverage should be enough.

If I were you I'd just mask the surrounding panels and spray the chrome parts, or get a bodyshop to recolour them for you. Either way, you don't want to actually remove them permanently as you'd have holes in your car!

[WTF]

Hi jay I'm new to the ds3 scene as I'm in the process of getting one , need some advice on de chroming. how does the front grill and surround remove ? along with the side peices and rear section above number plate ? any help will be appreciated cheers

As far as I know from the bodyshop I've spoken to, the whole front bumper comes off first then the grille parts are clipped onto it from behind. Side baguettes are glued on for some models, but a few have clips to the door. Rear section I would assume is glued too. A hairdryer and some gentle leverage should be enough.

If I were you I'd just mask the surrounding panels and spray the chrome parts, or get a bodyshop to recolour them for you. Either way, you don't want to actually remove them permanently as you'd have holes in your car!

Glued - Sticky pads
Side baguettes
Fog Light Surrounds
Rear Window trim
Number plate trim
Lower grill surround
Citroen lettering
Front badge

Clipped
Upper part of grill (Chevron shape)

Depending on year, the only pinned and glued items are the DS badge and the sides.

As Ben suggested, best be is to mask and spray in situ

Much less chance of breaking anything, the lower grill surround is thin in places and would easily snap!