Replace rear hatch trim pieces?

[nhnw]

Has anyone replaced the chrome trim pieces on the Stinger GT hatch? On mine, they are discolored perhaps from exposure to the sun here in Florida. I checked with the dealer and they want $500+ to replace these which seems a bit steep. I was able to find the parts on a Kia parts website for about $160 each (American) and might tackle it myself, but wondering how difficult it is. The car is now out of warranty (2020 GT).

 

[Snicklefritz]

They remove and install easily enough, judging by earlier forum descriptions. Someone will weigh in. I haven't personally removed any window/hatch trim pieces. I've seen CF wrapped, so, probably faux. And black wrap. Other's have painted all the window/hatch trim gloss black to match the other piano black accents. My solution is to buff hard when I dry them, this minimizes/prevents discoloration. But when it happens, use a polishing compound. In your case, it has already happened. The discoloration is only surface. I have Flitz metal polish in reserve for if I need to get the spots out.

 

[mswear75]

The pins break super easily, and then the trim pieces don't lie flat and will let in rain water (in addition to looking dumb). Speaking from experience. I would watch a video first and be very aware of where those pins are, and use a fabric or tape wrapped pry tool. Good luck. I can't believe they are that expensive. Removal and installation are easy, if the pins are intact.

 

[Snowwhite]

get a can of pink stuff from home depot and polish the strips with it. they will come out like new

 

[Snicklefritz]

I finally tried the Flitz, and came away less than impressed. Ima ready to try something else. "Pink Stuff"? How much work is that?

 

[Snowwhite]

it took less than 5 minutes on mine, but they weren't heavily damaged.

 

[Ah GetFd]

The pins break super easily, and then the trim pieces don't lie flat and will let in rain water (in addition to looking dumb). Speaking from experience. I would watch a video first and be very aware of where those pins are, and use a fabric or tape wrapped pry tool. Good luck. I can't believe they are that expensive. Removal and installation are easy, if the pins are intact.

Kia 87860J5000​

GARNISH Assembly-CPILLA​

2018-2021 Kia Stinger

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• Part Description
  GARNISH Assembly-CPILLA
• Part Code
  50850E
• Position
  Passenger Side
• Manufacturer
  Kia

Dealer Price $ 317.16 (AUSTRALIA)

 

[Snowwhite]

I finally tried the Flitz, and came away less than impressed. Ima ready to try something else. "Pink Stuff"? How much work is that?

pink stuff at Home Depot

 

[jays2000]

Just keep in mind that any polish will likely lighten the smoked finish to a brighter chrome look. It's possible to clean off discoloration without taking off the dark chrome finish, but takes a lot of time and light-to-medium pressure.

I did my rear trim pieces first and used too much pressure, so they're now visibly brighter than the pieces over the doors.

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

I ended up covering mine with the CF pieces we carry at the store.

I had them wrapped before because this is a known issue with the trim but the CF looks much nicer and the wrap faded.

When you add the Carbon Fiber Windshield Molding Set (CLICK HERE TO VIEW) with our Carbon Fiber Window Visors,

You get a really nice look to the Stinger and the added benefit of protecting your trim and the functionality of the visors (CLICK HERE FOR VISORS)​