paint shop pries off chrome trim, to do bodywork Options

[scrz914]

I just picked up parts taken off my car before bodywork/paint and was horrified to see that they pried off the trim that holds in the door and targa seal. I told them that I would have new seals but didn't expect them to go ape on the trim. Those are only held in by small screws accessed by taking out the rubber seals. Unbelievable.

So, how hard is it to obtain those chrome pieces? The two that are attached to the "A" pillar for the three sectioned seal and the two that are attached to the door post for the door seal. I need to get a value as I think they should pay. I doubt they are even available new.

[scrz914]

It's just a learning curve. This might be a cheap one.

It is a learning curve. My biggest mistake was not taking off the parts myself. I initially offered, but they insisted they were a "one stop shop" and could do everything (including a new windshield install). Then to get the labor costs down, it was agreed that I would put all parts back on myself. Not a problem for me. I just didn't expect them to feel free to tear parts off haphazard knowing they weren't putting them back on. At least that's my feeling. Now I'm finding out that they put all...ALL the bolts, screws, grommets, etc mixed in together in a couple of bags. That's going to be fun to sort through.
When I restore my '65 VW convertible, I'm just bringing a shell to the paint shop (a different one of course).

I'm getting this all done cheap, so I guess you get what you pay.
It's not a collision shop. It's just a small time shop that's trying to do more "restorations". They still have things to learn.