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.

[scotty b]

you are probably reffering to the undercaoting that was sprayed in the wheels wells. It usually ended up coating the clips. There was also a strip of ( butyl tape )adhesive applied the the verticle roll bar trim that holds it in place even after the screws are removed, this needs to be GENTLY pried off of the car. It does hold pretty well, but if the screws are first removed it will come up enough for a novice to look and see what is ging on, and then propoerly continue with the removal.

Quick edit : I actually do recall what you are referring to and yes there apparently was a glob of tar like black goo applied to the clips. I remember having seen it a couple times before, but I do not recall it being on every car I have dealt with.......