Door pillar panels

[Tlmiddle]

Hey all, I need your help. I just purchased a 2018 G80 Sport in great condition except the previous owner put chrome panel covers over the existing black pillars. My question is does anyone know where I can find new black ones? Are they hard to install?

 

[TinsleyC]

They are likely stick on. Check this out. They offer install instructions, that may help remove it.

I don't know why it's showing "Security Check". It's a link on carid.com.

Genesis G80 Chrome Pillar Post Trim

Take the sides of your Genesis G80 from bland to interesting. You can do it with our bright, beautiful, and easy to install chrome pillar post trim.

www.carid.com

 

[ctrcbob]

Hey all, I need your help. I just purchased a 2018 G80 Sport in great condition except the previous owner put chrome panel covers over the existing black pillars. My question is does anyone know where I can find new black ones? Are they hard to install? View attachment 49836View attachment 49837

1. You don’t have to replace the black panels. Just remove the Crome (Polished Stainless) covers. I don’t recommend removing them because you probably will have a hard time removing the tape adhesive from the black post.

I know you don’t want the Stainless Covers, but for anyone wanting to install new covers, my advice is to install them wet. Remove backing from tape. With water flowing, LIGHTLY place new cover on black post. If not on exact correct position, you can still move it. You can also use water with soap. Only after in place, push down on it. Once water or water and soap dries, you will have a very difficult time removing it. (See “1” above).

Again. My advice, leave it alone.

 

[bubbaG80Sport]

If you are intent on removing these and they are stick on covers over existing black trim, you can try the following.

Use monofilament fishing line.
Start at top and get line between stick on cover and existing black trim. Rolling down window and opening door may make this easier.
Slowly work your way down using a side to side sawing motion to separate the stick on covers from the black trim.
Once you get it started, use an adhesive remover (e.g. bug and tar remover, WD-40, "goo gone" or even just plain waiter) to help lubricate/break down the adhesive.

The fishing line will prevent scratching of the black trim. This will take some time as the line will likely break a few times. Be patient and provide steady pressure.

Avoid using anything metal (e.g., putty knife) as it WILL scratch the black trim. The black trim is high gloss and will easily be scratched/damaged. If you must use something to pry use plastic only. Do not use anything abrasive (e.g. sandpaper, green scrubbie) as it WILL scratch the black trim. Cleanup residue with a microfiber cloth with WD-40 and then removal of WD-40 with isopropyl alcohol. Avoid getting the chemicals on the rubber and door trim.

I've used this method to remove dealer emblems and the OEM rain guards from the window trim with excellent results.

 

[Andyj]

I'm also interested in refinishing my faded 2015 door pillar panels, possibly wrapping them with gloss black vinyl.

 

[jzc0125]

1. You don’t have to replace the black panels. Just remove the Crome (Polished Stainless) covers. I don’t recommend removing them because you probably will have a hard time removing the tape adhesive from the black post.

I know you don’t want the Stainless Covers, but for anyone wanting to install new covers, my advice is to install them wet. Remove backing from tape. With water flowing, LIGHTLY place new cover on black post. If not on exact correct position, you can still move it. You can also use water with soap. Only after in place, push down on it. Once water or water and soap dries, you will have a very difficult time removing it. (See “1” above).

Again. My advice, leave it alone.

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm having a problem with the panels themselves. The top part is starting to come off causing a fluttering sound in the wind on the highway. I'd like to replace them, do you have any info on removal and installations?

 

[Tlmiddle]

They are likely stick on. Check this out. They offer install instructions, that may help remove it.

I don't know why it's showing "Security Check". It's a link on carid.com.

Genesis G80 Chrome Pillar Post Trim

Take the sides of your Genesis G80 from bland to interesting. You can do it with our bright, beautiful, and easy to install chrome pillar post trim.

www.carid.com

Update: I found a guy who was able to remove the chrome panels and restore the original black panels back to brand new condition.

 

[TinsleyC]

Nice .. much better.

 

[5.0KDM]

Update: I found a guy who was able to remove the chrome panels and restore the original black panels back to brand new condition.

hey did he say how he restored them?

 

[Tlmiddle]

hey did he say how he restored them?

I am not sure on the restoration but he said he used heat for short spells and adhesive remover. I think the chrome panels were installed early in the cars life that there probably wasn’t too much wear and tear on the black panels besides getting the residue off. It took him 4 hours and 300.00.

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[5.0KDM]

I am not sure on the restoration but he said he used heat for short spells and adhesive remover. I think the chrome panels were installed early in the cars life that there probably wasn’t too much wear and tear on the black panels besides getting the residue off. It took him 4 hours and 300.00.

I see I think the previous owner also had your wheels chromed. I never seen a set like that before.

 

[Tlmiddle]

I see I think the previous owner also had your wheels chromed. I never seen a set like that before.

They did. It was of things that I liked but I have always wanted a Genesis. So it closed the deal for me. I knew I would get the panels off or replaced.

 

[ImSlimSmitty]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm having a problem with the panels themselves. The top part is starting to come off causing a fluttering sound in the wind on the highway. I'd like to replace them, do you have any info on removal and installations?

Did you ever get an answer on this? I need to replace mine, as well.

 

[ImSlimSmitty]

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I'm having a problem with the panels themselves. The top part is starting to come off causing a fluttering sound in the wind on the highway. I'd like to replace them, do you have any info on removal and installations?

Did you ever get an answer on this? I need to replace mine, as well.