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Old 07-31-2018, 10:38 AM
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So, pulled out my original HHR grille and rear beauty bar, and measured, just to clarify the differences

Front grille emblem chrome at 43 mm
The grille and beauty bar next to each other
Rear beauty bar chrome at 38 mm

The rear plastic at 35 mm
The front plastic at 35 mm
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Old 07-31-2018, 11:43 AM
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The definitive reply. Thanks!
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Old 07-31-2018, 12:27 PM
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I just thought I’d verify the plausiblity if swapping rear to front
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Old 05-01-2019, 05:32 PM
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OK I'm Curious now - How can I remove front and rear without damage so they can be repainted Black then re-installed? Are they just double sided taped on? if so should I use Heat gun to loosen and pull as needed?
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Old 05-01-2019, 06:50 PM
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Heat gun and fishing line seems to work best.
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Old 05-01-2019, 08:15 PM
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Pretty easy to paint them in place too...
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Old 05-01-2019, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Greybeard999
Pretty easy to paint them in place too...
That would be the route I would take..
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Old 05-02-2019, 10:13 AM
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I used carbon fiber vinyl from the auto parts store - didn't have to remove bow-ties, either. I even covered-up the dealership name and logo on my license plate frame to match.
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Old 05-02-2019, 10:27 AM
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I would recommend removing at them if possible. I painted mine in place. It took a few years but the foil backing on the back bow tie eventually disintegrated and nearly fell off.
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Old 05-02-2019, 08:11 PM
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This is what I did to mine ages ago, still holding up well. Vinyl overlay
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