You can find good info on the topic here:

http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip=947385587

-john

Michael Diehr wrote:
> I accidentally purchased top/rear felt channel strip 281-837-709 when
> it looks like I should have purchased 255-837-709 instead, as the
> latter has a channel for the chrome strip.
>
> I've already pulled out some other chrome strips (winshield) so I
> might as well as go for the all black look on the doors too. Since
> the 281- brand was 1/2 the price, and I've already purchased it, is it
> possible to just remove the chrome strip and use the non-chrome strip
> instead? 85 Westy.