Hi volks, 

Another option is to simply paint the trim flat black, it basically disappears into the rubber that way, and still gives that clean look Frank was talking about.

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On 2012-06-04, at 5:45 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> wrote:

>        Old wives tale.  My trim has been removed over 10 years ago and I have NEVER seen a problem related to these trims pieces being removed.  Now, that's about the 100th time I've posted this same message !  So..........do whatever suits you but I like the looks of no ugly chromed trim there staring at me !  Pure black rubber is awesome especially when dressed with some Krown rustproofing oil which makes it shine