Anyone know how to get these pieces off or if I can?

I'm referring to the chrome around my window and what looks like a chrome rain catch or something
Just wanna paint them, would it be easier to keep them on and paint?

 

Chrome rain gutters?! Well I'll take them off your hands if you do get them off. Clueless on that part. be gentle.

As for the windshield trim, there is a special tool that looks like a two prong fork. Most parts stores have them. prys off.

If you tape VERY well around what you're painting you don't have to take them off. That's what I did with my plastic trim on my '00.

 

Any idea of what kind of paint is Gunna stick worth a Dam?

 

plastidip or bedliner

 

Or that new Krylon Fusion. Stuff works GREAT! Used it on fiberglass, plastic, metal and even old pressboard. Just like any paint prep is key. been 2 years, a little fade no flaking.

 

How exactly do I prep it?

 

Cheap way scuffl the chrome go steal the blue dish pad out of the kitchen. Just anuff to allow the part to stick. Good luck

 

Yes this will work but be aware that you will see the scratches if they are deep. Light scuff. If you clean it well with alcohol you can paint right over it.

 

The chrome on the rain gutter is probably just that stick-on crap you buy in rolls at the auto parts store, so grab a hold of one end and pull. Use a bit of heat (hair dryer, heat gun) if you need to make it easier.

As for the windshield molding, maybe you can replace it with the newer rubber trim?

 

Nah, some of the older XJs came with real chrome trim.

 

Yeah. Definety looks permanent... Anyone got any info on if the rubber trim is swappable? Maybe someone could put up some pics of the new style so I could compare em

 

just a thought unless you get the exact color of the truck they are going to stand out as much or even more than they do now, the fact that its silver i wouldnt think chrome would really stand out that much

 

I didn't notice much while it's been snowy since I've had it, now it's sunny again holy crap man it looks like I'm trying to frame myself in the jeep with bling. Ha

 

Factory chrome bling looks good in my opinion

 

It would be easier to leave them alone. The chrome looks good on a silver Jeep