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    Default Removing the chrome v from front grill

    As above guys if I was to remove the chrome v grill part and fit the Opel chrome 1 but colour code it would I need a new backing or is original black part able to fit both the vauxhall or opel type chrome parts ?
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    Original backing is fine, when you remove the chrome v you'll see it has the Opel blitz behind it

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    Plus there is a member after the chrome one if your selling it

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    and have frigging fun trying to remove it without busting the clips ..ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!

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    I got mine off with no troubles, no clips broke at all, just got to push the tabs up from behind

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    I couldnt get mine off nearly broke the thing trying lol

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    Does sound like it could be a ****** to get off , im a bit heavy handed so there's a good chance it will have broken clips lol not to sure what im doing front grill wise yet Steve did you take the bumper off m8 or can ya do it with it still on ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by accveccysriturbo View Post
    I couldnt get mine off nearly broke the thing trying lol

    Lol, got all that fun to come, I fancy a Holden one....

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    I just went and got a £20 plain one and then stuck an i badge on it lol

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    Tilted the bumper forward but did manage to get majority of it off without taking the bumper off if you leave it until the rolling road I can help you on the day if you like?

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