Replace rear hatch trim pieces?

[nhnw]

Has anyone replaced the chrome trim pieces on the Stinger GT hatch? On mine, they are discolored perhaps from exposure to the sun here in Florida. I checked with the dealer and they want $500+ to replace these which seems a bit steep. I was able to find the parts on a Kia parts website for about $160 each (American) and might tackle it myself, but wondering how difficult it is. The car is now out of warranty (2020 GT).

 

[Snicklefritz]

They remove and install easily enough, judging by earlier forum descriptions. Someone will weigh in. I haven't personally removed any window/hatch trim pieces. I've seen CF wrapped, so, probably faux. And black wrap. Other's have painted all the window/hatch trim gloss black to match the other piano black accents. My solution is to buff hard when I dry them, this minimizes/prevents discoloration. But when it happens, use a polishing compound. In your case, it has already happened. The discoloration is only surface. I have Flitz metal polish in reserve for if I need to get the spots out.