Side Bump Strip Removal

[uklexusIS200]

I bought my 53 plate Is200 sport a few weeks ago and the off side trim on the front wing was damaged, the front part of the side bump strip that runs down the side on the doors.

So I bought a replacement piece in the same colour, platinum ice, off a car being broken on eBay.

When the piece arrived, I then learnt that it's not completely the same as what is on my car.

Having thought about it, I'd like to remove these pieces of mouldings completely, and flush the area over and have it re sprayed.

Has anyone done this or know of one done?

Any pictures anywhere?

I need the front and rear bumper re painting, so asked my body shop and got quoted £800 for all the work.

I'm told the locating holes will need welding up then all filling and painting both sides of the car, plus bumpers.

Anyone know of a good, reasonable priced body shop near Kettering?

[uklexusIS200]

Anyone help on this?

[Monster-Mat]

I've known it done, it's simple enough, the door trims are stuck on