I am thinking of buying a 2007 RR TDV8 HSE. A previous owner had chrome acessossories fitted later on (side protection tubes, side power vents, and full wing mirror covers) which I would like to have removed. Is there any chance their removal will cause damage to the vehicle, particularly if adhesive has been used for vents / mirrors? I would also like to replace the chrome side protection tubes with fixed RR side steps. What is the best, and cheapest, way to go about it? Thanks

Depends if they have been put on with silicone which can come off with a bit of elbow grease , if he has used some other serious glue then it could cause harm to the paintwork,

Do you know if the mirror caps and vents are aftermarket ones

Side tubes i think are more or less the same fittings as side steps , Have a look under the car and you will see the bolts that attach it to the underneath

Dan wrote:

I am thinking of buying a 2007 RR TDV8 HSE.

What is the best, and cheapest, way to go about it?

Those are two things that often don't go well together. 

Thanks Mick. They are after market ones from a company called Famous Four in Lincs. If they have used a serious adhesive, and it is impossible to tell. The chrome looks as though it has been attached professionally-i.e. not a DIY job. Could I have the chrome mirror covers removed, and, if damage has been caused to the paintwork, buy some colour-coded mirror covers and attach them in their place?

They are usually glued on with 3M strip adhesive. Try using a hairdryer to heat the area and soften the glue whilst gently teasing the part away from the vehicle

As John above said ...........

Been there done it with the chrome stuff ............. Okay now no sign of a relapse as long as i keep taking the medication ......

Another method is very hot water poured over the offending item, not boiling but almost