2010 Z71 Fender flares removal, anyone know how?

[Einstein]

Greetings everyone! I am new to the site as of this afternoon, so please bear with me. I have a 2010 Z71 Tahoe and would like to remove the fender flares, they are not growing on me like I thought they would. I was lightly rear-ended and need to replace the rear bumper so I figured I would take this opportunity relace it with an LTZ cover. I am also going to purchase a cover to replace the front. So if anyone knows the easiest way to remove the fender flares I would greatly appreceiate the advice. Cheers.

 

[KMeloney]

I think they're just stuck on with 3M tape -- so, look up some posts on debadging, and you'll get all the methods (heat + fishing line + sawing motion = removal, then clay and polish).

Double check on that... But, also double check to see that your front bumper is not "integrated" into the flares. I think that's the case. I think that without the flares, your bumper will be wider than the sheet metal where the flares were...

 

[Einstein]

Thanks KMeloney, I saw that the front bumper would need to be replaced. I appreciate the help! Your ride is sick btw!

 

[nrcpharmd]

I did mine, they are just double sided 3m, and attached wit a few screws and clips if I remember correctly around the fenders. The front bumper is slightly wider than the non Z bumper but so you might notice a little bit off from where the front bumper meets the front fender flare.