Hatchback chrome removal

[TylerMacLeod[SuperSonic]]

Hey all,
Checking to see if anyone has removed the chrome piece / handle on the trunk of the hatchback. Found some rust creeping out from under it and want to fix it asap.

 

[gnonne]

What model year do you have? I have a 2012 and I believe the trim piece is plastic... I live in MI where we have a lot of rust issues, but my 2012 Sonic has none.

I think there are just a few screws underneath holding it on, so it should not be that hard to remove if you want.

 

[KnucklestheRS]

That piece is plastic on my 2013. You have to remove the liner from the hatch and it’s just held on my a couple screws and maybe a couple clips? I don’t remember exactly. I removed mine to paint it. I couldn’t stand the chrome.


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[Papasonic]

I have a bubble developing in the same place on my hatch, probably the trim has a sharp area that pierced the paint surface allowing moisture to invade.

 

[Gingerbeard Freddy]

Anyone find out how to remove this piece, my ‘15 has the same problem and I don’t want it to get worse


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[TurtleOverlord]

Anyone find out how to remove this piece

That piece is plastic on my 2013. You have to remove the liner from the hatch and it’s just held on my a couple screws and maybe a couple clips? I don’t remember exactly. I removed mine to paint it. I couldn’t stand the chrome.

There is a sneaky screw in the handle in the hatch line.

 

[AdorableKaren]

They sell that long hatch piece in black plastic. Bought it for my sonic back in the day for $130. The black matched the cf hatch better than chrome. KnucklestheRS is correct you have the remove the inside of the hatch liner to see the screws.

 

[TurtleOverlord]

Mine was actually very loosely attached when I went in to install my backup camera...

 

[KnucklestheRS]

There is a sneaky screw in the handle in the hatch line.

Yes don’t forget that little screw!


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[gaparker]

I did a complete hatch debadging and dechroming to my 2013 at only 500 miles on the car. The LTZ trim has a chromed plastic piece here. The part is screwed on from behind so you have to remove the inside hatch panel to get at the fasteners. I bought the unchromed LS/LT trim level GM part and had it painted body color by my body shop after they removed the bowtie badge and welded the locating holes shut. Now my hatch looks much cleaner with no badges whatsoever and no gaudy chrome.