Just remove the chrome strips. It is a lamenant strip with the chrome behind it. I pulled mine up real easily and clean it, looks good as new. I might even paint it black, but I'm not sure how well it would turn out.
My ride(Cardomain link) :
'95 Contour 16V Zetec DOHC, Teal , ATX
Born on Sep. 4, 1995
86+ miles
*LEDs mods are on their way!*