You'll definitely get better results if you remove all the chrome yourself. Maskin/taping off the chrome or other trim won't look nearly as good after the paint job. And you'll save a bunch of $$$ on labor by removing the chrome and trim yourself--none of it is terribly difficult, just time consuming. Take your time and be patient, and you'll be glad you did it yourself.I haven't followed this thread but I am preparing for a repaint of my black 65 Crown. Do these shops like Miracle do minor body work/rust repair? What about the chrome bits? Are they removed or just masked?