Was thinking of taking mine out today. Lucky I was checking on some wiring question for Matt and another member. Just looked down at that linkage and :wtf:. That could have gone very badly. The good news is that cover is doing a great job. I only had it halfway off, but no sign of wearing on the paint as some naysayers cautioned. I did find a tiny tear at front bumper corner. Apparently somebody just touched it in another vehicle - slight 'rub' on the chrome. No paint color showing on cover at the tear, so not likely one of our vehicles. Both are painted bumpers.