Removing Front Bumper Chrome Inserts

Hi all,

Does anyone know of any way to remove the front bumper chrome inserts without taking the bumper off?

The ones on mine have been painted to match the bumpers and I want to either get the paint off or replace them. 

I know they clip on from behind.

Looks like I might be able to get the passenger side one off through the front wheel arch liner - I have long arms - but the drivers side one I can only get to the clip nearest the wheel owing to some cylinder in the way as you move round. 

Any pointers appreciated as removing the bumper, although supposedly straightforward, is something I would like to try and avoid. 

Thanks in advance. 

Regards

TMW