I bought an RL recently and been fixing all the little things here and there. I want to get these either replaced or painted. Anyone know what part number these are and if there is a service manual to take off/replace them? I searched but can't seem to find the term for them.

 

It appears to be the#2 & 7 drip roof molding assembly below:
Molding - 2011 Acura RL 4 Door RL KA 6AT (acurapartswarehouse.com)


Not sure if a free PDF of the FSM is available here, though, you can purchase one on the link below:
Acura RL Service and Repair Manuals. (repairmanualnow.com)

 

Drip moulding's the chromey bit, I think...

Those will be found on the door fiche.

 

They are quite expensive to buy new, I am thinking of taking it off, sanding, and repainting them. Haven't been able to find any manual for removal of that part yet

 

If you peel off the black it's chrome underneath

 

Here is an even cheaper version of the FSM then the one I initially provided above.
Even though your 2011 model year is not listed, the body style is similar to the 2010; therefore, an idea of the process you need to 'do it right' should be within, lol.
🛠️Acura RL 09, 10 Service Manual🛠️| AutoManualSource
If you take them off without instruction, the probability is higher that you 'bend' something and end up paying the $352.26 each to replace.

 

Could you flat them off a bit in situ and use a vinyl wrap?

 

With a quick forum search, I was able to find the roof drip molding replacement process below for the 2G RL (2005-2012):
Observe the last bullet point in the 'NOTE:' area, .
That's probably because this cosmetic endeavor is not something to be trifled with and 'bends' are likely, either advertent or inadvertently, to occur.

You're welcome.

 

Hi, I want to remove #19, 74316-SJA-A01ZD Molding Assembly, Driver Side Roof, how can it be done? I like the above instructions, can it be downloaded somewhere for the entire car?

Thanks