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What's the best way to black out a chrome window trim?
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:03 pm
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 26th, 2017 2:03 pm
What's the best way to black out a chrome window trim?
What's the best way of doing it - considering wrapping it but just worried about how long it would last
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19 replies Jun 26th, 2017 2:20 pm
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ssjkev16 Member Oct 31, 2007 310 posts 161 upvotes Winnipeg
Jun 26th, 2017 2:20 pm
Perhaps you can try Plasti Dipping the trim, pretty easy to do and easy to peel off when you don't like it anymore. +1
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:28 pm
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 26th, 2017 2:28 pm
ssjkev16 wrote: ↑ Perhaps you can try Plasti Dipping the trim, pretty easy to do and easy to peel off when you don't like it anymore.
Would it start chipping? How is plasti dip when you have to do touch ups
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:32 pm
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vkizzle Banned Aug 22, 2011 46813 posts 38205 upvotes Center of Universe
Jun 26th, 2017 2:32 pm
Vinyl wrap,
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:33 pm
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 26th, 2017 2:33 pm
vkizzle wrote: ↑ Vinyl wrap,
How long would it hold up approx without chipping?
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:35 pm
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prochargedv8 Member Apr 29, 2017 447 posts 541 upvotes
Jun 26th, 2017 2:35 pm
I hate plastidip and wraps but in this case it would be the way to go, chrome is notoriously hard to get paint to stick to, it can be done with 2k epoxy primer but not really something for a home gamer to diy.
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:40 pm
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vkizzle Banned Aug 22, 2011 46813 posts 38205 upvotes Center of Universe
Jun 26th, 2017 2:40 pm
Desii wrote: ↑ How long would it hold up approx without chipping?
A good quality wrap will last the lifetime of the vehicle.
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Jun 26th, 2017 2:58 pm
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ssjkev16 Member Oct 31, 2007 310 posts 161 upvotes Winnipeg
Jun 26th, 2017 2:58 pm
Desii wrote: ↑ Would it start chipping? How is plasti dip when you have to do touch ups
Nope, plasti dip does not chip as it just stretches since its a rubber coating, and if you put on enough coats (around 4-5 coats) it is very durable... plasti dipped my grill on my previous vehicle and it was rock solid, not one chip or tear despite doing a few road trips.
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Jun 26th, 2017 10:38 pm
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6mthatch Deal Addict Aug 10, 2013 2891 posts 2179 upvotes
Jun 26th, 2017 10:38 pm
easiest would be plastidip. Other than that, you could vinyl wrap it but for long term, you'd likely want to use a primer on it such as 3m 94 Smash that like button!
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Jun 27th, 2017 9:16 am
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 27th, 2017 9:16 am
Just been getting quotes to get it wrapped - they ranges from $220-$400!! These prices seem ridiculous. Is this the going rate?
Yeah...also the cost will depend more on the labour cost....how they will remove/reinstall the part sand difficulty of wrapping it...my advice accept the beauty of chrome...
Desii wrote: ↑ Just been getting quotes to get it wrapped - they ranges from $220-$400!! These prices seem ridiculous. Is this the going rate?
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Jun 27th, 2017 9:32 am
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vkizzle Banned Aug 22, 2011 46813 posts 38205 upvotes Center of Universe
Jun 27th, 2017 9:32 am
Desii wrote: ↑ Just been getting quotes to get it wrapped - they ranges from $220-$400!! These prices seem ridiculous. Is this the going rate?
4 doors? How many sections of chrome?
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Jun 27th, 2017 10:18 am
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 27th, 2017 10:18 am
vkizzle wrote: ↑ 4 doors? How many sections of chrome?
It's an A5 Coupe
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Jun 27th, 2017 10:29 am
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vkizzle Banned Aug 22, 2011 46813 posts 38205 upvotes Center of Universe
Jun 27th, 2017 10:29 am
Desii wrote: ↑ It's an A5 Coupe
For a seamless wrap, they will likely wrap the full length from front to back (window to window) and cut out each window opening and edge of the trims (no savings in material due to waste).
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Jun 27th, 2017 11:00 am
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Desii [OP] Member Jun 22, 2009 309 posts 187 upvotes Toronto
Jun 27th, 2017 11:00 am
vkizzle wrote: ↑ For a seamless wrap, they will likely wrap the full length from front to back (window to window) and cut out each window opening and edge of the trims (no savings in material due to waste).
Cost of material for these guys should be really low- ordering good quality vinyl wrapping doesn't cost that much. Most places said it takes around 2 hours though
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Jun 27th, 2017 2:03 pm
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ellesdad Sr. Member Dec 10, 2007 837 posts 766 upvotes Arviat
Jun 27th, 2017 2:03 pm
To each their own but doesn't (the right amount of) chrome give a car a high-end, classy look? "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect."
Desii wrote: ↑ Cost of material for these guys should be really low- ordering good quality vinyl wrapping doesn't cost that much. Most places said it takes around 2 hours though
The material isn't much but the labour involved in wrapping trip is much more involved than wrapping, say, a hood or roof. The quote of 220-400 for 2 hours of labour + material is about right...
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Feb 17, 2015 1186 posts 1663 upvotes Hereandthere Yeah...also the cost will depend more on the labour cost....how they will remove/reinstall the part sand difficulty of wrapping it...my advice accept the beauty of chrome...
Jul 30, 2007 35182 posts 24084 upvotes Toronto it's the opposite, in my view. I hate the chrome 