SingletrackMind

Has anyone pulled this stuff off yet? Is it hard to do without bending it? I am going to pull my grill and paint it, and I am not crazy about all the chrome, and thought about trying to pull it off and paint it at the same time. Any tips?

BLKG37X

iTrader: (-1)

Seems like a big hassle to remove all the trim. But I kinda like the chrome, I think it makes the car look richer and really pop. Now when people start overdoing it, for example putting on that chrome film on top of the black part of the doors in the middle - Now that's too much, very tacky. But the way the car is right now, I think it has the perfect amount of chrome. But everyone has different taste.

indycase

You can just buy black tape to wrap the chrome instead of painting it. There are black automotive tapes for this purpose and manufacturers actually use these to black out the B-pillars (i.e. the window frames between the front and rear doors in the middle) in most economy cars.

P.S.: More expensive cars get an actual black trim for the B-pillar.

BLKG37X

iTrader: (-1)

Yes. That's it!!! B-pillars. It was on the tip of my tongue.

GxS

iTrader: (1)

yep, there are plenty of people on driver that have done this mod to their cars. you have to be careful removing the trim b/c i hear it has a tendency to break if you rush it. i'd recommend you vinyl wrap it or perhaps paint the trim. GL

JaxG

i wrapped mine in vinyl. I think it would be too risky to remove it, especially if you are asking how.

STOOF

iTrader: (2)

Its very easy to remove.

Paint will def hold up longer and look better than vinyl.

speedracer g37

iTrader: (4)

You need a trim removal tool. It looks like a handlebar mustashe with a handle where your nose should be. Some auto parts store may carry it, but more likely a tool truck like snap-on or matco will have it. You still need to be careful using it or you will bend the trim.

LightsOut

iTrader: (7)

best to just vinyl it. I might get mine done tomorrow, maybe.

hufington

What type of tape should be used? Any brand suggestions?

LightsOut

iTrader: (7)

I just had mine put on last night.. makes the car look 100x's better, I also did the trunk deck.

indycase

Any pics you can share?

LightsOut

iTrader: (7)

Im gonna post up a diary of my car. Starting from day one of my purchase.

so far I have few mods and I'll like to share my pics soon... I got to let the vinyl stick a little better, still needs slight touch ups and not having no sun kinda sucks right now.