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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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What did you use to paint over the chrome trim? It almost looks glossy? Did you just have somebody paint them body color?
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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jfisher
What did you use to paint over the chrome trim? It almost looks glossy? Did you just have somebody paint them body color?


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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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Hey man always wondered. You didn't remove the trim? You did it on the car?
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Old Aug 25, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Slayerg37
Hey man always wondered. You didn't remove the trim? You did it on the car?
Yep, don't remove the trim, it rarely goes back as good as it came off. I know this because I had to have both drivers side doors replaced from an accident a couple years ago and the trim was still Ok so it was reused, still doesn't fit as flush as it should in places
If you follow the DIY link it's not hard, just a bit time consuming, but really transforms the overall look.
There's even a few that have used vinyl that matches their gunmetal/slate wheels and that looks pretty awesome as well.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jfisher
What did you use to paint over the chrome trim? It almost looks glossy? Did you just have somebody paint them body color?
Listen to blnewt. He has a great write up. I didn't personally do it myself as I don't have the patience to work with the vinyl but I took blnewts advice and read his how to at least twice before I got it done and couldn't be any happier with how it turned out.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Yep, don't remove the trim, it rarely goes back as good as it came off. I know this because I had to have both drivers side doors replaced from an accident a couple years ago and the trim was still Ok so it was reused, still doesn't fit as flush as it should in places
If you follow the DIY link it's not hard, just a bit time consuming, but really transforms the overall look.
There's even a few that have used vinyl that matches their gunmetal/slate wheels and that looks pretty awesome as well.
Definitely going to give it a try then. Going to try the spoiler first then tackle the DIY. Kind of didn't understand the measurements but I'll figure it out eventually haha. It's a very well informed DIY. Thanks man.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 08:29 AM
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Thanks sir! About how much would you say you need to use for the window trim AND the front grill?
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jfisher
Thanks sir! About how much would you say you need to use for the window trim AND the front grill?
A 2'x5' sheet will give you enough for the trim and a couple grills.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 07:56 PM
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Been a while since I posted pics in this thread.

Ready for the Sedan Meet-up in 3 days. Totally ready. Like, there's nothing else I could possibly do to this car to get it ready, LOL.



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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Been a while since I posted pics in this thread.

Ready for the Sedan Meet-up in 3 days. Totally ready. Like, there's nothing else I could possibly do to this car to get it ready, LOL.
Car looks absolutely excellent, it's too bad you you need the front plate though.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Been a while since I posted pics in this thread.

Ready for the Sedan Meet-up in 3 days. Totally ready. Like, there's nothing else I could possibly do to this car to get it ready, LOL.

Your OCD is maxed out.

Your G is spot on Rochester.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 10:20 PM
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Perfecta-mundo John, very nice to see it looking proper again!
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 11:25 PM
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Thanks, guys. It's a good feeling being 100 about your car, so I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts. I'm guessing two or three weeks.
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 07:51 AM
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Looks really good Rochester. She sits perfect. You definitely seem very happy with where yer at now compared to where you were just a few weeks ago. Understandable. Good for you....
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Old Aug 27, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Agree with everyone else, car looks awesome. The ONLY thing I would do is black out the chrome window trim.

On your front grill is the outer part painted white and the inner done in black? I really like that.
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