Chrome window trim

foggy e90 · 09-12-2012, 09:44 PM

I am thinking of changing my chrome window trim to black, Any ideas on the best route to go with this should I change the trim to what appears to be expensive black trim or is there any alternative avenues to go down

Kerr · 09-12-2012, 09:56 PM

Quite a few people have opted to have the trim wrapped rather than replacing it all.

Greg330 · 09-13-2012, 08:14 AM

I'm about to go with the shadowline trim wrap from the US, its a DIY but for the cost of about £20 delivered its worth a go!!

http://bmwshadowline.com/shadowlinevinyls.html

foggy e90 · 09-13-2012, 08:49 AM

I bought shadow line some months ago but the technician who tinted my windows said it was rubbish and not worth the money I paid for it, so it's still sitting in my boot I might give it a go anyway in a couple of weeks. he did say it would be better to use a big sheet of normal vinyl wrap to do but would prove expensive ... he would do it if I still wanted Quoted approx 100 Pounds

Barlows · 09-13-2012, 09:04 AM

It's a matt finish but maybe Plastidip will be easier?

BoondogUK · 09-13-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanCorky

It's a matt finish but maybe Plastidip will be easier?

I have just had my first go with plastidip. I can confirm it v. Easy to use, and you get a nice matte finish, although there is a clear coat available.

Its £17 delivered...

Would think it would go close to doing all the trim... And if you muck it up... Just peel it off.

J44KPR · 09-13-2012, 09:38 AM

pics of plasidip ?

skelts · 09-13-2012, 11:01 AM

Take it to a paint shop and get it painted (2pac paint, harder wearing and sticks better to chrome). Wont cost more than £150 and will have a better finish.

acerboo · 09-13-2012, 12:57 PM

looks fine as is!

225_AB · 09-13-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

looks fine as is!

I think the black is miles better than chrome.

foggy e90 · 09-13-2012, 09:41 PM

Think I will at least try the shadowline and see how it covers, If I do a good job will post some pic's If I mess it up there will be no pic's haha

BoondogUK · 09-14-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by doc_ab

I think the black is miles better than chrome.

I have to agree... I have a monaco blue e90... and once I got rid of the chrome front grills the car has a much cleaner look to it....

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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm about to go with the shadowline trim wrap from the US, its a DIY but for the cost of about £20 delivered its worth a go!! http://bmwshadowline.com/shadowlinevinyls.html
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foggy e90 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Monaco blue e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: wales iTrader: (0)	I bought shadow line some months ago but the technician who tinted my windows said it was rubbish and not worth the money I paid for it, so it's still sitting in my boot I might give it a go anyway in a couple of weeks. he did say it would be better to use a big sheet of normal vinyl wrap to do but would prove expensive ... he would do it if I still wanted Quoted approx 100 Pounds
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foggy e90 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Monaco blue e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: wales iTrader: (0)	Think I will at least try the shadowline and see how it covers, If I do a good job will post some pic's If I mess it up there will be no pic's haha
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