Vinyl instead of painitng chrome trims

[thomas_lad]

Tried this briefly last night in decreasing daylight when i got hom from work. Tried to install some Matte vinyl on the chrome trims incase i ever water to go back to the chrome. was only a quick job but i thnk it looks quite good. and i only got a small bit done will get more pics up when i finish it, but let me know what you all think. thanks

http://184.72.239.143/mu/52848b8a-3d19-e864.jpg
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[Inked]

doesnt look like you will be getting anymore done today, with all that moisture in the air...but what you have so far looks good!

[thomas_lad]

I done it last night in my garage, the pics were taken this morning on way to work. its dryed up now outside, so will try some more when i get home

[GA42.0T]

Looks good. Curious about durability. Seems much easier/cheaper alternative to TI trim.

[grizzles]

Looks good. Curious about durability. Seems much easier/cheaper alternative to TI trim.

Not sure what he used but I used the shadowline trim kit vinyl and it has been perfect for about 2 years and we get anywhere from 0 to 100 throughout the seasons

[Inked]

Not sure what he used but I used the shadowline trim kit vinyl and it has been perfect for about 2 years and we get anywhere from 0 to 100 throughout the seasons

can you wax the vinyl? It mights sound dumb, but I wax the OEM rubber pieces to give them that deep black look and was wondering if you have tried waxing the vinyl...

[grizzles]

can you wax the vinyl? It mights sound dumb, but I wax the OEM rubber pieces to give them that deep black look and was wondering if you have tried waxing the vinyl...

Nah, haven't tried that. I prefer the matte look of it anyways so if it can be waxed I wouldn't do it personally.

[Inked]

Nah, haven't tried that. I prefer the matte look of it anyways so if it can be waxed I wouldn't do it personally.

not sure how it would react on the vinyl but on the rubber window trim it still looks matte after waxing but ALOT deeper black....kinda like, have you ever cleaned you tires with actual tire cleaner like this THIS (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Westley-s-32-oz-Bleche-Wite-spray-tire-cleaner/_/N-257l?counter=0&itemIdentifier=552729_0_0_)?you know how they come out so much deeper black, like new....

[crazytex21]

not sure how it would react on the vinyl but on the rubber window trim it still looks matte after waxing but ALOT deeper black....kinda like, have you ever cleaned you tires with actual tire cleaner like this THIS (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Westley-s-32-oz-Bleche-Wite-spray-tire-cleaner/_/N-257l?counter=0&itemIdentifier=552729_0_0_)?you know how they come out so much deeper black, like new....

i used that bleche white on my tires and it's awesome, but if you want a deep black, spray a little "black magic tire wet" on a rag and apply it to your vinyl. that should probably work better. the can says that it is a plastic conditioner. you could give it a shot. plus, it lasts for a solid week, so you can do it every week when you wash you car.

[BDM]

Not sure what he used but I used the shadowline trim kit vinyl and it has been perfect for about 2 years and we get anywhere from 0 to 100 throughout the seasons

Where did you get the shadowline? Also how much did you need/use for both sides? Thanks

[GarrettReid]

Where did you get the shadowline? Also how much did you need/use for both sides? Thanks

http://www.bmwshadowline.com/

One roll will suffice. If you don't mess up. I couldn't get it on my car flat and eventually gave up.

[yayjohnny]

I actually did this myself last week using the "Black-Out Tape" by Trim Brite. I followed this DIY
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/148524-Black-out-Window-trim-DIY-(INEXPENSIVE)?highlight=Blackout+trim
I was thinking of going for the bmw shadowline but i didn't want to deal with shipping, and the black out trim was available at my local pepboys.
I think it holds up pretty well so far, but not sure about it say couple years down the road.
Here are some pics

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/179301_10150089113917311_503632310_5833760_3722731 _n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180594_10150089113852311_503632310_5833758_2438572 _n.jpg
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[Mc Suly]

Damn it looks good!!!!!!!!

Wouldn't last hear in the winter. I know a shop that used to do that here about 6 months later into winter it would peel right off lmao

[fordyoz]

How is it holding up 3 months later?

[audi8844]

About to put my vinyl on sometime this week, but I was wondering if you apply the vinyl using the wet method, so you get the opportunity to get all of the bubbles out? If so, what liquid did you use? Thanks.

[Der Konig]

The other day I read in eurotuner 3m makes a vynil tape stuff like the shadowline but you can get it in brushed aluminum and stuff. May be worth it to try out since I don't want to black it out.

[soleam87]

Looks good, I did the "Black-Out Tape" by Trim Brite from Pepboys. But the florida heat has go the vinyl warping a little, even on my grill. I plan on using plastidip sometime in the future.

[fordyoz]

shadowline sucks to take off. the vinyl seperates from the adhesive, leaving the trim with a coat of adhesive on it. i needed goo-gone and 2+ hours to get it all off.