The look what I bought thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rating: Thread Rating: 3 votes, 3.67 average.
 
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:45 AM
  #1366  
3truman's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 55
From: las vegas, nv
Originally Posted by 4DGS
Chris, how do you remove the chrome trim? I don't wanna break it and it's freaking me out.
me too!!! i want to paint it black or color match
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:46 AM
  #1367  
4DGS's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (69)
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 14,524
Likes: 981
From: Ontario, Canada
Posted at the same time lol
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:50 AM
  #1368  
G35Papa's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,505
Likes: 451
From: NorCal
Go to a dark alley in a bad neighborhood...ask the scariest guy you see to steal it off your car and bring it to you
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 01:53 AM
  #1369  
G35Papa's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,505
Likes: 451
From: NorCal


Steve (naughty240) was a huge help. He gave me some great tips to get it off. I didn't get it off perfectly (2 small dings) but I think I have it down now....as with anything, you get better the more you do it so the drivers side came off perfectly.

Hit me up via PM if you are doing it now and I'll answer the questions best I can...otherwise I'll try to do a DIY later on when I have some time.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:02 AM
  #1370  
The Stimulation's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (69)
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 10,850
Likes: 158
From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by G35papa
I can't believe someone broke into my garage and stole my mirrors and all the chrome trim on my doors!!! Bastards!!!





This makes me kinda wanna do body color matched trim.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:04 AM
  #1371  
ttrank's Avatar
Grocery getter
iTrader: (57)
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 27,305
Likes: 190
From: Phoenix
Premier Member

Chris, I would like to see your trim removal tips too. If you send any details can you copy me too.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:05 AM
  #1372  
G35Papa's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,505
Likes: 451
From: NorCal
I had two photoshops done...one with IP trim and one with gloss black. I chose gloss black because doing it in IP, made the windows look tiny. I think darker colors can pull it off easily. The gloss black will also match the pillars
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:05 AM
  #1373  
NFSP G35's Avatar
? = 2B || !2B
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 22,160
Likes: 852
From: Tallahassee, FL (or thereabout)
Premier Member

Originally Posted by G35papa


Steve (naughty240) was a huge help. He gave me some great tips to get it off. I didn't get it off perfectly (2 small dings) but I think I have it down now....as with anything, you get better the more you do it so the drivers side came off perfectly.

Hit me up via PM if you are doing it now and I'll answer the questions best I can...otherwise I'll try to do a DIY later on when I have some time.
PM? Please... that's for n00bs. A true e-stalker would have your number.











..........so yeah, I'll be calling you later for tips
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:06 AM
  #1374  
G35Papa's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,505
Likes: 451
From: NorCal
For sure Tim. I was going to snap pics of the removal but I didn't want to spend the night in the garage lol Once I get them back from paint, I'll be sure to snap pics which will essentially show the removal process as well.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:07 AM
  #1375  
G35Papa's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (85)
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 14,505
Likes: 451
From: NorCal
haha....for sure Ashley, if you are doing the job, just call me
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 02:21 AM
  #1376  
3truman's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 55
From: las vegas, nv
so then it would be a good guess that color matched any color would have the same effect? i already have black paint, convenient for me i guess, most of my accents are now black anyways, i have even thought of powder coating the exhaust but it might look rice
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 03:33 PM
  #1377  
Epidel's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (13)
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,515
Likes: 18
From: San Jose,Ca
O nice chris, I was going to have tony do the same thing to my trim when i take it down to get my rear bumper repaired.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 03:47 PM
  #1378  
CandlestickPark's Avatar
ill Sedan
Staff Alumni
iTrader: (87)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 23,261
Likes: 2,688
From: Long Beach, SoCal
Premier Member

Awesome Chris, can't wait to see how it turns out. I need to do mine and my door handles too. Maybe before the Sedan GTG, we'll see.
 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 10:53 PM
  #1379  
4drmadness's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (60)
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 6,877
Likes: 59
From: Orange County
damn sorry to hear Chris..





working on something. Pics will be up saturday

 
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:14 PM
  #1380  
NFSP G35's Avatar
? = 2B || !2B
iTrader: (22)
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 22,160
Likes: 852
From: Tallahassee, FL (or thereabout)
Premier Member

^When you say "Saturday" ......... does that mean December?
 
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 3 votes, 3.67 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:19 PM.