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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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How to black out window trim?

The chrome window trim and Garnet don't really go well together. Is there an easy way to remove and paint or is there a better way to get this blacked out?

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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apply some black vinyl overlay on it, thats what most have done and it looks great. search for pics.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Yep that's what I did, bought some black vinyl strip and had someone stick them over the chrome, he didn't do a great job but it's good enough for now, I'm planning on re-doing a few areas.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Yeah I covered mine with gloss black vinyl. Mine came out great, but you really need to know what youre doing to have it come out good.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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Where do you purchase the black vinyl strips?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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I chose to buy sheets (from a roll) of vinyl instead of strips. It gives you more control and less bending and stretching of strips. You can buy vinyl by the foot from any local sign shop.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I had mine painted. I think it looks a lot better. Plus it's permanent.

 
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paint is you best option... but i used Trimebrite Blackout Tape on my 300 and it came out great... i even did it myself and i suck at stuff like that


make sure you order 2... its cheap anyways


http://www.autobarn.net/trimblackout.html
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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eh I am staying away from paint. The door handles get touched a lot and its a very slick surface so Ill prob get some vinyl.

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paint is you best option... but i used Trimebrite Blackout Tape on my 300 and it came out great... i even did it myself and i suck at stuff like that


make sure you order 2... its cheap anyways


http://www.autobarn.net/trimblackout.html
That glossy?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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the stuff i suggested is super cheap and super easy to work with...

it looks OEM
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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is it glossy?
 

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FRY TWO
paint is you best option... but i used Trimebrite Blackout Tape on my 300 and it came out great... i even did it myself and i suck at stuff like that


make sure you order 2... its cheap anyways


http://www.autobarn.net/trimblackout.html
Pics?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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no its a matte finish like OEM plastic..

idk if i have any close ups but i'll check
 
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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heres the best pic i could find.. the trim under the winows is what was taped

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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Just order some.....Hope it turns out nice.
 
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