[dvdubb]

I got a roll of vinyl shadowline trim as a gift the other day.
Does anyone have experience with applying that on top of the chrome trim.
Is it worth it to do?
Don't want it to come off after a while.
Believe the alternative is to get the real-deal and replace it completely, but spending $800+ no fun either....

[sleepyx637]

it's never been done before -- try it out and let us know how it goes.

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by sleepyx637

it's never been done before -- try it out and let us know how it goes.

Plenty of people in the Chicago area have done it as far as I know, and there's been a DIY or two. Just take it to a reputable tint shop who is comfortable with doing vinyl.

[Verbiage]

Do it. I hate my chrome trim.

[Brey335i]

Plenty of people have done it... the only important thing is to make sure that you put it on as one long piece. If you try to put on smaller sections at a time, it will show the places where the vinyl overlaps...

[sleepyx637]

Originally Posted by ragingclue

Plenty of people in the Chicago area have done it as far as I know, and there's been a DIY or two. Just take it to a reputable tint shop who is comfortable with doing vinyl.

Originally Posted by Brey335i

Plenty of people have done it... the only important thing is to make sure that you put it on as one long piece. If you try to put on smaller sections at a time, it will show the places where the vinyl overlaps...

Naw, these guys are lying. It's never been done before -- do a search and you'll see.

[ragingclue]

Originally Posted by Brey335i

Plenty of people have done it... the only important thing is to make sure that you put it on as one long piece. If you try to put on smaller sections at a time, it will show the places where the vinyl overlaps...

I would really just suggest taking it to a shop who works with vinyl. That way, if it starts peeling or if they don't do a great job, they'll normally rip it off and do it over without charging you. We've had several people at a place around here do it without a problem. You just have to find a reputable shop.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by sleepyx637

Naw, these guys are lying. It's never been done before -- do a search and you'll see.

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=black+vinyl

[sleepyx637]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=black+vinyl

haha, seriously right? my plan is to start telling all the newbies that don't search that (1) RD angel eyes are the best, (2) vinyl trim has never been done, (3) they have the first HPFP that failed, etc...

[Quick6EF]

I bought this:

http://www.signwarehouse.com/VAVA6O1...510-080-O.html

I'll be installing it on Sunday!

[slimysnails]

i had it done when i got the windows tinted. i figured if it gets messed up, just get it done again. i initially wanted to do it in the 3m di-noc cf vinyl....anyone ever tried it?

[phistyle]

Originally Posted by slimysnails

i had it done when i got the windows tinted. i figured if it gets messed up, just get it done again. i initially wanted to do it in the 3m di-noc cf vinyl....anyone ever tried it?

I'm thinking of doing this also...did you provide the vinyl for them or did you buy it from the tint shop and how much did they charge you?

[slimysnails]

Originally Posted by phistyle

I'm thinking of doing this also...did you provide the vinyl for them or did you buy it from the tint shop and how much did they charge you?

they provided the vinyl (matte black). it was $100.

[Enjoiyourlife]

i did it myself. goodluck. 4-5 hours and a few beers and you'll be fine. i think my best advice would be to be very patient because it is a pain in the ass to deal with vinyl. don't stretch it too thin around the curves because it will rip.

honestly, i'd probably pay someone to do it next time. my DIY turned out decent. and i dont think you have to worry about it coming off

[shuarma]

yeah i also got my vinyl from them. just be very slow and patient with applying and don't remove the chrome trim. when you get to the curvy parts use a hair dryer to heat the vinyl so it stretches and is more flexible.

or you could just go to a shop and pay $200

[hugus311]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=black+vinyl

[oilcrankinject]

I put on matte black vinyl on my chrome trim last week. I am going on vacation for 2 weeks today too.

I did this before in the summer hear in Louisiana and the only issue I had was that it was so hot that it was a pain to get off because it kept on ripping.

[Verbiage]

If you really don't want to go through the hassle of wrapping, you could just save for the real thing, also.. Even though you said it would be no fun, you'd still have black trim

[Brey335i]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

5 seconds

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=black+vinyl

wait, how did you do that? You must have used the magical powers of

I knew I'd seen people'd DIY on this