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12-19-2015, 11:02 AM | #1 |
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Getting Rid of Chrome on E93
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I am quite new to this site and have a few questions from the experts out there that have removed all chrome off their current vehicles. Wondering what suggestions you might have. I hate the look of chrome ever since I have blacked out the M3. Any input would be most appreciated. Thanks, BS |
12-19-2015, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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You can change the trim but I Think it is quite costly. You may want to have a chat with your local wrap shop? Most things can be wrapped quite niecely these days.
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12-19-2015, 11:25 AM | #3 |
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That was a suggestion from a few other people I know. You are right about the trim being costly to change. Thanks for the recommendations.
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12-19-2015, 12:01 PM | #4 |
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I had the bonnet, side vent and trunk spoiler done several times playing with colours. The wrap comes out very nice and again is relatively cheap.
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12-19-2015, 03:30 PM | #6 |
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I actually did mine with flat black plasti-dip and it looked pretty good. Took a long time to tape off and paper everything for the overspray though.
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12-19-2015, 05:51 PM | #8 |
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Try this thread...a couple links to replacing the window trim.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1202500
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12-19-2015, 06:35 PM | #9 |
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I had mine professionally wrapped. Oops, wrong picture. Standby.
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12-19-2015, 06:43 PM | #10 |
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Here you go. Correct pictures.
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12-20-2015, 05:41 AM | #13 |
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cause plasti dip looks like crap and cheap, haha just kidding . I guess it all depends on personal preference
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12-20-2015, 07:49 AM | #14 |
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What is a fair price to wrap the e93 chrome trim? Thanks. Does it hold up?
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12-20-2015, 08:32 AM | #16 |
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Mine has been wrapped in a glossy black vinyl for at least 3 years. So far it has held up fine. I have used plasti-dip on other cars but that gives a more matte finish and is not as durable.
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12-20-2015, 09:09 AM | #17 |
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The convertible is an easy trim to do yourself. Since it isn't one whole piece, you have it broken into small sections that are fairly straight, making it a much less challenging process.
Go online and buy a good amount of 3M vinyl. You can choose matte black, gloss black, or satin black and get to work. Should be under 50 bucks and take a Saturday. You might get some quotes over 300 which isn't worth it to me. I had fun wrapping the trim on my car. |
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I got a few estimates to get mine wrapped in gloss black. They range from $300-$500 (rough estimates based on a phone call). I spec'd no seams on the piece around the bottom of the rear window which seamed to jack the price up a bit...
A bit high, but I prefer to have someone who knows what they're doing install it and have it look perfect rather than me screw it up a few times and then take it in and have it done anyway. I have gloss black kidneys and gills on the way too. Can't wait! |
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12-20-2015, 08:18 PM | #20 |
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I plastidipped my front grilles a couple of years ago. 15k miles later, driven year round including snow and rain, they look great. If i had chrome window trim, I'd probably wrap it or paint it. I plastidipped the 15 year old black window trim on my E36M3 and it did not come out perfectly, but it was old and had some rust.
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