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Old 01-22-2011, 04:43 PM
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I want to black out the chrome trim around my windows. Is it easily removed or should I get the 3M tape to go over the chrome?
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Its not very easy to remove with out damaging it. I put the "black out tape" on mine and it does ok.

Here's an old pic of the 1st time I put it on.




This one is a bit grainy but you get the idea





This is the one that I bought off of amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Trimbrite-T900...5744028&sr=8-1

make sure that you buy at least 2 rolls. It good quality stuff, but it doesn't last forever. I've had my current layer on for about 2yrs now and its starting to crack and come up in the corners. The good thing is is that it comes off pretty easy and you can clean up the glue with some goo gone.

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Nice looking car
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Ive been wanting to do this, im going to try it out thanks for the link.
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Looks good. Now, if I could only use that tape to cover my peeling pillar posts!
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Originally Posted by LS1 Racing
Looks good. Now, if I could only use that tape to cover my peeling pillar posts!
Thats exactly what i was thinking... hmm... if i can find one wide enough... i might have to try it haha.
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I thought about that too, and tried covering about half of one and it looked like poop.
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I wish my car was black
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Originally Posted by LS1 Racing
Looks good. Now, if I could only use that tape to cover my peeling pillar posts!
Just sand them down and repaint them. Just make sure you cover the car with newpaper or a large drop cloth. You could also paint the chrome trim at the same time.
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That looks really good. Glad I don't have to worry about it on my SS.



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