from chrome to black

[elkots]

Anyone changed their chrome window trims and grill to black? Im imagining to buy the parts wont be cheap has anyone got any tips to modify them? Really like the black look.

[Guest 2]

any car graphics shop will be able to change them by applying their goods.

[elkots]

Thanks for the swift reply chris. Love to see a picture of this been done to satisfy myself. Anyone?

[Danny-boy]

Chris, how much do people charge to wrap the window chrome?

I'm going off the plasti-dip idea if I'm honest.

[Guest 2]

have fun - a4 saloon black edition - Google Search (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=a4+saloon+black+edition&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=3r0OUZDyIOK80QW-n4BA&biw=1366&bih=638&sei=570OUaC3DsO30QXProCADA) :D

although ignore the wheels and dark windows :D

[Danny-boy]

A little test I did on my B7.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/04/y2uba9e4.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/04/bu4ary3e.jpg

I know it's not a B8, but you get the idea.

[elkots]

Did you do it yourself? If so what did you use were you happy with it. Thanks

[Guest 2]

Did you do it yourself? If so what did you use were you happy with it. Thanks

A very well done job!

Chrome Window Surrounds (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?142172-Chrome-Window-Surrounds)

[Danny-boy]

Did you do it yourself? If so what did you use were you happy with it. Thanks

Yes mate, I did it myself but I did it with electrical tape as a temporary job.

It only took me half hour or so, and was just a test to see if I like it.

My chrome has gone milky so I don't think I have another option anyway.

I'm just trying to decide if its best to vinyl wrap, black paint or black plasti-dip. I even considered brush painting it carefully, but I'm not sure if I'll get brush marks.

[elkots]

Yes mate, I did it myself but I did it with electrical tape as a temporary job.

It only took me half hour or so, and was just a test to see if I like it.

My chrome has gone milky so I don't think I have another option anyway.

I'm just trying to decide if its best to vinyl wrap, black paint or black plasti-dip. I even considered brush painting it carefully, but I'm not sure if I'll get brush marks.


Well i think it looks good! I just rushed into my garage to try a bit the tape does match well with the black doors panels window. My car is white so i think it would look great. Only thing some of the trims are wider than the trim wonder if you can get wider tape. I reckon id be happy with that. Did you stfuggle round the grill were itts rounded. Thanks

[Danny-boy]

Hi mate.

I didn't do the grill, just around the windows on one side.

It may look good on the pix, but there are crossovers and a couple of gaps in real life.

I'd never keep it like that, or use electrical tape permanently.

The worst bit was the fat bit closest to the back (the rearmost bend), the rest looks pretty good though.

My tape wasn't wide enough either but I just used 2 runs.

[elkots]

Thanks mate im going to get some matt black vi yl and try doing it myself. Il let you know how i get on and show some pics.

[Danny-boy]

Thanks mate im going to get some matt black vi yl and try doing it myself. Il let you know how i get on and show some pics.

Go for it mate, I was thinking the same thing myself. Not easy if you don't want any joins though, reckon you would need a whole load of vinyl.

Let us know where you get your vinyl.

Dan

[Jason Carson]

Once the weather warms up a bit I'm looking to plasti-dip my grille and fog lights doesn't cost much and if it looks naff I can just peal it off.