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      12-16-2014, 07:35 PM   #1
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Vinyl Wrap for Chrome Trim

So today I made the final modification to my car. The chrome trim of my Luxury Line build was wrapped in 3M vinyl gloss. I love how it turned out. Total cost was $200 installed and this wrap will not have the other problems everyone else has had with the shadowline trim. Regardless, if you are thinking about it, do not hesitate.

Here are some before and after shots. I will get some better pics tomorrow.
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      12-16-2014, 08:33 PM   #2
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      12-16-2014, 08:38 PM   #3
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That looks really nice.
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@Trojanlaw, looks good.
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      12-16-2014, 08:53 PM   #5
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Too nice! Well done, my friend .
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      12-16-2014, 10:50 PM   #6
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Most excellent!! Amazing how it totally transforms the overall look right?
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      12-16-2014, 11:10 PM   #7
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I had black trim in my E70, and I always envied chrome trim.
Now I have chrome trim and I envy your black trim.

How long did it take you?
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It had turned out to be very nice! Congrats man!
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I had black trim in my E70, and I always envied chrome trim.
Now I have chrome trim and I envy your black trim.

How long did it take you?
It took the installer about 4 hours but he actually took the trim pieces off. He could have done in about 2.5 if he had just applied on the car but it may not have lasted as long.
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Waaay better especially on black sapphire, nice job
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Can you take two pictures matching your last two pictures?
The black gives the illusion of larger windows which I like a lot.
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Can you take two pictures matching your last two pictures?
The black gives the illusion of larger windows which I like a lot.
Here is the best I could do with what I have.
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Looks great. Nicely done!
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Looks fantastic and I'm surprised at how easy it seemed to be done. What wrap was used?
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Looks fantastic and I'm surprised at how easy it seemed to be done. What wrap was used?
3m gloss black vinyl: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007P6ONVE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/188-1378557-5837621?qid=1418864777&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
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      12-18-2014, 10:46 AM   #16
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I realized you got the high gloss roof rail, that makes a big difference in overall looks and helps blacking out the whole sides, nice job. Thanks for the new pictures.



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Are you getting it too?
Lol, no, just helping out .
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Lol, no, just helping out .
Well.. It would look really cool with your new wrap, as long as it doesn't add another month to the job.
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Well.. It would look really cool with your new wrap, as long as it doesn't add another month to the job.
I'm sure it would, but i prefer my Satin finish. It looks good with my Satin Chrome .
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i hate to bump old threads, but i have to say that looks real nice. i've used electrical tape before, on older bmw and it looked good. electrical tape is vinyl. should i try on y x5? lol
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