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Old 11-18-2008, 10:29 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Shadow-...sQ5fAccessories


Look in the feedback. It says some guy ordered it and just got a roll of electric tape
Old 11-18-2008, 10:32 AM
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there are some members here that have actually used electrical tape to cover their chrome trim...
Old 11-18-2008, 10:34 AM
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I did that...25 years ago to a 1976 Mercury Capri
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Funny how the seller doesn't give a close-up pic of the tape in place
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='724268' date='Nov 18 2008, 02:32 PM
there are some members here that have actually used electrical tape to cover their chrome trim...

ohh nooo! I wanna see pics. If it looks good Ill do it!

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USE ELECTRIC TAPE!
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='724341' date='Nov 18 2008, 03:40 PM
USE ELECTRIC TAPE!
Actually....I think I just might get some high gloss black vinyl and do it. I mean its worth the 20-30 bucks to try. Guys place is right down the street from me. Ill let you guys know how it comes out
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Don't try it, it sucks. hahah Mine didn't hold up so well and it took me about 2 hours.
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another option is vinyl. member white5 and his brother have done that to his chrome trim.
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Originally Posted by Uzzle' post='724351' date='Nov 18 2008, 03:49 PM
Don't try it, it sucks. hahah Mine didn't hold up so well and it took me about 2 hours.
Damnn. This vinyl my guy has is pretty good. I used it for my orange on my headlights for a while. Didnt come off or anything. I might be able to sand it down then put it on. If all else fails I will have no other choice to get it painted/buy the shadowline


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