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There is a member on this forum who actually spray painted over the chrome trim. You can also buy the vinyl trim and do it yourself. I am not quite sure how to though but there are some DIY's on this forum that explain the procedure
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A quick search should give you the advice you need on DIY projects like this. Lots of advice plus pics
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='787877' date='Feb 8 2009, 01:10 PM
A quick search should give you the advice you need on DIY projects like this. Lots of advice plus pics ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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a sharpie should do it. or some house paint with one of those tiny rollers for tight spaces.
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Originally Posted by stuarm' post='787863' date='Feb 8 2009, 11:41 AM
Hi all,
I have the chrome trim and dont like it, how can i go about changing it?
I have the chrome trim and dont like it, how can i go about changing it?
I'll trade you my wood for your chrome! Im really not a huge fan of the wood grain!
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Originally Posted by jeff20578' post='787913' date='Feb 8 2009, 01:14 PM
I'll trade you my wood for your chrome! Im really not a huge fan of the wood grain!
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Originally Posted by jeff20578' post='787913' date='Feb 8 2009, 03:14 PM
I'll trade you my wood for your chrome! Im really not a huge fan of the wood grain!
LOLOL
What made me laugh more was thinking how this dude would make his entire interior chrome instead of wood finish!?!?!? hahahah
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='787918' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:18 PM
LOLOL
What made me laugh more was thinking how this dude would make his entire interior chrome instead of wood finish!?!?!? hahahah
What made me laugh more was thinking how this dude would make his entire interior chrome instead of wood finish!?!?!? hahahah
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Originally Posted by jeff20578' post='787913' date='Feb 8 2009, 02:14 PM
I'll trade you my wood for your chrome! Im really not a huge fan of the wood grain!
i HATED wood trim, until i saw the bamboo anthracite. I absolutely think that is the PERFECT trim for a black on black 5 series, hands down
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='787867' date='Feb 8 2009, 06:49 PM
There is a member on this forum who actually spray painted over the chrome trim. You can also buy the vinyl trim and do it yourself. I am not quite sure how to though but there are some DIY's on this forum that explain the procedure