how do i de chrome my window surrounds
07-03-2008, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by whitebmw22' post='615222' date='Jul 3 2008, 06:47 AM
hi thanks but i am from the uk he does not ship to me, i will have to call up my local bmw garage and see what they charge
07-03-2008, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by westside' post='615257' date='Jul 3 2008, 02:36 PM
were from uk it be cheaper to get yours painted
07-05-2008, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nonames123' post='614351' date='Jul 2 2008, 09:59 AM
Trimbrite makes an excellent blackout tape. The stuff works great but you need a little patience putting it on. Make sure you do it on a hot day so the tape has good flexability. I blacked out the crome trim on my 530 and it looks excellent -. Take your time to ensure you get no bubbles in the tape. I got it at Pep-boys for $6.00 a roll. You will need two rolls.
07-05-2008, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by nonames123' post='616818' date='Jul 5 2008, 11:31 AM
. At least I still have a couple of weeks to drive the crap out of my 3 series. How did you do the corner rear? I was thinking of cutting about 2 inch x 48 inch piece and wrapping it around all in one piece for the rear doors. And then another separate piece each for the front doors. I read the E39 thread over and over again so I'm more prepared on what exactly to do. I also wanted to try to blackout the front chrome piece on the LCI 528i. How did you do yours? I know this method works pretty well since I did the same thing for my front grill on my 3 series. Instead of replacing the whole thing completely, I had someone cut small strips of chrome tape (bought a sheet of it for like $5) and did it for me. It worked well over the past 2 years and still strong and lasting after multiple weather conditions and car wash.
07-05-2008, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by whitebmw22' post='615190' date='Jul 3 2008, 12:17 PM
hi guys thanks for all the info, do you no how much the parts are roughly? how do they fit on? do you remove old or do they go over the top
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07-06-2008, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='616993' date='Jul 5 2008, 08:57 PM
I paid 160 euro for mine. It only takes about 30 to switch them out. It is a nice mod to do. Good luck!
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what you bought them for 130? from bmw? was it hard to fit?
07-06-2008, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxador' post='616982' date='Jul 5 2008, 03:34 PM
Very nice. I already have 10 yards of matte black vinyl. I'm just waiting for the car . At least I still have a couple of weeks to drive the crap out of my 3 series. How did you do the corner rear? I was thinking of cutting about 2 inch x 48 inch piece and wrapping it around all in one piece for the rear doors. And then another separate piece each for the front doors. I read the E39 thread over and over again so I'm more prepared on what exactly to do. I also wanted to try to blackout the front chrome piece on the LCI 528i. How did you do yours? I know this method works pretty well since I did the same thing for my front grill on my 3 series. Instead of replacing the whole thing completely, I had someone cut small strips of chrome tape (bought a sheet of it for like $5) and did it for me. It worked well over the past 2 years and still strong and lasting after multiple weather conditions and car wash.
. At least I still have a couple of weeks to drive the crap out of my 3 series. How did you do the corner rear? I was thinking of cutting about 2 inch x 48 inch piece and wrapping it around all in one piece for the rear doors. And then another separate piece each for the front doors. I read the E39 thread over and over again so I'm more prepared on what exactly to do. I also wanted to try to blackout the front chrome piece on the LCI 528i. How did you do yours? I know this method works pretty well since I did the same thing for my front grill on my 3 series. Instead of replacing the whole thing completely, I had someone cut small strips of chrome tape (bought a sheet of it for like $5) and did it for me. It worked well over the past 2 years and still strong and lasting after multiple weather conditions and car wash.Press the tape down ,after all the bubbles are out with a soft cloth. Good luck
07-06-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nonames123' post='617595' date='Jul 6 2008, 04:52 PM
The Trimbrite tape is very flexible. Make sure you pick a hot sunny day. The tape is 1.5 inches wide, so just take your time and it will stretch around the corner. Trim the excess with an exacto knife - be very carefull.
Press the tape down ,after all the bubbles are out with a soft cloth. Good luck
Press the tape down ,after all the bubbles are out with a soft cloth. Good luck
P.S. I did a typo and went E46 forum and not the E39?
07-07-2008, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxador' post='617726' date='Jul 6 2008, 09:42 PM
So I'm assuming 1.5inches depth was good enough for your job? I have to cut it out to that size because my roll is 10 yards by 1 foot. I did not get the blackout trim tape from Pepboys. I figure for another $8, I can get much more on eBay and that was also what the E46 thread recommended. Thanks for the pics man. I appreciate the time you spent taking it for me. I know you didn't have to do that. I'll definitely let you(e60 as well) know how it turns out.
P.S. I did a typo and went E46 forum and not the E39?
P.S. I did a typo and went E46 forum and not the E39?
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