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Old 10-17-16, 03:33 PM
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Default Blacked out trunk chrome trim, thoughts?
Hey all, so I finally got around to disassembling my trunk and removing the trim and I dipped in black. Here are some before and after pics lmk what you guys think
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Prefer the chrome as designed...
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Prefer the chrome as designed...
I have to agree. Really a personal preference.
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Originally Posted by bc6152
Prefer the chrome as designed...
Agreed. Why ruin a good thing?
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Originally Posted by bc6152
Prefer the chrome as designed...
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I have to agree. Really a personal preference.
Originally Posted by don1
Agreed. Why ruin a good thing?
To each his own, it's my car and I think it looks amazing so I'm gonna do what I please.
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Not a fan of the dip either. If you like it, that's what matters. But, you did ask for other's opinions.
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I think it looks great. I like the little customizations you've been doing to personalize your car. Did you consider wrap instead of dipping it?
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To each his own, it's my car and I think it looks amazing so I'm gonna do what I please.
After all, you did ask what people thought of it.
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I'm wondering what impact all of these mods will have when the vehicle is presented for trade-in or returned on a lease.
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I'm wondering what impact all of these mods will have when the vehicle is presented for trade-in or returned on a lease.
They certainly wouldn't add any value, but if they can be removed cleanly prior to trade in, no effect.
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It looks good, and since it's so easy to remove if you get tired if it why not try it...
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Originally Posted by bc6152
I'm wondering what impact all of these mods will have when the vehicle is presented for trade-in or returned on a lease.
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TheyThey certainly wouldn't add any value, but if they can be removed cleanly prior to trade in, no effect.
All the mods I'm doing are easily removable. Nothing is permanently on. Except my mud guards.
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Originally Posted by JT4
It looks good, and since it's so easy to remove if you get tired if it why not try it...
Thanks man, and exactly.
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I think it looks cool, ESPECIALLY since it's removable.
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Is it matte or glossy? I can't quite tell. I think I'd be okay with it as long as it's glossy.
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