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Old 01-08-13, 12:00 AM
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Hey guys!

I'm looking for some inspiration on whether or not i should wrap the chrome window trim of the car to black. I'm own an SGM350 and i'm planning on getting linea corse chrome rims but i don't know how the black trim would match the car. Any pictures or suggestions?
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Old 01-08-13, 12:41 AM
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I suggest using the search function.
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nothing pops up
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Originally Posted by NormandyIS
nothing pops up
when you do a "search", go to search forums and type "black trim" or "blacked out". It will show you all the posts that have related texts to tints and black out discussions.

you'll be browsing through the previous threads that have these setups.
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yea, a few people have done it here before and posted pics. You can either plasti-dip it or put vinyl, or maybe a few other options too, but those seem to be the best..
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Here is someone who used plstidip and vinyl
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...m-project.html
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Originally Posted by Skyfox16
Here is someone who used plstidip and vinyl
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...m-project.html
Glad someone dug that thread up, I was just about to. Haha.
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I tried to plasti dip my trim but it didnt look so good. I would leave it alone to be honest, but if you really want to do it use vinyl
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If you're planning on gettin chrome wheels I'd leave the chrome trim.
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I considered wrapping my window trim but then went ahead and got mine painted. Along with the black grill and badges I got from Sewell, I think its looks pretty good.
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Looks good
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i was in the same boat as you were before and now i dont know i kinda of grown to the chrome trim, but painting it black looks pretty good as shown above
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thanks for the input guys! i think ima leave it chrome for now until i get my rims haha. then we'll go from there. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by fsport11jg
I considered wrapping my window trim but then went ahead and got mine painted. Along with the black grill and badges I got from Sewell, I think its looks pretty good.
it does look pretty good. what did you use to paint it? did you remove it prior to painting it? or mask off the area & paint?
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There is a much easier way. Search the ISF forum. They sell a tape which is much easier to work with than vynil and doesnt need to be heated.
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