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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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Default Prices paid for chrome delete / using 3M vinyl

Hello CL community:

Let the mods begin! I've been searching for a vinyl installer to do a chrome delete for my IS. I was quoted $200 to do the full car (grille, window trim, badges) by a friend of a friend. He uses 3M Vinyl. The guy does decent work and I've seen some pictures of his clients. Does this sound fair? Shout out your thoughts.

P.S. I know prices may vary by region/area. I'm in the Northeast - everything is expensive
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:04 PM
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Do you know what color was used?
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bucanero
Do you know what color was used?
He uses various colors (matte black, gloss black, etc.)
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 08:31 AM
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That seems to be a pretty fair price. I live in Arizona and a friend of mine was quoted around the same amount.
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 09:50 AM
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Also think thats a pretty fair price. I live in the VA/DC area and have been quoted between $225-270 for grille surround and window trim.

Somewhat off topic, but are there any advantages/disadvantages to wrapping during the winter as opposed to summer? Any adhesive issues if done during the cold season?
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DoomBuggy
Also think thats a pretty fair price. I live in the VA/DC area and have been quoted between $225-270 for grille surround and window trim.

Somewhat off topic, but are there any advantages/disadvantages to wrapping during the winter as opposed to summer? Any adhesive issues if done during the cold season?
You brought up a good question. My guy does everything at his heated shop, so I don't see any issues being winter time. Maybe it will take longer for the vinyl to adhere and cure than in the summer time.
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lexi90
You brought up a good question. My guy does everything at his heated shop, so I don't see any issues being winter time. Maybe it will take longer for the vinyl to adhere and cure than in the summer time.
Let me know how yours comes out , i'd love to have it done on mine as well
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Old Jan 4, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Let me know how yours comes out , i'd love to have it done on mine as well
I will. Pictures will be posted as well.
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Anyone know any shops/persons that do this in SoCal?
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Originally Posted by lexi90
I will. Pictures will be posted as well.
did the pics of this ever get posted?
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Originally Posted by Parsa
did the pics of this ever get posted?
I've done quite a few of these cars. Check out my threads for some pictures if you're interested.
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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Nguyen
I've done quite a few of these cars. Check out my threads for some pictures if you're interested.
do you have any galleries sorted by car brands that you could link me? i checked out your thread on cl as well as facebook page but they're all types of cars mixed together. any way i can check out lexuses only, preferably 2is?

thanks
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There should also be a link to my website which you can do a search on. There's also a search function typically at the top of threads that can help you.

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i searched both this forum and your website for 2is chrome delete but i could not find any. lots of roofs, lights being smoked though. could you please post some pics of 2is chrome wrapping if you have any

thanks
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Old Mar 24, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lexi90
Hello CL community:

Let the mods begin! I've been searching for a vinyl installer to do a chrome delete for my IS. I was quoted $200 to do the full car (grille, window trim, badges) by a friend of a friend. He uses 3M Vinyl. The guy does decent work and I've seen some pictures of his clients. Does this sound fair? Shout out your thoughts.

P.S. I know prices may vary by region/area. I'm in the Northeast - everything is expensive
Thats a fair price!! Im in cali...I .Upgraded and replaced my badges but I paid $220 for FULL chrome delete
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