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Old Apr 27, 2019 | 07:42 PM
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I used to have a chrome delete and when i took it out to go back to chrome the adhesive from the wrap made it dull. I decided to polish using the polish cream by mothers. Same polish cream used on wheels and they worked perfectly. I didnt get to take a before and after photo but one and just wanted to share for those who wants to stick with chrome trim and maintain the shine and luxury look. Thank you.

After the polish

After polish

After the wash

After the polish and wash

Before the polish
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 07:46 AM
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Your chrome looks great. One question: what's a "chrome delete"?
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 09:33 AM
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Is that the Nia Lip kit?
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 02:14 PM
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Your chrome looks great. One question: what's a "chrome delete"?
A chrome delete means that all the chrome pieces on the car, typically the window and grille chromes are either wrapped or painted, usually black.
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Originally Posted by Pittsy
A chrome delete means that all the chrome pieces on the car, typically the window and grille chromes are either wrapped or painted, usually black.
thanks! Chrome delete is when you blackened all chrome trim by wrap or painted.
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Old May 6, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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Cool ride dude where did you get the red f sport symbol to replace the Lexus logo?
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Originally Posted by jrhunt3
Cool ride dude where did you get the red f sport symbol to replace the Lexus logo?
Thanks man. Did it myself. Red F badge cut out over a matte black vinyl wrap. It is pretty easy. Just google the F badge and print it out. the overall size is 2.5in H x 5.5in W
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looks great! the grille chrome on my wife's RC is knicked and chipped all over. wonder if polishing it will improve the looks any?
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Originally Posted by 2017FSport
looks great! the grille chrome on my wife's RC is knicked and chipped all over. wonder if polishing it will improve the looks any?
It will not fix the chipping but it will make it look cleaner and shinier
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Originally Posted by Kaidan117
I used to have a chrome delete and when i took it out to go back to chrome the adhesive from the wrap made it dull. I decided to polish using the polish cream by mothers. Same polish cream used on wheels and they worked perfectly. I didnt get to take a before and after photo but one and just wanted to share for those who wants to stick with chrome trim and maintain the shine and luxury look. Thank you.

The chrome looks great polished up!
I've been on the fence about wrapping the chrome, although my car is Silver Lining Metallic, so the chrome tends to blend in more...not as much contrast. As of right now, I decided to wrap only the lower edge/lip of the front bumper in Carbon Fiber (the area that you have in gloss black wrap)...would you happen to know if the lip was removed or can it just be wrapped without having to remove anything (bumper, etc)?
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Originally Posted by runninlow3
The chrome looks great polished up!
I've been on the fence about wrapping the chrome, although my car is Silver Lining Metallic, so the chrome tends to blend in more...not as much contrast. As of right now, I decided to wrap only the lower edge/lip of the front bumper in Carbon Fiber (the area that you have in gloss black wrap)...would you happen to know if the lip was removed or can it just be wrapped without having to remove anything (bumper, etc)?
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Thanks! It can be wrapped without taking the bumper off. But for better and professional look i highly recommend taking the bumper off and the bottom lip out. It is easier to wrap and work around with.
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