Chrome delete --- kinda sorta

[gtman]

I've been working on getting rid of the window chrome for a while now. I'm embarrassed to say but I actually bought 3 different chrome delete vinyl kits and all three were a fail. I suck at vinyl plain and simple.

I decided on one more idea. I purchased a set of metal overlays that would cover the chrome up. The Ebay ad described them as "black". When I got them though I was bummed to realize they weren't black at all.

More of a dark or "black" chrome. After the disappointment wore off I realized it might give me a sort of one of a kind look and the pieces actually tied in nicely with my anthracite color wheels.

I finally installed the overlays today. They fit superbly and they give my car a bit more of a sporty and sexy look for lack of a better term. Keep in mind this is in bright sunlight. The trim looks noticeably darker on a less bright day or in the shade ...

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[hockeyman316]

Looks really nice

 

[pinhead66]

I've been working on getting rid of the window chrome for a while now. I'm embarrassed to say but I actually bought 3 different chrome delete vinyl kits and all three were a fail. I suck at vinyl plain and simple.

I decided on one more idea. I purchased a set of metal overlays that would cover the chrome up. The Ebay ad described them as "black". When I got them though I was bummed to realize they weren't black at all.

More of a dark or "black" chrome. After the disappointment wore off I realized it might give me a sort of one of a kind look and the pieces actually tied in nicely with my anthracite color wheels.

I finally installed the overlays today. They fit superbly and they give my car a bit more of a sporty and sexy look for lack of a better term. Keep in mind this is in bright sunlight. The trim looks noticeably darker on a less bright day or in the shade ...

Nice Link to the product you got?

 

[gtman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126204701658

 

[pinhead66]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126204701658

Did you make a best offer and mind sharing what was accepted? Also does the overlay look too thick on top of the original chrome or no issue there? Sorry for all the questions. I like this idea better than the vinyl because I know I wouldn’t do a good job either.

 

[gtman]

It's pretty thin metal and only adds a small amount of thickness. Surprisingly, it seems to use real 3M tape as well. It's on there TIGHT!

I just paid the full price. I had seen these these last year but didn't pull the trigger because they wanted $150. The current price is reasonable.

 

[gtman]

A heads up @pinhead66

Just one more thing to add. Now that the sun has gone down, I may have misspoke. It doesn't look any darker. The best I can describe this black chrome is that it looks like a gloss darkish gunmetal. If you want something black this may not work for you.

It works really well on my car with the dark blue paint and gray wheels.

 

[pinhead66]

A heads up @pinhead66

Just one more thing to add. Now that the sun has gone down, I may have misspoke. It doesn't look any darker. The best I can describe this black chrome is that it looks like a dark gunmetal. If you want something black this may not work for you.

It works really well on my car with the dark blue paint and gray wheels.

Ah thanks for the heads up. Do you think it wouldn’t work well on lighter color like a PWP?

 

[gtman]

I'm not sure. Let's put it this way. This is a somewhat subtle mod (but noticeable). It tones down the brightness of the regular chrome for sure by maybe 50% if I was putting a number on it.

Before

After

 

[pinhead66]

Ok I can see the difference now. Thanks for the pics. It does tamper it down some. I think it’s worth a shot especially if I can score a best offer.

 

[slowbrainfc1]

might have been less headache if you got those pieces from the dealer

 

[gtman]

might have been less headache if you got those pieces from the dealer

Lol. The dealers don't have anything like that.

 

[gtman]

I finally found comparison pics that show the difference as close to what it looks like in real life as possible. It's obviously not a true chrome delete. But, it transforms the super bright chrome with a gloss, dark tinted chrome that will better match cars with gunmetal or anthracite color wheels.

For my aesthetic, it works really well. And it's something else that sets my car apart a bit.

 

[WF19]

It definitely tones the chrome down. It will be interesting to see their longevity.

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