Body/Trim: - Window chrome trim

BilboBagginss · May 8th, 2020, 20:49

Understandably on a 10 year car, the plastic “chrome” trim around the windows is far from best.

Thinking of either replacing with new - expensive? Or taking the old stuff off and wrapping or painting it black. How easy is it to get off / on without damage?

If I go down the painting route - I presume a sanding to key then etch primer with a rattle can top coat for plastics?

If I go down the wrapping route - would that affect the trim going back on?

[both are jobs to keep me occupied during lockdown]

Any experience/thoughts greatly welcomed.

Thanks.

Father Ted · May 9th, 2020, 14:11

Watching with interest...
I found some Chrome effect brush on enamel paint in the shed. Been meaning to try this on a small piece of the trim. If it works, I might do it all.

Tineca · May 11th, 2020, 18:13

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-2014...r/270618553917

Not sure what these would look like 😊

Harley Dave · May 11th, 2020, 21:08

£65 plus half again for shipping?

For stick on "flash"...

No, not for me, thanks.

Cheers

Dave

drjarmin · May 12th, 2020, 14:45

Are you also looking to renew the thin chrome trims that go around the windows? Mine are far from shiny and I was interested in options available.

Dastardly Diesel · May 12th, 2020, 16:47

A vinyl wrapping company could sort those quickly without the need for removing them.

BilboBagginss · May 12th, 2020, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjarmin

Are you also looking to renew the thin chrome trims that go around the windows? Mine are far from shiny and I was interested in options available.

Yeah - they are the bits I'm looking to make black somehow.

Fred69 · May 13th, 2020, 19:23

I too would like to do this. I’ve often thought about the best possible route. Watching with interest.

BilboBagginss · May 13th, 2020, 22:43

I can see me getting some masking tape, etch primer and black spray next week to give it a go.... I would have thought somebody would have tried this already though so could possibly shed some advice!

Dastardly Diesel · May 14th, 2020, 06:23

Looking at mine closely, I'm pretty sure its metal and not plastic. I'd try 2000 grit wet and dry and metal polish. If it doesn't work you're no worse off.

May 8th, 2020, 20:49	#1
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	Window chrome trim Understandably on a 10 year car, the plastic “chrome” trim around the windows is far from best. Thinking of either replacing with new - expensive? Or taking the old stuff off and wrapping or painting it black. How easy is it to get off / on without damage? If I go down the painting route - I presume a sanding to key then etch primer with a rattle can top coat for plastics? If I go down the wrapping route - would that affect the trim going back on? [both are jobs to keep me occupied during lockdown] Any experience/thoughts greatly welcomed. Thanks. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

May 9th, 2020, 14:11	#2
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Watching with interest... I found some Chrome effect brush on enamel paint in the shed. Been meaning to try this on a small piece of the trim. If it works, I might do it all. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

May 13th, 2020, 22:43	#9
BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	I can see me getting some masking tape, etch primer and black spray next week to give it a go.... I would have thought somebody would have tried this already though so could possibly shed some advice! __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

May 11th, 2020, 18:13	#3
Tineca Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:14 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Appleby	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-2014...r/270618553917 Not sure what these would look like 😊

May 11th, 2020, 21:08	#4
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	£65 plus half again for shipping? For stick on "flash"... No, not for me, thanks. Cheers Dave

May 12th, 2020, 14:45	#5
drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	Are you also looking to renew the thin chrome trims that go around the windows? Mine are far from shiny and I was interested in options available.

May 12th, 2020, 16:47	#6
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	A vinyl wrapping company could sort those quickly without the need for removing them.

May 13th, 2020, 19:23	#8
Fred69 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2021 15:10 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Folkestone	I too would like to do this. I’ve often thought about the best possible route. Watching with interest.

May 14th, 2020, 06:23	#10
Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Looking at mine closely, I'm pretty sure its metal and not plastic. I'd try 2000 grit wet and dry and metal polish. If it doesn't work you're no worse off.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)