imran

I saw from the link you posted to the 3M tape that it was 2" width.

Do you think it would be easier if I got a 1" thick tape vs. 2" ? With the 2" tape did you have to cut it down the long side to reduce the width for any of the trim pieces or were you able to use the full 2" width by sliding in/under the trim pieces?

Thanks in advance

p.s. if / when I actually do this I may hit you up for some additional pointers...thanks!

Imran

cek

I think if you went with 1" wide tape you'd run the risk of having it be too narrow for some parts of the above the window trim. Trying to butt two strips together would be harder than removing material.

For those following along, he's talking about this tape:

3M 471 black vinyl tape:


I spent $37 (here, on amazon.com) and about 2 hours labor doing this. Because it's just vinyl tape it's easily removable.

I like the grill chrome, so I'm leaving it that way. I did the windows and the chrome strip on the trunk.

The car is kinda dirty in these shots. Sorry. Sue me.















Hope this helps.

Even Money

I need to do this...BTW, come out racing with us on the 31st!

midnightfang

Can someone post the original link please?

noodleman

anyone considered using the transparent one to make the chrome pieces a sort of brushed aluminum look?

GHAZAN

yes considered just haven't gotten around to it

imran

Wonder what the "around the window" trim would look like with the 3M carbon fiber look-alike tape. Anyone done that ?

imran

So during the install, on the curved parts of the trim, is the tape flexible enough that it will conform to the bends and curves without buckling or doubling up? Hope the question is clear.

Imran

obsidian05e55

You can always use 3M's Scotchprint Brushed Aluminum vinyl. I was going to try this myself.

This is it on an M steering wheel trim.

cek

Yes, it stretches very well.

cek

Click on the picture of the tape.

Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NG61TU

(The original thread is my car thread... see my signature).

cek

Not good, I think since you have to stretch the tape to make it work. I don't think carbon fiber stretched looks good (looks fake).

noodleman

damn that looks sick!

imran

One more ? For CEK...as per my previous question about having too much width on the tape, did you find you had to actually cut along the long side when doing window trim or were you able to just "tuck" it inside along the trim. If you were able to tuck, how did you get it to stick on the inside of the trim

cek

Yes, I had to cut *AFTER* I had the facing surfaces covered. Most will tuck inside though.

Suggestion: Just do it. You can't harm anything by just getting started. If you mess up the tape simply comes off and you can start again. Worst case is it takes you longer.

DuaneC63

Get the 2" tape. You can fold it over the outer trim edges and trim off any you don't need.