08SEA300

I noticed the C63s don't have the moldings and it took me all of 5 seconds to decide whether they deserved to stay or not. I know some people may like the molding, and I definitely respect that, but in my mind- chrome won't get you home.
A matter of an hour, a small hair dryer, and some length of fishing line; my car looks multiple times better, imo.
My advice, slowly work the fishing line behind the molding and get the plasti-chrome pieces off first, than go back over the foam tape with the hair dryer and roll the tape off slowly. It's heat activated, so it takes a small amount of heat and it'll roll right off.
A small bit of sticker remover, and you're done.

Simple and free mod with great results
(sorry for the low res iPhone pics... one day I'll bust out the DSLR)

Before:

After:


I'll be leaving the rest of the molding around the windows, I like that accent, and it'll stand out with the wheels I'll be installing soon.

hope you guys like it!

Samieee

That's one of the first things I did to my car. I have a black C also and chrome on black doesn't look good to me. Such a small change can really make a difference. I think the strips look better on a light colored car though

ZeroSeVen

Nice 08SEA300

The car looks a lot better and cleaner too. iLL do mine this weekend.

Did the heat gun help? What did you use to remove any remaining adhesive? I used goo gone

EASYDOES1T

Word looks so much better. I did mine a couple months back and it does make all the difference. If you don't mind me asking, where in south jersey are you?

08SEA300

Thanks!
I actually used a can of "Lift Off 2". It's a bit more potent than Goo Gone, but still won't hurt the paint like Goof Off, or some other, more acidic goo removers.
Nice easy mod for sure.
I live 15 minutes outside of Atlantic City, I can see the city from my roof lol
Where are you in Jersey?

08SEA300

Also- the heat gun did help. Just 5-10 second before rolling it off and it came off without any residue really.
Walked out to the car today and I'm so glad I took the time, looks real good!

EASYDOES1T

Oh that's awesome. I know a few people who go to Stockton which is abt 10-15 from ac too I believe.

I'm from monmouth county. Englishtown to be exact. If you're ever in the area lemme know

08SEA300

Stockton isn't far from me at all.
E-town is what's up! I head to the track for some events. I'll let you know if I'm ever around!
Cool to find someone local!

EASYDOES1T

Yupp just let me know!

And local isn't really local seeing as how you're a solid hour and a half from me hahaha. But yeah I know there's car shows sometimes in AC like at the hotels and stuff right?

AZN Optics

Looks good. I agree that dark colored cars look exponentially better with that strip removed. Whites and silvers 50/50 though as it doesn't stand out as much on lighter cars.

08SEA300

If you're within the Jersey border, you're pretty local haha
A very good friend of mine lives in the Toms River area, that's local too
Definitely agree!

masterstudent

Looking great. What's the point of such molding? It's way too low to avoid door dings.

Spec_Davis

very nice mod and that is my first mod i did to my car. good job! you are near AC my favorite place to go =) i live 45 min from AC and 5 min away ETown

08SEA300

Thanks Davis!
Cool to have another C in the area. You probably know, there are plenty around here- cool to see locals on MBW too!
We need stickers lol!

Spec_Davis

yeah i know i was trying to get some MBworld.org stickers but it did not happen.

08SEA300

If there aren't any stickers available, I may be able to help that out

Spec_Davis

let see what you can do to help. =) post pics

snarlingchicken

Dude, stickers would be great. I'd buy em for sure.

08SEA300

Well, I'm not sure how this site works with non vendors... but I have no problem trying to design something and than having a few made to sell. My friend owns a company that can make vinyl window stickers. We need to get our rep up for this site

Sounds like it's time for a new thread

BoostedThrills

You can always PlastiDip the window trim to see what it would look like blacked out, it peels right off when dry.

08SEA300

I was thinking that... I'm going to mess around in photoshop first. That's free and I don't have to peel anything off- command z is my best friend lol
I think leaving the window trim will go well with my rims I'm getting soon. We'll see than

Glyn M Ruck

Looks like a Classic

tanktube67

I agree looks much better without the side chrome molding, I remove mine it was a part of the blackout theme.

rizwanmakani

Is the window chrome removable?

AkaSigFreak

Not easily removed. Most damage the trim when trying. You can have it covered in vinyl or painted. I recommend vinyl.