1DarkChaos

hey guys
I am looking to vinyl flat black my chrome trim around my windows etc
I am just wondering, may I remove the vinyl whenever I want with ease later or is it like tints on the window where its a biotch to remove after a while (tear into small pieces)

thank you let me know guys and is there a good place to order them? Like a roll or something?

AkaSigFreak

You can purchase Blackout trim tape in most auto parts stores. It is durable, but somewhat easy to remove.

Ron Jr

I have been using TrimBrites blackout tape for decades. It peals off fairly easy, sometimes it tears but no big deal. Then go over the chrome with goo gone.

1DarkChaos

but how do you go about doing the curves? won't there be wrinkles somewhere? or do you use a heater and it will form to the edges?

Thank you guys

C300BLK

I actually wrapped my chrome window trim myself and it really easy to do. The vinyl that I used has no residue when you take it off so if you don't want it anymore its comes of try easily. To apply just place a piece larger than the actual chrome and use a hairdryer to make sure it sticks. Then cut away at the seems at the end of the chrome trim. For curves, vinyl can bend and reform under heat so when you do the upper trim, use a little force and a lot of heat to "stretch" the vinyl around the corners. If you want to do a good job don't rush, take your time and when you want to cut the excess, go as slow as possible. For wrinkles, you just have to apply enough heat and a little pressure from your fingers to eliminate them.

Ron Jr

Trick is heat and to go slow. Definitly do not try it on a cold day. I used a plastic squegee (not spelt right) to push the excess behind the chrome and under the rubber. It isn't hard but it can be frustrating.

1DarkChaos

thanks guys you guys are awesome I will attempt to do it myself with the vinyl, I was just scared I can't remove it in one piece when I want to
Also do you guys use normal execto knife to cut them?

Just wondering, where did you guys get them?

Ron Jr

Xacto works fine just make sure the blade is new. Most autoparts chain stores carry the trimbrite tape.

garrett_wong

i would plastidip them.... the wrap is good, but you also need a heat gun for it to come off properly...

papashango

How hard/easy is to remove these trim pieces, so that you can try to plastidip them? I would suck with trying to applying vinyl and stuff I am sure.

garrett_wong

super east to take it off

Jason B

So he removed it in the video so he could paint it black?