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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 04:37 PM
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Trunk chrome strip



Finally rid of that chrome strip.
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 07:22 PM
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Very nice. I did mine in gloss black to match the window frames and lowers.
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 07:26 PM
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Can you post a pic? I just plasti dipped it but if I like the paint match better, I'll do that. Thanks! I am happy with the outcome though.
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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Here is my gloss black I did myself. Take note of my imperfect cuts and corners. It has been on for about a year now. Driver through car washes, not garaged, no problems yet.
Im still on the fence about doing the spoiler in black to match.


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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks, looks great! If you ask me I wouldn't do the spoiler, leave as it is, looks good!
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 12:30 PM
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Very easy to vinyl the strip.
I think gloss black looks the nicest.
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Looks better. Did you go with matte?
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 12:54 PM
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I went with matte but might re-do in gloss.
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This is what i have done to mine, i dont have the night package, i contacted a compagny that did : lip, diffuser, all door grip, front lip and all logos in a black wrap that fit perfectly the car. i added a carbon fiber wing because i didnt like the stock one
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 08:32 AM
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Looks fantastic. Can I get more pics of that wing. I had actually purchased it and when I received it thought it was too extreme so returned it but after seeing yours done in black, I'm second guessing it agian. Thanks.
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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Looks fantastic. Can I get more pics of that wing. I had actually purchased it and when I received it thought it was too extreme so returned it but after seeing yours done in black, I'm second guessing it agian. Thanks.
Funny you say that I am looking to buy one of those also
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cenzo86
Here is my gloss black I did myself. Take note of my imperfect cuts and corners. It has been on for about a year now. Driver through car washes, not garaged, no problems yet.
Im still on the fence about doing the spoiler in black to match.

Sorry did you say that was gloss black painted or vinyl wrap? If it was painted, what kind of paint did you use? Thanks!
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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 08:35 PM
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I had mine vinyl wrapped and then replaced the badges

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Old Jun 12, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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Am I the only one that likes the chrome?
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 12:30 AM
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Am I the only one that likes the chrome?
I've had customers who have blacked out their chrome window trim pieces but left the rear trunk bar cause they liked it chrome.
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Old Jun 13, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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I had mine vinyl wrapped and then replaced the badges


That looks so sick! Can't wait till my badges come in. Then the next course of action will be to vinyl strip the trunk chrome. Thanks again!
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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 10:52 AM
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Anyone know the official MB OEM part number for that chrome strip? Just curious, thanks.
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Old Jun 20, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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just a wrap, has been almost a years since.


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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 02:18 AM
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I know it’s old thread but did u guys remove the trunk chrome piece or wrap it on the the car?
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 07:03 AM
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I changed all to black. The only part on the exterior of the car that was carbon fiber was the spoiler, it was out of place, so it was covered. Badges, chrome strip, spoiler, diffuser and exhaust tips are now all black.
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Old Jul 3, 2023 | 07:07 AM
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And did u remove all the pieces to wrap then reinstall?
I’ve heard a few say that the trunk chrome strip is not that easy to remove and keep it in perfect condition 🤷🏻‍♂️
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