Paging CEK - Question about taping off the chrome window trim
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Paging CEK - Question about taping off the chrome window trim
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
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
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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.
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.
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? about installation and going around corners
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.
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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).
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NG61TU
(The original thread is my car thread... see my signature).
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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
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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
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.
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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
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
