IamCDN

I was wondering if a few of you that have had your window trim wrapped could let me know what to expect from a vinyl wrap shop.

The guy that I just got a quote from has no intention of removing the trim to wrap it. He doesn't think he can get it back on if he takes it off (which worries me). I know that in previous posts on here others have had their trim removed to be blacked out.

I want to get this done right the first time. What are you thoughts?

Thanks,
Mark

VaclavSV

I had mine wrapped in gloss black without taking the trim off. It was a very high quality job. Everything is holding very well after many washes and throughout the winter. That said I am having the lower peice on the drivers side door re wrapped because the Merc dealer took an ice scraper to the window and split the vinyl in one spot! Anyways here are some pics of when I has it done!
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IamCDN

VaclavSV,

Thanks for the info.

So, you went gloss black? I was thinking matte black. The window trim is all matte, but the vertical pillar by the glass is glossy. I was torn on which way to go. You are happy with the gloss?

VaclavSV

Yep! I wouldnt go matte. Ive seen other cars with matte wrap and matte plastidip ... they liked the look of gloss better!

SaphGreyC63

I went matte black. I felt it matched the rubber surrounding it much better than the gloss black of the pillars. They didn't take the trim off either and its a high quality job. Had a friend of mine wrap his G37 window trim in gloss black but he had alot more gloss black on his car so it matched well. Honestly, both look really good. It all depends on preference.

HBC350

Don't understand why MB doesn't offer the blacked out trim like BMW does with their shadowline on sport package cars. Makes no sense.

SaphGreyC63

They will now. The upcoming 2014 E63 will have that as an option package

"Options include an AMG carbon-fiber exterior styling package and an AMG Night package that features black chrome-plated elements."

IamCDN

They are catching on. The new E63 has the "black-out" option.

abcut973

I've done mine with some 3M DiNoc matte black. It's a little bit of work and patience if you want to get it right. But yeah could save you a few $$$ as DIY.

jrcart

PLASTIDIP

BerBer63

Recommend taking trip pieces off as long as you don't break them and using vinyl, not plastidip. Plastidip fades and collects dust with time. I did matte and gloss black and matte looks better, but i have palladium silver.

I had my trim pieces done on my car and there were a little scratches under the trim pieces (can't see it) from their blades.

lyyca

I went matte black as well. My guy didn't have to take of the trims. He just did it on spot cuz he's that good. But take notice on rock chips, eventually you will get them. Good luck!

Rsquad911

Going to wrap mine in brushed black aluminum... When I find the time that is.

Trims should be left on when applied.