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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 03:43 PM
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Chrome delete for window trims?

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has tried doing Chrome delete for the window trims. Wondering if there are OEM parts available? Or is it all after market or custom?

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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Hi I'm wondering if anyone has tried doing Chrome delete for the window trims. Wondering if there are OEM parts available? Or is it all after market or custom?

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I'm thinking about it but I don't know how to delete the chrome. I'll probably just use some black electrical tape to cover it up. It won't really be deleted but the only people that will know are those that have read this and maybe electricians.
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Old Jun 7, 2023 | 04:58 PM
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Get it wrapped by a pro , or pick up a roll and try it yourself. Tape won’t be the correct width and won’t hold up.
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There are countless YouTube videos and how-to articles about a chrome delete. A chrome delete is vehicle agnostic ...

Personally, I can't speak to any process, as I've not had the desire to do this.

However, just Google this expression:
delete chrome trim windows auto

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Old Jun 8, 2023 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by calder-cay
There are countless YouTube videos and how-to articles about a chrome delete. A chrome delete is vehicle agnostic ...

Personally, I can't speak to any process, as I've not had the desire to do this.

However, just Google this expression:
delete chrome trim windows auto
I never thought about spray painting the trim... I was hoping that there would be some sort of part replacement where it can be swapped out to a rubber material. But thanks, now I know what I was thinking cant be done.

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I've sprayed chrome (or at least brushed silver) trim before, and it's held up pretty well, even in the Arizona sun. You might have to touch it up once every few years, and would have to rough it up with sandpaper before painting (kind of a burning your boat on the shore thing).
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