Vinyl wrap window trim

[IvanLZ]

Hey guys, I have a dark graphite metallic F15 with luxury line with black roof rails and i wanted to vinyl wrap the chrome window trim. If done correctly, how long will it be expected to last? Also do you think it will look good the gloss black on the colour of my car?

Edit: Is $250 a fair price to wrap it all?

[stewy604]

To have it done professionally with warranty? I'd say so. Obviously you could do it cheaper yourself, just takes time and patience.

[IvanLZ]

Originally Posted by stewy604

To have it done professionally with warranty? I'd say so. Obviously you could do it cheaper yourself, just takes time and patience.

I've been thinking about it. I've read people say it's tough but i guess i could give it a try.

[evandro13]

have you looked into plastic dip?

[IvanLZ]

Originally Posted by evandro13

have you looked into plastic dip?

I did. However, I just don't like the matte look plus the gloss pillars in the car.
I've decided to do it myself probably with knifeless tape to avoid the possibilities of scratch.

[Kzang]

Few forum members have done the wraps and it looked great IMO.

Here http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1135985 someone did plasti dip it and looks okay as well.

[X5Jouster]

best way to do this. go find a large roll of vinyl/electrical tape(2 inches wide)(3m has a line of tape that worked perfectly and is high gloss and weather resistant) and go at it.

its very easy and after a little practice, you can get it done in 1 day, and if done correctly will look absolutely perfect. it worked on my audi S6 window trim which was matte aluminum. cost under $10 and under 1 day of my time. worth at least trying before you must spend time away from your ride

you may want to purchase an exacto, hairdryer/heatgun vinyl squeegee tool. hairdryer worked fine.

[IvanLZ]

Thanks for the replies guys. Will buy the tools mentioned.

[MajorBulldog]

On the fence about this. I have a Jet Black Luxury Line, and the largest chrome portion is around the windows. Some days I love it, some days I want to black it out. Some folks love the contrast, and others want it black. At this point, I'm leaving it chrome...

The wife's is Alpine White, and the chrome looks great. The lighter color shows details much better.

[evandro13]

Originally Posted by MajorBulldog

On the fence about this. I have a Jet Black Luxury Line, and the largest chrome portion is around the windows. Some days I love it, some days I want to black it out. Some folks love the contrast, and others want it black. At this point, I'm leaving it chrome...

The wife's is Alpine White, and the chrome looks great. The lighter color shows details much better.

do one side black leave one chrome, haha, best of both worlds, and you'll never see them at them same time lol