I've seen a few de chromed e30's and would like to de chrome my 316i, how do u de chrome the car? can i do it myself if so is it difficult? or do i need 2 take it 2 a professional?
cheers guys
How do i de chrome my 316i
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Chris-W
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A few people have been experimenting with black tapes / vinyl etc., but perhaps the easiest way is to source the trim from a de-chrome car & replace.
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Fraz06
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Thanks for the reply, How would i get the chrome trim off the car?
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Chris-W
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Gutter strip pops off more easily that you'd expect. Start at the front.
Door tops will lever & persuade off, easy to damage though. Do it with the windows fully down.
Rear windows are swapped complete.
'Kink' trim behind rear windows will pop off.
Door tops will lever & persuade off, easy to damage though. Do it with the windows fully down.
Rear windows are swapped complete.
'Kink' trim behind rear windows will pop off.
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bmw2006
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Do i need any specialist tools for the job?
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Chris-W
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The only specialist tool I use to get trim off is a wooden spatula 
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win
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if you are interested i have a dechrome set available pm me if your interestedFraz06 wrote:I've seen a few de chromed e30's and would like to de chrome my 316i, how do u de chrome the car? can i do it myself if so is it difficult? or do i need 2 take it 2 a professional?
cheers guys