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How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:49 pm
by Fraz06
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
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:51 pm
by Chris-W
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.
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:56 pm
by Fraz06
Thanks for the reply, How would i get the chrome trim off the car?
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:10 pm
by Chris-W
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.
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 8:41 pm
by bmw2006
Do i need any specialist tools for the job?
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:24 pm
by Chris-W
The only specialist tool I use to get trim off is a wooden spatula
Re: How do i de chrome my 316i
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:29 pm
by win
Fraz06 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
if you are interested i have a dechrome set available pm me if your interested