Best way to De-chrome?

[Jay07]

Hi All!

What is the method/best way to de-chrome around my windows??

Much appreciated

Jason

[parksie]

I'm redoing the rear opening window surrounds at the moment,i've got black trim already but the alloy is corroding & blistering the paint.

Wet n dry differing grades to get through the paint, then a quick rub with 400 grade paper , prime once then 3 coats of satin black.

[Jay07]

Cheers parksie!

Do you know if its just the case of tearing off the chrome thats there and then painting as suggested?

[parksie]

Flat the shiney chrome finish, it should then look dull, do use a finer grade to remove any scratches but not super smooth, because you need a bit of grip for the primer, i'm no expert but it works for me

[scottybeemer]

how about this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E39-M5-E46-E3 ... dZViewItem

[parksie]

That stuff sure looks impresive, who's goina be the test pilot!

[scottybeemer]

done most ov mine,but i need another roll,looks good

[Jay07]

hmmm ladz i think i'm sold on that option! gona buy a roll now and i'll let you know how it goes!!! Nice one Scotty!!!

[bigun]

i bet it wouldnt cost you much off a breaker its easy to come off and fit

[Jay07]

Alrite mate!

I take it you've used the tape before! so you can just peel if off if required and use again- thats good to know - on ebay its 12.50 which aint much to lose on an experiment!

[scottybeemer]

as soon as it touches the chrome it sticks,so you have more or less get it right first time,it is a bit fiddly so take you time and you should get a good result

[keith52]

just ordered some now , how much preparation work do you need to apply it, same as if it was going to be painted ?
Cheers Keith

[scottybeemer]

just make sure there is no small lumps bumps ect. no need to flaten chrome to a dull finish,as it will stick to the shinney stuff

[Jay07]

Nice one scotty!!

[slowlysideways]

how many rolls do you think would be needed to do the 2 sides of a 3door E30?

is it not just insulation tape then?