Whats up. I'm really interested in the de-chromed looked and want to de-chrome my headlight rings. What is the best way too do this?

 

I pulled the headlights eased off the rings few coats fo spray paint and volia!

But I do have to periodaclly touch them up ar a result of rock chips, so there might still yet be a better option out there.

 

rough them up, some self etching primer and some satin black. vinyl wrap would hold up better though

 

Check the vendor directory for Vinyl Styles.

Longboard

 

I bought some satin black vinyl for $20 and just laid it down on the rings and worked out the bubbles. I also had enough to do my gas cap, door handles, and other random bits of chrome around my car.

 

Hey Motor On, I am liking the center lower grill lights. What kind.
Mounting difficulties? Could we have a side pic to see how far they stick
out? Holes in the grill?

Thanks

 

Man there is nothing better then and all Blacked out MINI! .

 

Oops i was taken by Motor On's MINI.

Here are mine, Remove the headlight (3 bolts) and gently remove the HL rings. I sanded them down with 250 grit Sandpaper and then 440 grit. After that 4 coats of spray paint.

The photo isnt working, just click on my link below.

 

We can wrap 'em for ya!

 

I've heard nothing but good things about Lagston at vinyl styles. I am going to order the black gas cap, tail light rings, and if he has them, door handles. A friend did my headlight rings, which seemed pretty easy.

 

Please use the search button....theres a how to on it

 

Vinyl Styles

 

Where ........................................ I see chrome trim

 

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go with vinyl wrap. rhubbard; where did you get your roll of vinyl? I may want to try to wrap a few other things too

 

You can't touch my mad Vinyl Style

 

I got mine at a sign shop. What I ordered was a satin black vinyl (pretty thin) and the manufacturer was 3M.

 

Not for long But I would rather wait for temps to pass freezing again before I go pulling the bumper again.

 

Daytona? Freezing?? Hey I lived in Deltona for 11 years and i dont recall it ever being all that cold Ah you Floridians are spoiled, by the way freeing is 32 degrees not 62 degrees

 

To slow down the chipping of painted headlight rings, and other post production painted parts, apply at least 3 coats of clearcoat letting each coat "tack-up" before spraying the next coat.

 

What front bumper is that??

 

...another vote for Lyle's double-wrap approach

 

That's the OEM Aero Front Bumper

 

Oh,I can tosh it mane!

 

double wrap approach? also, where can you but a sheet of the 3m vinyl mentiond above?

 

go to your local sign shop. Get "premium" vinyl. It lasts longer.