hello all....can anyone tell me where can I get the black beltline tape? i've checked the 3M website, but it says it's about 40 bucks. can i find any for cheaper? thanks for the help!

 

I used the info which i received from the first post in this thread and ordered it from Terry's. It was about $20 to the door as I recall.

Randy
m7 tuning

 

Check my first post. I have a link to Terry's.

 

Nuff I never did get a chanceto thank you for the post. I did my car in about 30 min and have done 2 others as well and STILL have tape left ! THANK YOU !

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Randy:

I appreciate it, but no thanks necessary! Isn't that why we're all here? Besides, I got the idea from others on this forum anyway, so I shouldn't get all the credit.

 

Duh! I read this post months ago, and went back to it today. I totally didn't look at the post very well. Thanks again.

 

No worries. Good luck on the belt line blackout!

 

I just did mine with electrical tape just to see if I liked it - I definitely do, and I'll be doing the 3m tape when I get it.

I posted a few pics in this thread -

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=60731

I was wondering how the tape is holding up in car washes and other things from the people who have had it on awhile?

Also, does anyone know what would be involved in getting the actual chrome beltline trim changed to black, so it would be a bit lower maintenance? I'm not looking forward to re-applying tape every year or so -

 

I did mine in early October. Having gone through the rainy season and numerous car washes (all hand washes with Zaino) I can safely say that the tape looks the same as it did when it was installed. I think one of the problems with "cracking" people had was due to not removing the clear top layer of the tape. The vinyl itself should last a few years.

That said, I'll let you all know when/if it needs to be redone.

 

Thanks! I'll probably just stick with the tape then. I wish it was available somewhere locally, as I can't wait to put it on!

 

Just an idea, find out where your body shops places buy their supplies, I'd be willing to bet that they have a local store that carries a large line of 3m products. I went to all the "parts stores" with no luck, but once I found out where the paint store was, bingo!

BTW, I've had mine on for a few months now and I've been using the lazer wash type car washes and have no problem with any part of the tape.

 

I was going to call around, but I ended up just getting it from the link at the top of the thread - they are in FL so I should have the tape today!

 

Howdy,

I blacked out the ole beltline a while ago but never got it into this thread. It's the 3m tape - not flat though. I think I would like flat better, but the semi-gloss looks good next to the window and the glossy paint. I can't imagine my car without it now.

Here's the boy:



mb

 

I decided to go with the low-gloss because it matched the rest of the trim. But I doubt it makes that much of a difference. Yours looks great. Plus, for another $20 and 20 minutes, you can change it! You can even try semi gloss red!

 

Edit: Nevermind.... it wouldn't work....
-G

 

Every ones cars look great!!! Ijust ordered up my tape from terry's. I can't wait to give this a try, and for 20 bucks whats to loose

 

Did mine this weekend... Thanks for the help, and tape TWISTER! :D Anyone know an easy way to pull off the protective clear strip? The gloss is just sticking out too much for my taste.

-G

 

In my opinion, you HAVE to remove the clear strip, as it will start to crack and look really nasty if left in the sun for a few months or so. I cut my sections of tape about 2" longer than needed - I adhered the tape to the car, then worked the clear top layer loose with a razor blade, then pulled it off the section I was working on. I then used the razor to trim the tape so it would sit perfectly at the end of each section, right at the endcap. I actually used the endcap as a razor guide. Be careful not to let the razor slip though - you will scratch your paint. I held a towel just below where I was trimming the tape to protect the paint.

If you've already trimmed the tape, it will be difficult to get the clear layer off without damaging the black vinyl layer - you could peel a corner off, then try and get a razor in there to work the clear layer loose. It's not easy. Good luck!

 

Crap... I'm going to have to re-do the front anyway so I'll know for that piece. I could probably trip up some of my other edges better too so maybe I can use what little excess I have to get that strip off. Thanks for the tips V70R.
-G

 

Where can i go to order that tape? I am dieing to Black out the belt. I hate chrome... Thanks for the help guys.. Spike

 

This is what we used this weekend. I'm going to order some for myself.
-G

 

yeah, pull that clear coat off after you do the line, it will look much better and last longer

 

MBCOOPS

Thanks for posting a photo of your CR "black out"

Looks great... thats next on my list

Oh and the blacked ot BLACK combo is AWESOME

 

Your blacked ot ride is beautiful...
ever thought about black wheels

 

Thanks.

That was an old photo. I've since added black ASA AR1s (black w/polished lip).