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nra0707 11-01-2008 03:16 PM

Chrome Window Trim Removal & Paint DIY
 
All of you who want to get rid of your chrome trim and paint without the cost of replacing with OEM shadowline, here's a DIY for you. I think mine turned out great. Thanks goes out to Fulanito's original effort to get me through this DIY.

Hope this helps everyone. Good Luck and have fun modding!

http://www.mediafire.com/file/tfjmam... and Paint.pdf

Before:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/...17c6327f79.jpg

After:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3243/...6985fa0a82.jpg

cmyX6go 11-01-2008 04:19 PM

Looks nice. I liked the chrome trim on my Sterling Grey E53 but it just sticks out too much on the black. Good job :thumbup:

Michelle 11-01-2008 05:19 PM

Your X looks sooooooooooo much better! The DIY is awesome! :thumbup:

Last5oh 11-01-2008 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyX5go
Looks nice. I liked the chrome trim on my Sterling Grey E53 but it just sticks out too much on the black. Good job :thumbup:

I agree... chrome trim on a sterling grey looks really nice.... chrome on black makes the X5 look like a hearse. Nice job!

cmyX6go 11-01-2008 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Last5oh
I agree... chrome trim on a sterling grey looks really nice.... chrome on black makes the X5 look like a hearse. Nice job!

Or worse...A Volvo :scared: :rofl:

MINIz guy 11-02-2008 12:32 AM

Great guide! Sure will come in handy if I ever decided to do something like this in the future!

ZsX5o3 11-02-2008 03:37 AM

Nice, now you just need a new steering wheel & some sport suspension :driver:

nra0707 11-02-2008 12:10 PM

Thanks. Next for me will be 4.8is front bumper cover, rear trim, and fender flare installation. Suspension and wheels will be done in the spring. Steering wheel would be nice, but probably last on my list.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZsX5o3
Nice, now you just need a new steering wheel & some sport suspension :driver:


bsprtsgrp 11-02-2008 06:23 PM

Add OEM running boards and it balances it out

itstony 11-02-2008 07:26 PM

that looks superb! without the chrome it really do look better. i have a neighbor with chrome accents and chrome wheels and i just think it looks awful .


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