[Don N.]

Trying to get people's opinions on how the blacked out chrome door handle inserts look with the a gloss black vinyl film applied over it.

I know most people would prefer to have color matched door handle inserts, but that's just not practical with vinyl unfortunately.

I haven't had anyone ask me to do it in carbon fiber before, but that could/would be an option as well.

Let me know what your guys' thoughts would be if I could make some DIY kits and what finishes you think would look the best.

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Thanks!

-Don Nguyen

don@wannaberacer.com

[The Beast]

I had mine vinyl wrapped in black, I believe that they peeled them off wrapped them and stuck them back on

[Don N.]

It's not necessary to remove the chrome pieces to wrap them, especially if the pieces were pre cut.

-Don

[CaliE90]

Here you go:

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=934528

[bimmer722]

I plastidipped mine. Came out pretty good

[lsturbointeg]

Don't see the after picture. I would new very interested in a carbon fiber DIY kit!

[top6491]

Yeah, interested in a CF DIY...

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Don N.

It's not necessary to remove the chrome pieces to wrap them, especially if the pieces were pre cut.

-Don

Any luck with carbon fiber inserts?

[bake]

I had mine wrapped on the car and they have been holding up well for almost 2 years now.

[Sohl]

I would buy a black set if they where sold somewhere!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Sohl

I would buy a black set if they where sold somewhere!

Ditto!

[Sohl]

I walk in to a BMW shop yesterday and ask them if I could buy a set of door handle insert, thought I could leave them to a paintshop, but they told me that they don´t sell them. I had to buy a new door handle, I did ask how much a set of door handles was.

[kondor]

Just buy the shadowline vinyl trim online and apply.....then cut with an exacto....there is a DIY of this on the forum.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by kondor

Just buy the shadowline vinyl trim online and apply.....then cut with an exacto....there is a DIY of this on the forum.

Did u have the link for the shawdow trim vinyl?

[kondor]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Did u have the link for the shawdow trim vinyl?

http://shadowlinetrim.com/purchase.html

This is where I bought it from back in the day for my e92.....good quality.

[Don N.]

I do vinyl installations and sell materials.

I am asking you guys on here who would be interested in DIY kits, since I know most don't want to have to take an x-acto knife to their cars.

I was thinking pricing for the pre cut pieces would be along the lines of the same costs that other places are simply charging for just regular materials.

-Don

[MWPos]

My local tint and vinyl shop wrapped my chrome inserts for $5 per door. Would you be able to meet or beat that price point?

[kondor]

Originally Posted by Don N.

I do vinyl installations and sell materials.

I am asking you guys on here who would be interested in DIY kits, since I know most don't want to have to take an x-acto knife to their cars.

I was thinking pricing for the pre cut pieces would be along the lines of the same costs that other places are simply charging for just regular materials.

-Don

This is a good idea.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Don N.

I do vinyl installations and sell materials.

I am asking you guys on here who would be interested in DIY kits, since I know most don't want to have to take an x-acto knife to their cars.

I was thinking pricing for the pre cut pieces would be along the lines of the same costs that other places are simply charging for just regular materials.

-Don

Interested for the windows but how about door inserts in carbon fiber vinyl? Could u give me a price? Please let me know ASAP! Thanks!

Also...what do you guys prefer matte or gloss black for the windows?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by kondor

http://shadowlinetrim.com/purchase.html

This is where I bought it from back in the day for my e92.....good quality.

Sweet! Appreciate the link...I wouldn't have found this!

[dangom808]

8 months and still holding. Didn't have to remove the inserts. Just cut to size and x-a to knifed to trim. Use a sharp blade!

[Don N.]

Will try to get some cars in to test some fitment on this week and report back to you guys. I already have the template for these. Just wanted to see if there were any specific finishes or maybe other ideas/input you guys may have.

Thanks!

-Don