Shadow trim blackout done!

lsturbointeg · 04-16-2015, 08:08 PM

Finally was able to get the shadow trim done. Wasn't too complicated...just patience and time. I did go with gloss black instead of matte because I wanted to see if I could black out the door trim/front reflector and fender trim. I still have left over vinyl So I'm going to try the grill trim next to the fog lights. What do you think?!

TJBentley · 04-17-2015, 11:23 AM

Looks great dude. How hard was it? I need to do this exact thing to my chrome trim

Bobby_Drake · 04-17-2015, 11:41 AM

Not bad at all. Always a good thing when you can DIY and save some $$$. That means more $$$ for another mod, get that ACS!!!

TJBentley · 04-17-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

Not bad at all. Always a good thing when you can DIY and save some $$$. That means more $$$ for another mod, get that ACS!!!

Lol very true. Where did you purchase from and how much did you need

lsturbointeg · 04-17-2015, 02:41 PM

http://shadowlinetrim.com/
No need for the 4" roll...I went with the 3". I still have enough to do another door. I like knowing that I did it myself!

But yes BobbyDrake I need to order that double slate grill Haha!

It wasn't hard at all but Maybe it's because I'm good with my hands. Do order the squeegee cause I used that to smooth out the edges. I even used the squeegee to pop off the side trim. Side trim is best done if you take it apart. Trying to do it on the car was pretty difficult. The door trim I did in about a min each...very easy. Again the squeegee helped smoothing it out over and under the edges. The front reflectors only took a few min. I would say the hardest part was trying to get under the mirrors. I probably could have removed them to make it easier.

matowi · 04-17-2015, 04:32 PM

Can't help asking about those bulges on your tyres. Have you had that checked? I'd return them to whoever you bought them from and require a non-faulty set (at least on the front axis, as the left front tyre in the pictures is definitely bulging!)

m.

lsturbointeg · 04-17-2015, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by matowi

Can't help asking about those bulges on your tyres. Have you had that checked? I'd return them to whoever you bought them from and require a non-faulty set (at least on the front axis, as the left front tyre in the pictures is definitely bulging!)

m.

Dealership won't cover it...they want $500 for it. I'm waiting til about mid summer to replace all 4 tires with non runflats. I don't drive the car much since I have other vehicles.

Bobby_Drake · 04-17-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TJBentley

Lol very true. Where did you purchase from and how much did you need

you got PM

Jet in Oz · 04-18-2015, 02:34 AM

Sweet as honey, badass money.

Hobbe74 · 04-18-2015, 08:56 AM

Nicely done! And yes order those double slat grilles now

Rudeja · 04-29-2015, 08:40 AM

I just did the same to my wheel and trims.

Alcenos · 04-29-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Dealership won't cover it...they want $500 for it. I'm waiting til about mid summer to replace all 4 tires with non runflats. I don't drive the car much since I have other vehicles.

Be careful if you are going to drive the car with the bulges as they indicate a leak into one of the tire layers and can lead to a blowout.

lsturbointeg · 04-29-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudeja

I just did the same to my wheel and trims.

Nice! That came out really good!

automaz_ · 04-30-2015, 06:47 PM

Nice work man.

Did you do this with the trim on the car?

Or did you take the trim off?

If so how did you take the trim off?

I got a quote from a vinyl place and they want to charge $200 plus tax to do this.

lsturbointeg · 04-30-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Maz0106

Nice work man.

Did you do this with the trim on the car?

Or did you take the trim off?

If so how did you take the trim off?

I got a quote from a vinyl place and they want to charge $200 plus tax to do this.

If you're crafty and good with ur hands do it urself! PM'd u with tips.

lsturbointeg · 05-16-2015, 11:34 PM

So far So good! Any small bubbles I had are completely gone. I've power washed the car and everything seems to hold.

jasonle89 · 05-17-2015, 12:55 AM

It will hold. I washed my car so many times already

lsturbointeg · 05-17-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonle89

It will hold. I washed my car so many times already

I'm surprised how the door handle trim is holding because of the shape. I was afraid of the powerwash getting up underneath it but it held to my surprise!

Ph0zenstone · 05-17-2015, 09:12 AM

Thanks for the advice! Just finished mine yesterday! Not perfect but I gradually got better as I started doing doors 2, 3 and 4.

Before

After

lsturbointeg · 05-17-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by phozenstone

Thanks for the advice! Just finished mine yesterday! Not perfect but I gradually got better as I started doing doors 2, 3 and 4.

Before

After

Whoa! Came out really good!

Same here, door 1 was Okay but after door 2,3 & 4 I got better LOL! Door trim came out sweet! Now do that front orange reflectors and fender trim.

StreetCruiser · 05-17-2015, 10:37 AM

Looks great and clean! If I were in your shoes I would have wrapped the B pillar with the gloss black as well. So the glass surfaces have a larger effect.
Nice job!

lsturbointeg · 05-17-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by StreetCruiser

Looks great and clean! If I were in your shoes I would have wrapped the B pillar with the gloss black as well. So the glass surfaces have a larger effect.
Nice job!

I thought about that too! I might try it since I have some left.

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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9151 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	http://shadowlinetrim.com/ No need for the 4" roll...I went with the 3". I still have enough to do another door. I like knowing that I did it myself! But yes BobbyDrake I need to order that double slate grill Haha! It wasn't hard at all but Maybe it's because I'm good with my hands. Do order the squeegee cause I used that to smooth out the edges. I even used the squeegee to pop off the side trim. Side trim is best done if you take it apart. Trying to do it on the car was pretty difficult. The door trim I did in about a min each...very easy. Again the squeegee helped smoothing it out over and under the edges. The front reflectors only took a few min. I would say the hardest part was trying to get under the mirrors. I probably could have removed them to make it easier. Last edited by lsturbointeg; 04-17-2015 at 02:47 PM..
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