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03-05-2015, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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Blacked out chrome door handle inserts - Any DIY kits interests/ideas?
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. Before: After: Thanks! -Don Nguyen don@wannaberacer.com |
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Yeah, interested in a CF DIY...
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I had mine wrapped on the car and they have been holding up well for almost 2 years now.
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03-14-2015, 01:45 PM | #12 |
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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.
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http://shadowlinetrim.com/purchase.html
This is where I bought it from back in the day for my e92.....good quality. |
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03-15-2015, 12:09 PM | #16 |
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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 |
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03-15-2015, 02:29 PM | #17 |
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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?
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Also...what do you guys prefer matte or gloss black for the windows? |
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I used 3M black vinyl plastic and it came out ok
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!
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03-16-2015, 01:25 AM | #22 |
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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.
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