Not a fan of the chrome window trim... What are my options?
11-07-2009, 05:17 AM
#1
Not a fan of the chrome window trim... What are my options?
I recently picked up a 2002 Maxima SE and am just not a big fan of the chrome OEM window trim. In searching threads, I've noticed that some 5th gens don't have that. What are my options as far as making a switch? Any idea how much it would cost? And how hard is it to make the switch?
Thanks!
Thanks!
11-07-2009, 05:24 AM
#2
Go figure... The search function does work well on this site:
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ndow-trim.html
But, I do have a friend who is a powdercoater and could do it for free. Wouldn't that look much cleaner than tape??
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ndow-trim.html
But, I do have a friend who is a powdercoater and could do it for free. Wouldn't that look much cleaner than tape??
11-07-2009, 05:55 AM
#3
I'm sure it would look better powdercoated. That would even be better than painting. If you can have it done that would be the way to go.
Here's a pick of mine with the painted trim.
If you really want to black out you can do this too.
Here's a pick of mine with the painted trim.
If you really want to black out you can do this too.
Last edited by Derrick2k2SE; 11-07-2009 at 06:11 AM.
11-07-2009, 07:18 AM
#4
I know I've said this before, but it's worth repeating if it helps you make a decision.
Go to radio shack and spend $4 on some black electrical tape. Tape up one side of your car. Stand back and look at it. Take a picture, forget about it for a few days, then come back to your picture and give it due consideration. It will give you a good-enough idea of what blacking out the chrome will look like.
I think the black trim looks good on a black car. And it might look good on yours, too. IMO, it doesn't work well on my sheer silver SE.
BTW, I remember when you bought that ride and posted that pic the first time. Very, very nice. So clean it hurts to look at.
Go to radio shack and spend $4 on some black electrical tape. Tape up one side of your car. Stand back and look at it. Take a picture, forget about it for a few days, then come back to your picture and give it due consideration. It will give you a good-enough idea of what blacking out the chrome will look like.
I think the black trim looks good on a black car. And it might look good on yours, too. IMO, it doesn't work well on my sheer silver SE.
BTW, I remember when you bought that ride and posted that pic the first time. Very, very nice. So clean it hurts to look at.
11-07-2009, 08:54 AM
#6
Personaly, I think gray luster with everything blacked out is sweet. Someone here had pictures of a gray luster blacked out and it was beautiful. I wish I could find those pictures again. They were very well done.
11-07-2009, 11:26 AM
#7
I know I've said this before, but it's worth repeating if it helps you make a decision.
Go to radio shack and spend $4 on some black electrical tape. Tape up one side of your car. Stand back and look at it. Take a picture, forget about it for a few days, then come back to your picture and give it due consideration. It will give you a good-enough idea of what blacking out the chrome will look like.
I think the black trim looks good on a black car. And it might look good on yours, too. IMO, it doesn't work well on my sheer silver SE.
BTW, I remember when you bought that ride and posted that pic the first time. Very, very nice. So clean it hurts to look at.
Go to radio shack and spend $4 on some black electrical tape. Tape up one side of your car. Stand back and look at it. Take a picture, forget about it for a few days, then come back to your picture and give it due consideration. It will give you a good-enough idea of what blacking out the chrome will look like.
I think the black trim looks good on a black car. And it might look good on yours, too. IMO, it doesn't work well on my sheer silver SE.
BTW, I remember when you bought that ride and posted that pic the first time. Very, very nice. So clean it hurts to look at.
11-07-2009, 11:35 AM
#8
Are you serious about using electrical tape? Or is it just temporary to see how it would look? Electrical tape would not stick. You need to get trimbrite blackout tape. It has lasted through all sorts of weather and STILL looks amazing. And I think it looks amazing on lighter colored cars too. here it is on my sheer silver:
Well, not about this, at least.My suggestion was for a simple way to see if you like the look before committing money and time.
Nice, clear picture, BTW. It should certainly help the OP consider this mod. You like it on the silver, I don't -- just a difference of opinion. My windows aren't tinted like yours, which probably has a lot to do with where I landed on the whole trim blackout thing.
11-07-2009, 11:44 AM
#9
Of course not, man. I'm not an idiot. Well, not about this, at least.
My suggestion was for a simple way to see if you like the look before committing money and time.
Nice, clear picture, BTW. It should certainly help the OP consider this mod. You like it on the silver, I don't -- just a difference of opinion. My windows aren't tinted like yours, which probably has a lot to do with where I landed on the whole trim blackout thing.
Well, not about this, at least.My suggestion was for a simple way to see if you like the look before committing money and time.
Nice, clear picture, BTW. It should certainly help the OP consider this mod. You like it on the silver, I don't -- just a difference of opinion. My windows aren't tinted like yours, which probably has a lot to do with where I landed on the whole trim blackout thing.
The tint you see in that pic isnt there anymore...NYPD gave me way too many tickets for my tint (its 20% in that pic). Now I have it at 50% and during the day it almost looks like factory glass and the trimbrite tape is even MORE noticeable.
Come on, do it, you know you want to
11-07-2009, 11:47 AM
#10
BTW, I remember when you bought that ride and posted that pic the first time. Very, very nice. So clean it hurts to look at.
Thanks man... I've really got a thing for Maxima's (since a 1997 was the first car I ever bought) and I take pride in making this one look as close to new as possible. I've still got a few things I want to do such as painting the rear bumper, new struts/spings (think I'm going with Illumina with H&R in front and EOM springs in rear), new short throw shifter with bushings, and then I'm done.
BTW: Just tinted in windows today with Carbon 42%. She looks sweet!
Back to the threat topic... If I do black out the trim, I'd like to make it a bit more perm. than tape. Plus, the tape looks like it would be a PITA to apply. How hard would it be to take off the trim and send it to my buddy to powdercoat?
Last edited by perfectmax; 11-07-2009 at 02:00 PM.
11-07-2009, 12:19 PM
#12
Where'd your rear window visor go? Could have swore I saw that in one of your photos.
11-07-2009, 12:59 PM
#14
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Think I should paint my window trim black, too? If I do that, I'd also like to paint the chrome strip in the front/back bumpers, too. (Also, what kind of paint did ya'll use?)
I love this pict, but I think it would look better without the chrome strip in the bumpers.
I love this pict, but I think it would look better without the chrome strip in the bumpers.
Last edited by ZGadson; 11-07-2009 at 01:01 PM.
11-07-2009, 01:06 PM
#15
haha, yea I should have known you werent serious. Its a good idea to use electrical tape just to see how it looks then if he likes it he can go ahead and buy the proper tape.
The tint you see in that pic isnt there anymore...NYPD gave me way too many tickets for my tint (its 20% in that pic). Now I have it at 50% and during the day it almost looks like factory glass and the trimbrite tape is even MORE noticeable.
Come on, do it, you know you want to
The tint you see in that pic isnt there anymore...NYPD gave me way too many tickets for my tint (its 20% in that pic). Now I have it at 50% and during the day it almost looks like factory glass and the trimbrite tape is even MORE noticeable.
Come on, do it, you know you want to
11-07-2009, 01:29 PM
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Thanks man... I've really got a thing for Maxima's (since a 1997 was the first car I ever bought) and I take pride in making this one look as close to new as possible. I've still got a few things I want to do such as painting the rear bumper, new struts/spings (think I'm going with Illumina with H&R in front and EOM springs in rear), new short throw shifter with bushings, and then I'm done.
BTW: Just tinted in windows today with Carbon 42%. She looks sweet!
Back to the threat topic... If I do black out the trim, I'd like to make it a bit more perm. than tape. Plus, the tape looks like it would be a PITA to apply. How hard would it be to take off the trim and send it to my buddy to powdercoat?
BTW: Just tinted in windows today with Carbon 42%. She looks sweet!
Back to the threat topic... If I do black out the trim, I'd like to make it a bit more perm. than tape. Plus, the tape looks like it would be a PITA to apply. How hard would it be to take off the trim and send it to my buddy to powdercoat?
11-08-2009, 05:48 PM
#19
I like the chrome trim honestly, I was pumped when I bought my max and realized it had it... but I have sterling mist so its a little different than your's.
Did you tint your windows urself or pay a shop to do it?
I just had a shop do mine in sept... 5% on rear and sunroof with 30% on front, it looks real nice. So far no problems with the cops (knock on wood)
Anybody from NY know if I will get harassed by cops for tint as an out of towner when I come for maxus 10? Or is it mostly only a big deal for locals... Im not taking off my tint just for that trip
Did you tint your windows urself or pay a shop to do it?
I just had a shop do mine in sept... 5% on rear and sunroof with 30% on front, it looks real nice. So far no problems with the cops (knock on wood)
Anybody from NY know if I will get harassed by cops for tint as an out of towner when I come for maxus 10? Or is it mostly only a big deal for locals... Im not taking off my tint just for that trip
11-08-2009, 06:39 PM
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11-08-2009, 07:55 PM
#22
wow this thread is all over the place.
removing the trim is a major PITA, the tape hold up just fine, it should last a good 7 years or better.
50% is the best tint to go with in NY, I haven't been harrassed yet for mine on my GTP
removing the trim is a major PITA, the tape hold up just fine, it should last a good 7 years or better.
50% is the best tint to go with in NY, I haven't been harrassed yet for mine on my GTP
11-08-2009, 08:28 PM
#24
yes, the trimbrite tape sticks amazingly well to the chrome. The way I did it looks factory. The only part where you can tell its tape is where the trim bends around the window...thats pretty hard, even considering how much the tape can be stretched. Im not THAT **** about these little imperfections though
11-10-2009, 04:29 AM
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I cant stand that chrome window trim on my sterling mist. IMO, I dont think plastic should ever be chrome. Whenever I see it, all I can think is cheap plastic.
If I ever find the time I will definitely black it out.
If I ever find the time I will definitely black it out.
11-10-2009, 05:57 PM
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When i saw pbn85's under MOTM with the blacked out trim I thought it looked great.. I hate the chrome trim so much.. I bought the trimbrite tape and put it on last tuesday with little trouble.. Took me about 2 hours and all you need is a razor and some patience because you will make a mistake here and there.. in the end its well worth it
11-10-2009, 08:26 PM
#29
About the tints in NY, I have 20% in the backdoors and rear window and 35% upfront. I have been pulled over...a couple of times, during day and night, never got a ticket for it. I personally like the chrome trim but I have a sterling mist....
11-11-2009, 03:16 PM
#31
As for the tint, thats what I figured... they can't expect out of towners to modify thier cars just for a visit.
arcrueda... that looks real nice with a black max for sure! just not my style... hell I might even be doing chrome door pillars later. To each his own
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