BIGIRISHSTL

Just found a great match for vinyl on all the chrome for a smoother look. Cleaned and sealed for the spring.

SR20Power

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At first I was like "WTF he is talking about" I see it now, it looks great. The chrome on my Tuscan red makes the car look awesome, but I can see on this car how removing the chrome gave your car a smoother look.

Can I suggest a better before and after picture?????

Brudface

Looks really good. The chrome trim does look quite out of place on the 7th gen especially with a grey, silver, white or black... Chrome is for the 20th century and should've stayed there. I will make the exception for rigs though, but there is a line and most of them cross it.

BIGIRISHSTL

Thanks. Here's a before and after like SR wanted Before
Before


After After

SR20Power

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Yeah I Like it.
Funny, I wanted to the opposite of what your doing for my 07' and get chrome overlays for my doors and the door *****.. My 07' is also a red color. I love the contrast Red and chrome gives.

BIGIRISHSTL

I agree with you both! Red and chrome have that classic Ferrari look but it seems antiquated now on these cars. Especially since it's not real chrome anymore!

SR20Power

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I don't think they've had real chrome on cars since the 70's.

Brudface

All it is is a piece of plastic with a chrome overlay, almost like a vinyl wrap. It's chrome LOOK-A-LIKE.

BIGIRISHSTL

Exactly. So I'm doing it a service by keeping it pristine for the next person who can reveal it!

SR20Power

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Where did you buy it from? I am looking for chrome overlay for my 07'...

BIGIRISHSTL

Good ole Amazon... Chrome trim tape should be pretty common. Just make sure it's 3M and a car product vinyl as it should last 7-10years outdoors.

viprider

To be honest, it looks cleaner with the chrome deleted.

dcpatters

Great looking 7th Gen. Color and door handles are a great match.

BIGIRISHSTL

I agree with above statements above! ;-)

1ironboy1

wassup op, i have the same exact car, color, rims and all. i tried plati dipping it and i jus couldn't make it look as flush as yours. looks great btw. can u send me a link to purchase? thanks .

BIGIRISHSTL

@1ironboy1 here is a pic of the vinyl I got I have since given this car to my wife now because She wants mine

SR20Power

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VERY NICE!!! I can't tell, but is it a 7? looks really long from this angle. Very nice looking either way! you know my next question did you detail it?

BIGIRISHSTL

Yep

2014Maxima

I'd like to wrap the rear camera trunk chrome in vinyl, and do the doors in all black eventually. Has anyone come across a good vinyl match for QAB pearl?

SR20Power

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Most German cars clear coat are typically harder,unless it's an older Porsche with a single stage paint job.. If it is a hard clear that means you have to use compounds that have a better cutting properties to get the swirls out. A lot people tend to float towards Menzerna products and a Flex 3401.. Both of which i have
As most paint correction jobs, they will try the least aggressive process first to test the clear coat to determine how much work is needed. Don't get tied up in the "3 step" process, some cars don't need it and to be honest, unless it's a black car you won't notice the difference ~~~>IMO

SR20Power

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Watch this link and get your favorite jerk off lotion because you will loose your load after watching one of my favorite BMW cut and buff vids. Cheers!

BIGIRISHSTL

Nice. Thanks for the info. It is in fact a black car! My first cause I always stayed away cause they are so beautiful clean but suck every other day of the week ;-). I'm gonna check out the vid now and I have the jergens and tissues ready!?!?

BIGIRISHSTL

Watched the video. Wow!!! You could actually shave in one of those panels. Beautiful and unusual color too

levonlynch

How does it look from the rear end?