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      07-13-2021, 01:48 AM   #1
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Cool Chrome Delete on Window Trim on 2018 530e

Anyone done this?

Used Vinyl? Plastidip?

Really want to black them out, so looking for suggestions or guidance.

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      07-13-2021, 07:15 AM   #2
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I did it on my g30 540 ix. Used 3m tape on the bottom trim but it wasn't as easy as some of the youtube videos lead me to believe. i used Hyperdip on the curved top trims (did 6 coats) but didn't turn out great. From a distance it looks good. i suggest you use paint (glossy). There is a product i came across on youtube that looked promising.
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      07-13-2021, 10:52 AM   #3
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Thanks for the feedback.

One thing I came across on Hyperdip, you had to do 10-12 coats (vs 6 for plastidip).

I am planning on doing the emblems, the rims and the window trim in the new Hyperdip Black Emerald.

Will post pics when done (Hyperdip is OOS currently)


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I did it on my g30 540 ix. Used 3m tape on the bottom trim but it wasn't as easy as some of the youtube videos lead me to believe. i used Hyperdip on the curved top trims (did 6 coats) but didn't turn out great. From a distance it looks good. i suggest you use paint (glossy). There is a product i came across on youtube that looked promising.
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      07-13-2021, 11:39 PM   #4
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I did hyperdip on the 530e rear emblem and fender vents. The 530e came out ok. The fender vents didn't look good. I removed it. If the fender vents came out good, I would've sprayed my window trim too but I might try to vinyl wrap it now.

IMO, hyperdip is only slightly better than plastidip.
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      07-14-2021, 12:54 AM   #5
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Cool.

I got black stick on type fender vents from Amazon, and a black kidney grill (going to clean them with alcohol and Ceramic Spray them before install).

I will definately do the emblems with hyperdip and do want to see what 10-12 coats will do for the trim...

Will keep this thread active as I do the changes...

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I did hyperdip on the 530e rear emblem and fender vents. The 530e came out ok. The fender vents didn't look good. I removed it. If the fender vents came out good, I would've sprayed my window trim too but I might try to vinyl wrap it now.

IMO, hyperdip is only slightly better than plastidip.
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From my experience vinyl would be the most reliable choice in terms of quality and durability. If you choose a quality vinyl and the surface is prepared and installed correctly it should last for years.
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I agree, but on the G30 530e, there is a lot of rubber trim after the chrome piece, and cutting/folding/edging it scares me..

any self help vids or pics would be welcome from all

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From my experience vinyl would be the most reliable choice in terms of quality and durability. If you choose a quality vinyl and the surface is prepared and installed correctly it should last for years.
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I agree, but on the G30 530e, there is a lot of rubber trim after the chrome piece, and cutting/folding/edging it scares me..

any self help vids or pics would be welcome from all
Yes I know, it may be a successful DIY if you are handy enough and have the necessary tools, otherwise I would recommend to take it into a shop that does that on a regular basis.

There are video tutorials on youtube but one thing is to watch and understand but doing it yourself well, that's a completely different story.
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I did vinyl wrap. Not the cheapest but looks blacked out.
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Any tips or tricks / material links.. you can share?

TIA

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I did vinyl wrap. Not the cheapest but looks blacked out.
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Any tips or tricks / material links.. you can share?

TIA

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I did vinyl wrap. Not the cheapest but looks blacked out.
I tried to research online how to do it. I think I could have for like $200 myself.
It looked too tough to cut vinyl wrap
around the window trim and weather stripping. I was scared I was going to cut it with the exacto knife as it's a very tight space.

I instead got a vinyl wrapping shop to do it for around 300-500$ (maybe cheaper in your area). Find a shop with good reviews and picture of other jobs they did. My place did a perfect job. In short I left it to the experts to do. I like the car way better blacked out! Note: the older G30s have an annoying chrome piece in the door handle and the shop did it for me as well.


Also:
I paid for the black grill and purchased the gloss black side vents from BMW and installed myself. Upcoming is gloss black rims.
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