PlatinumIS

Im looking to get my chrome window trim done in black but i was wondering what you though about painting?

I know vinyl is easy and the cheaper route but i head the ISx50 trim is a pain in the *** to do.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

windex

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If you search the name IS250smoke you will see pictures of his vynal wrapped window trim.. yes it is a pain in the *** to do but it looks great and depending on where you get it done some shops will warranty it if the vynal ever peels back, bubbles, shrinks etc. I say go for it

PlatinumIS

Thanks, What do you think matte or gloss black on a white IS??

windex

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I think gloss looks the best especially if your roof is gloss black (which I believe I saw in another thread it is) where in cali are you located?

JoshIS408

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Damn i wanna see pics.! Interested inhow this turns out. I might want to do this

windex

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Search the name IS250smoke and there is a thread called "my car so far". You can see pictures there.

JoshIS408

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Thanks dude Pics are a bit small though,



Ill save some people some searching.

windex

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Im trying to get better pictures right now.

mdsbrain

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We went through this extensively on the IS-F area. Hope this helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/4751943-post33.html

JoshIS408

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wow this f looks amazing! All with 3m tape. Thanks for sharing mdsbrain!

PlatinumIS

i was thinking that but idk yet. And yes that was mu other thread with my roof.

Im in woodland hills calabasas area, you?

windex

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Im in encino and IS250smoke is in beverly hills so if you ever want to meet up and check it out im sure I could set it up

HERBos

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how much is it? is it better to get it painted?

HeartmyIS

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^I would say wrapping it is a better alternative just because if you don't want it, you can just peel it off and the chrome will still be there. I have my front grill wrapped in matte vinyl and my window pillars wrapped in CF. But I guess if you go the paint route, they won't chip as much since they're on the side not the front of the car.