Blacked out window trim.....what do you think?

[89VERT]

I agree that the blacked out look is waaaaay cool!

Does the tape that has been discussed come off esily enough if you wanted to return the car to stock or if you messed up applying it ?

[SergntMac]

Don't feel any different today, than I did six months ago, a year ago, or will when it's two years ago a short time from now.

[gdmjoe]

I agree that the blacked out look is waaaaay cool!

Does the tape that has been discussed come off esily enough if you wanted to return the car to stock or if you messed up applying it ?

Define easy

-serious-
You can remove the tape by peeling it off, however, some remnants will remain along with some adhesive residue. This is easily removed with (say) mineral spirits and elbow grease.
-/serious-

[teamrope]

It's too close to call. These Bad boys just look too good anyway

[MarauderMark]

LOL, True very true ....

[GodOSpeed]

I got to admit that looks sweet. But then again my favorite color is Chrome!

[jgc61sr2002]

I haven't changed my mind either. I still prefer the chrome.

[Smokie]

Chrome

[muslhed]

You are all
That just shows how much some of you, martyo, etc., pay attention to detail. I did mine before Ennis, and it was that way at Hershey.....so obviously this is an un-noticed mod.

My answer to you 2quick....it's great! I like yours, I like mine, and anyone else s that does it. DOWN WITH CHROME! My pics are in the gallery in my personal section, that would be the Ennis pics.

I used the blackout tape specically made for this purpose, and found it at autozone. It takes two rolls. Total cost $9, total time 40 minutes. Secret...dont use an exacto knife, use your finger nail around the rubber window trim.

-Barry

What exactly is it called at Auto Zone? Also, how would you apply this "tape", without overlapping it or having any lines in it where the pieces join? It seems like that would be pretty tricky. I prefer the blacked out look! It certainly adds to the attitude of the car!

If I decided to paint mine, how would one go about doing that? I mean, can it be removed from the rubber trim, or does it need to prepped just like it is, and painted?

[CRUZTAKER]

First of all, the trim doesn't come off the car. So if you paint, you're masking....and as long as you're masking....try your hand at blackout tape first

There is only one place that there is an overlap. The widest turn spot on the rear of the back door. If you have a good eye, it can be cut and mated without an overlap. I was in a hurry, I overlapped. Plus, mine was a test for Ennis, I bought extra to re-do it later when I have more patience.

The only trick I have to offer is NOT using a blade, exacto knife, or any other tool to trim the tape on the narrow spots. Use a really sharp finger nail.
The rubber around the trim is subseptible to catching the blade, and all of a sudden you are cutting into the rubber without even knowing. Just run your nail back and forth across the seams until the tape is cut. The fingernail technique is great, and doesn't cut anything except the tape.

Product info:

[muslhed]

Cool, Thanks! I think I'll give it a try!

[gdmjoe]

A while back I was offering tape kits to black-out the side window trim; essentially I had tape left-over from doing mine.

The kits sold ( Thank You to all the previous buyers ) and the tape ran-out. A few members here have tapped me for kits, however, here's the information to do your own ( buddy-up to save some $$$$$ ) ..... *Yep, giving away all the trade-secrets

3M Scotchcal™ Striping Tape - Product information

73302 - 3/8" x 150' window trim top ~$19
72702 - 1/2" x 150' window trim bottom ~$25
77102 - 2" x 50' window trim rear + door handle trim ~$34

*Note - The above lengths are the smallest available; all can be purchased at CarQuest, though they may have to order it ( and that takes about a week ).







*And "No" the shiny spots aren't the chrome showing, it's a reflection from the camera's flash.

[CRUZTAKER]

^^^nice post!^^^

That's alot more effort I put into the explaination, and I am sure many folks appreciate it as well.

[muslhed]

Great info! Thank you very much!!

[nexstar7]

looks like a stelph machine ready to stomp on something. looks great!