Black out Window Trim - Paint, Wrap, Other?

[hbskisurf]

Just picked up my new 15 Suburban LT - hate the chrome window surrounds. Has anybody blacked them out yet? What's the best way?

Vinyl wrap, remove and paint, aftermarket replacement?

Really wish the factory offered a way to eliminate these!

Thanks!

 

[Storm_Trooper]

I just picked up a White LT with Black 22's. I will be blacking my trim and grill with Black Plasti-Dip. Going to add the glossifier to it as well to give it a shine.

Here is a YouTube video from DipYourCar that shows you how it works.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLdj4mlDC_g

 

[NathanJax]

vinyl wrap is what a lot of people use.

 

[fiatdale]

Id paint them but its a pain in the balls to remove by yourself without messing them up. Theyre riveted in and youll have to rivet them back in when painted. Vinyl would be your easiest, cleanest, quickest route.

 

[blackout07]

Vinyl...

 

[kjason]

Never tried to black out my trim. What kind of lifespan can you expect to get out of plasti or vinyl? Curious how long before it starts to peal off.

 

[Pockets]

The vinyl I use at my shop is a 7 year material.

 

[Etraeger]

The vinyl I use at my shop is a 7 year material.

Does your shop do complete vehicle wraps? And since this is a small project, how difficult/easy would it be to do it myself if I could get my hands on some vinyl? I live in California btw. I went to a local vehicle wrap shop and asked if they could cover the window trim and they told me it would peel off and it wouldn't be a good idea (even if they installed it), which doesn't make sense since on total vehicle wraps, the chrome window trim is covered by vinyl. Only thing I can think of is since it is such a small thing to cover, maybe it would peel quicker.

 

[AngelXL]

Plasti dip is simple and less expensive.

 

[1badtahoe24]

I just got my trim and grill wrapped. Here's a pic of the grill.

 

[Etraeger]

I just got my trim and grill wrapped. Here's a pic of the grill.

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Looks good. Can't tell, but did you do the window trim as well?

 

[Etraeger]

Plasti dip is simple and less expensive.

Have you done it to one of your vehicles? If so, would you post a pic please? Thanks

 

[AngelXL]

Do a search for one of member's in here. Check out his Tahoe . PITTSY
he did the wheels and badges from chrome to black.
There is a video on the last page.
I'm just waiting for my kit.
I will do the same to the wheels and badges. The good thing is if don't like it or make a mistake. Take it off and your cost is $75.

 

[Etraeger]

Awesome. Thanks. I will check it out!

 

[Broham]

I just got my trim and grill wrapped. Here's a pic of the grill.

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Looks great! I'm on fence of blacking out my grill or color matching it white. This definately makes me want to black it out, well done.

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[jdeastbay]

I had mine wrapped.

 

[1badtahoe24]

I wrapped my window trim too. All in gloss black. The picture makes the grill look like a black blob but it's looks better in person.

 

[1badtahoe24]

Heres a few more pics. Its a little dirty though haha

 

[Etraeger]

Looks great!

 

[Mizrachi_62]

True that most of the people use vinyl vehicle wraps. Paint is not a good option as there is so much hassle whereas vinyl sheets are easy and super quick way. I also use that and I must say it didn’t take much time as well as money!