How To Black-Out Chrome Window Trims?

O-cha · 12-20-2007, 07:15 PM

So what is this oracle stuff? If it does not use adhesive how does it stick? Shrinkage or what? How is it installed, looks like it's stuck on and he's cutting excess off. Also, it looks like its not long enough to go across the entire pillar so you'll end up with a crease in the middle?

Digitalinkartist · 12-23-2007, 12:49 AM

Just ordered mine. Gonna put my blade skills to the test.
I always knew HS art class would pay off somewhere down the line.

veightkiller · 12-24-2007, 03:18 PM

^^which oracal # did you get?

it's been ask on a couple of post but nobody answer.

O-cha · 12-25-2007, 11:41 PM

Yea wtf is this stuff, how does it stay on if its not stuck on.

AWD Addict · 01-05-2008, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335Transformer

Nice downgrade. Your car now looks like an entry level bimmer.

Yeah, I like the blacked out look, but if they gave us these in black, we'd probably be turning them to chrome.

AWD Addict · 01-05-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canucklion

and yeah, get your BMW lingo straight, it's Bimmer, not beemer

I hear each as much as the other, actually.

AWD Addict · 01-05-2008, 05:01 PM

Someone should do it in black chrome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._promot_widget

MMAJNKE · 01-05-2008, 10:13 PM

I'm holding a groupbuy for the matteblack window trim please pm for more info

BIMMER//DRIMMER · 01-08-2008, 03:35 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/11-x-50-yard-Rol...QQcmdZViewItem
is this the same black matte vinyl that some of u guys have been using?

M3to335 · 01-08-2008, 04:50 PM

Seems to be quite a few different brands and sizes. Also various mils.

What brand and mil is being used? My buddy said Oracal doesnt carry matte black. They have medium gloss (Oracal 641), but thats "not recommended for vehicle applications".

Rvongb20 · 10-29-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veightkiller

^^which oracal # did you get?

it's been ask on a couple of post but nobody answer.

I believe it's the "ORACAL*970RA*Wrapping Cast Film with Rapid Air ®Technology"

Looks very clean from the photos! As far as trims go, wrapping is the alternative to a paint job.

IMA335I · 11-03-2011, 12:19 AM

I found another site that had both glossy and matte black vinyl. Both sets were really inexpensive.

http://shadowlinetrim.com/index.html

Has anybody had experience with them?

eaglesfan83 · 11-03-2011, 10:08 AM

they are good, seen a few in person. I ordered the Matte last week and am putting it on next week when it arrives. Will post pics when complete.

IMA335I · 11-03-2011, 10:31 AM

I just ordered glossy today, I think it will look better on Montego Blue then the matte.

I'll post pics when I finish.

jmaville · 11-03-2011, 01:53 PM

I have used shadow line trim it works well and help up pretty nice....I honestly would either buy oem or bring to a body shop to have them paint the chrome.....vinyl is ok but if you want something that is perfect looking then have it painted....

If there are any imperfections in the chrome trim pieces at all small nics or scratches it is a pain in the ass to get it perfect.....

I am a perfectionist and from 10 feet away it looks great but you are always going to know right where that one spot is....that isn't quite perfect

Eric335 · 11-08-2011, 08:12 PM

so, http://shadowlinetrim.com/purchase.html
or the Oracle stuff? Cant go wrong either way?

eaglesfan83 · 11-09-2011, 10:16 PM

Got mine wrapped today with Matte Black from Shadowline

Awesome mistake of the year. I drove it to the shop with the top down. They wrapped the whole thing. I didnt check it. Drove home and put it in garage and put the top up.

Oops, going back to the shop tomorrow to finish it up

edirtaynine · 11-09-2011, 10:19 PM

^LOL!

NYGMen · 11-11-2011, 03:02 PM

How did you guys find an installer? I called my tint guy and they only do tint, no other wrapping. I live in lower CT if this helps. thx

eaglesfan83 · 11-11-2011, 04:58 PM

I found mine through a friend who recommended a tint shop did a great job and the whoel wrap cost me 45 bucks +35 for the wrap itself.

AyoJames · 11-15-2011, 11:01 PM

Wow looks amazing.. im definitely going to get this done soon!

qclik · 11-15-2011, 11:14 PM

Dont get the shadowlinetrim one, get oracle or 3m. I have tried both, the shadowtrimline vinyl is so thin, weak, and low quality. It will scratch off easy and lots of bubble. I can tear that vinyl easily but not with oracle which is much more stronger.

12-20-2007, 07:15 PM	#67
O-cha Brigadier General 263 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	So what is this oracle stuff? If it does not use adhesive how does it stick? Shrinkage or what? How is it installed, looks like it's stuck on and he's cutting excess off. Also, it looks like its not long enough to go across the entire pillar so you'll end up with a crease in the middle? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-23-2007, 12:49 AM	#68
Digitalinkartist MrSixSpeed 46 Rep 920 Posts Drives: e92 Garage Queen Join Date: May 2007 Location: ATL iTrader: (4)	Just ordered mine. Gonna put my blade skills to the test. I always knew HS art class would pay off somewhere down the line.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-24-2007, 03:18 PM	#69
veightkiller Brigadier General 69 Rep 4,149 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	^^which oracal # did you get? it's been ask on a couple of post but nobody answer.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-25-2007, 11:41 PM	#70
O-cha Brigadier General 263 Rep 4,726 Posts Drives: Mcoupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: In front of you iTrader: (2)	Yea wtf is this stuff, how does it stay on if its not stuck on. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2008, 05:01 PM	#73
AWD Addict Chief Executive 418 Rep 2,938 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Someone should do it in black chrome http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll..._promot_widget
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-05-2008, 10:13 PM	#74
MMAJNKE MMA Changed My Life! 359 Rep 6,627 Posts Drives: e92 m3 & f30 328i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: so cal iTrader: (48) Garage List "2006 sport bi ... [0.00] 2008 e92 coupe [0.00]	I'm holding a groupbuy for the matteblack window trim please pm for more info
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2008, 03:35 PM	#75
BIMMER//DRIMMER Lieutenant 26 Rep 516 Posts Drives: e90 330i 06 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Douglaston NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	http://cgi.ebay.com/11-x-50-yard-Rol...QQcmdZViewItem is this the same black matte vinyl that some of u guys have been using?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-08-2008, 04:50 PM	#76
M3to335 Whats that smell? 171 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: Bimmers, duh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (6)	Seems to be quite a few different brands and sizes. Also various mils. What brand and mil is being used? My buddy said Oracal doesnt carry matte black. They have medium gloss (Oracal 641), but thats "not recommended for vehicle applications". Last edited by M3to335; 01-08-2008 at 09:23 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2011, 12:19 AM	#78
IMA335I New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I found another site that had both glossy and matte black vinyl. Both sets were really inexpensive. http://shadowlinetrim.com/index.html Has anybody had experience with them?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#79
eaglesfan83 FIRE TOEZ!!!!! 93 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: Pending Order Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (6) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Vert [9.34]	they are good, seen a few in person. I ordered the Matte last week and am putting it on next week when it arrives. Will post pics when complete. __________________ SOLD 2009 E92 328i AW/BL SOLD 2010 E93 335i AW/CR SOLD 2010 Audi S4 Pending- Something New and BMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2011, 10:31 AM	#80
IMA335I New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I just ordered glossy today, I think it will look better on Montego Blue then the matte. I'll post pics when I finish.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2011, 01:53 PM	#81
jmaville Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i xdrive M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (-1) Garage List 2014 x3 28i [0.00] 2014 335i xdrive M ... [0.00]	I have used shadow line trim it works well and help up pretty nice....I honestly would either buy oem or bring to a body shop to have them paint the chrome.....vinyl is ok but if you want something that is perfect looking then have it painted.... If there are any imperfections in the chrome trim pieces at all small nics or scratches it is a pain in the ass to get it perfect..... I am a perfectionist and from 10 feet away it looks great but you are always going to know right where that one spot is....that isn't quite perfect
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2011, 08:12 PM	#82
Eric335 Colonel 231 Rep 2,524 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 AW M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manhattan (NYC) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [7.99]	so, http://shadowlinetrim.com/purchase.html or the Oracle stuff? Cant go wrong either way? __________________ Check out my latest pet project: The Manhattan Racing Club! Manhattans finest group of track rats.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2011, 10:16 PM	#83
eaglesfan83 FIRE TOEZ!!!!! 93 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: Pending Order Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (6) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Vert [9.34]	Got mine wrapped today with Matte Black from Shadowline Awesome mistake of the year. I drove it to the shop with the top down. They wrapped the whole thing. I didnt check it. Drove home and put it in garage and put the top up. Oops, going back to the shop tomorrow to finish it up __________________ SOLD 2009 E92 328i AW/BL SOLD 2010 E93 335i AW/CR SOLD 2010 Audi S4 Pending- Something New and BMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2011, 10:19 PM	#84
edirtaynine Major General 91 Rep 6,088 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	^LOL!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2011, 03:02 PM	#85
NYGMen Enlisted Member 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	How did you guys find an installer? I called my tint guy and they only do tint, no other wrapping. I live in lower CT if this helps. thx
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2011, 04:58 PM	#86
eaglesfan83 FIRE TOEZ!!!!! 93 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: Pending Order Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (6) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i Vert [9.34]	I found mine through a friend who recommended a tint shop did a great job and the whoel wrap cost me 45 bucks +35 for the wrap itself. __________________ SOLD 2009 E92 328i AW/BL SOLD 2010 E93 335i AW/CR SOLD 2010 Audi S4 Pending- Something New and BMW
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2011, 11:01 PM	#87
AyoJames New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E90 335i sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: QUEENS,NEW YORK iTrader: (0)	Wow looks amazing.. im definitely going to get this done soon!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-15-2011, 11:14 PM	#88
qclik Captain 26 Rep 702 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (20)	Dont get the shadowlinetrim one, get oracle or 3m. I have tried both, the shadowtrimline vinyl is so thin, weak, and low quality. It will scratch off easy and lots of bubble. I can tear that vinyl easily but not with oracle which is much more stronger.
	Appreciate 0 Quote