Re: Chrome on Side moldings July 30, 2020, 12:05:21 PM Quote from: thunderjet302 – on February 28, 2017, 04:29:54 PMAaaannnndddd 8 years later I found something that works, at least for the 87-88 cars. It's made by 3m, Silver Polyester Metalized Film Tape 1/2" Width. https://www.grainger.com/product/15C477?gclid=COflnqTds9ICfornicate5wAodrvMFuQ&cm_mmc=PPC:GOOGLEPLAA-_-Adhesives%2C%20Sealants%20and%20Tape-_-Tapes-_-15C477&AL!2966!3!50916781677!!!g!104636078517!&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916781677!!!g!104636078517!&ef_id=V0NsfgAABDQah4wP:20170228212508:sGrainger sells it. A 5 yard roll (15 feet) is enough to do the rubber side moldings between the wheels. It has an acrylic backing (like body side molding tape) and, if applied to a clean, grease free surface, sticks like crazy. It only needs to be trimmed at the ends as it is the perfect width to cover the chrome strip in the moldings .Found this. How is it holding up..? Quote Selected
Re: Re: Chrome on Side moldings Reply #1 – July 30, 2020, 10:49:56 PM It's holding up great. Still looks like when I applied it. A caveat: my car lives in a garage (sometimes also under a cover) when not in use, is washed with water twice a year (the rest of the time is quick detailer or waterless wash), and lives a pretty pampered life. If you car doesn't it might not last as long. If/when the 3M tape goes bad I'd get a vinyl graphics shop to cut me a 1/2" diameter roll of chrome automotive vinyl and use that. Quote Selected
Re: Re: Chrome on Side moldings Reply #2 – July 31, 2020, 09:17:03 AM Quote from: thunderjet302 – on July 30, 2020, 10:49:56 PMIt's holding up great. Still looks like when I applied it. A caveat: my car lives in a garage (sometimes also under a cover) when not in use, is washed with water twice a year (the rest of the time is quick detailer or waterless wash), and lives a pretty pampered life. If you car doesn't it might not last as long. If/when the 3M tape goes bad I'd get a vinyl graphics shop to cut me a 1/2" diameter roll of chrome automotive vinyl and use that.Maybe I should just go with this instead? Think it would hold up better?https://www.moproauto.com/1-2-x-150ft-professional-vinyl-solid-pin-striping-roll/Edit. I pulled the trigger on the above link product, well see how it goes. Quote Selected Last Edit: July 31, 2020, 12:44:58 PM by mcb82gt
Re: Re: Chrome on Side moldings Reply #3 – August 03, 2020, 01:51:44 PM Quote from: mcb82gt – on July 31, 2020, 09:17:03 AMQuote from: thunderjet302 – on July 30, 2020, 10:49:56 PMIt's holding up great. Still looks like when I applied it. A caveat: my car lives in a garage (sometimes also under a cover) when not in use, is washed with water twice a year (the rest of the time is quick detailer or waterless wash), and lives a pretty pampered life. If you car doesn't it might not last as long. If/when the 3M tape goes bad I'd get a vinyl graphics shop to cut me a 1/2" diameter roll of chrome automotive vinyl and use that.Maybe I should just go with this instead? Think it would hold up better?https://www.moproauto.com/1-2-x-150ft-professional-vinyl-solid-pin-striping-roll/Edit. I pulled the trigger on the above link product, well see how it goes. Does it come in chrome? Quote Selected
Re: Re: Chrome on Side moldings Reply #4 – August 05, 2020, 09:47:19 AM Quote from: thunderjet302 – on August 03, 2020, 01:51:44 PMQuote from: mcb82gt – on July 31, 2020, 09:17:03 AMQuote from: thunderjet302 – on July 30, 2020, 10:49:56 PMIt's holding up great. Still looks like when I applied it. A caveat: my car lives in a garage (sometimes also under a cover) when not in use, is washed with water twice a year (the rest of the time is quick detailer or waterless wash), and lives a pretty pampered life. If you car doesn't it might not last as long. If/when the 3M tape goes bad I'd get a vinyl graphics shop to cut me a 1/2" diameter roll of chrome automotive vinyl and use that.Maybe I should just go with this instead? Think it would hold up better?https://www.moproauto.com/1-2-x-150ft-professional-vinyl-solid-pin-striping-roll/Edit. I pulled the trigger on the above link product, well see how it goes. Does it come in chrome?Doesn't appear to. Maybe email them and see what they can do? Quote Selected