No more $%#*&# chrome roof strips!!!
#127
I just did these moldings new from nissan ($85 each at cost!!) you'd have to do something really stupid to break the windshield. I wish I thought of this mod, that seems much more cost effective and eliminates the tarnished chrome problem entirely.
#130
The only problem I had was I had one clip per side pop off of the car (the side that stays on the car)...they are only glued onto the rain channel. I took some crazy glue that I had and glued them back down, and they seem to be holding. I figured worst case, if they didn't hold, I'd go get some JB Weld and stick them suckers back on!
#132
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Brook Park, Ohio
Posts: 888
I got to give you mad props! Looks good as hell! Good job! Now the question I have is you said that you only had one clip per side and the rest of it is glued down ? I thought they slid out from clips?? And are try very fragile, I'm not worried about breaking clips since I could buy more at the dealer but if the strip is so fragile it could break or bend out of shape easily then I won't remove them. I am probably goin to black mine out this weekend but I want to avoid any needless headaches.. Thanks but good **** once again!
#133
This a great looking mod. I agree that the painted version will hold up longer depending on weather and wear. Not sure what the life span is of the taped versions. Give it a year or so and then take a look at the appearance. Either way, they do make a difference.
#135
Opps my bad man.Lol.Yeah the black out tape was really easy to install.I took it to my paint guy and asked him how much he would charge me to colour match it with my Satin Black and he said like $300 becuase it's chrome,it's time consuming and he have to prep it properly for it to last.
This dude I use to know told me about the black out tape and I went and picked it up for no more than $10 and installed it myself.Took about 25mins to do the whole thing.Save myself a lot of $$$$$
This dude I use to know told me about the black out tape and I went and picked it up for no more than $10 and installed it myself.Took about 25mins to do the whole thing.Save myself a lot of $$$$$
Last edited by mrjasonlyrics; 11-23-2011 at 07:44 AM.
#138
I agree.It's less preping,easy to install,and if it does get damaged you don't have to remove the chrome strip,sand it,or tape up your whole car just to re-do it.
It's a very cheap and effective mod.Painting requires too much sanding and scuffing.Remember it's chrome so you'd have to prep it properly or it will flake or crack.
It's a very cheap and effective mod.Painting requires too much sanding and scuffing.Remember it's chrome so you'd have to prep it properly or it will flake or crack.
Last edited by mrjasonlyrics; 11-26-2011 at 07:15 PM.
#141
I like the chrome look on my '05 Blue Max.
The roof rails on my car are flaking/peeling in some places, showing shiny chrome underneath, and the rest is discolored.
Can i just buy chrome type tape? Any advice would be appreciated.
I live in a hot, sunny, salt-water climate.
I'm planning on buying chrome handles, chrome rail along the bottom of the window ledge, and a new chrome grill (billet?) for when I get the car painted and some dents fixed.
Chrome accents is very popular where I live and I like it when the person doesn't go overboard.
The roof rails on my car are flaking/peeling in some places, showing shiny chrome underneath, and the rest is discolored.
Can i just buy chrome type tape? Any advice would be appreciated.
I live in a hot, sunny, salt-water climate.
I'm planning on buying chrome handles, chrome rail along the bottom of the window ledge, and a new chrome grill (billet?) for when I get the car painted and some dents fixed.
Chrome accents is very popular where I live and I like it when the person doesn't go overboard.
#142
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Brook Park, Ohio
Posts: 888
I like the chrome look on my '05 Blue Max.
The roof rails on my car are flaking/peeling in some places, showing shiny chrome underneath, and the rest is discolored.
Can i just buy chrome type tape? Any advice would be appreciated.
I live in a hot, sunny, salt-water climate.
I'm planning on buying chrome handles, chrome rail along the bottom of the window ledge, and a new chrome grill (billet?) for when I get the car painted and some dents fixed.
Chrome accents is very popular where I live and I like it when the person doesn't go overboard.
The roof rails on my car are flaking/peeling in some places, showing shiny chrome underneath, and the rest is discolored.
Can i just buy chrome type tape? Any advice would be appreciated.
I live in a hot, sunny, salt-water climate.
I'm planning on buying chrome handles, chrome rail along the bottom of the window ledge, and a new chrome grill (billet?) for when I get the car painted and some dents fixed.
Chrome accents is very popular where I live and I like it when the person doesn't go overboard.
#143
I found some sellers on Ebay for chrome trims I've been looking for and for the chrome tape, but it's going to be awhile before I do the exterior. I have to finish mechanical problems first, which at this time is more important.
#144
Why does the plasti dip look grey, & not black?
Is 1 can enough to do 2 roof strips with 4, or 5 light coats each?
I like the blackness of the blackout tape better, but it looks a lot harder to do/more time consuming.
Do you leave a little bit of plasti dip over both sides of the strip including the windshield, and the front section that dips upward? Does the plasti dip pull off clean in the front section that is not level like the rear area?
Is 1 can enough to do 2 roof strips with 4, or 5 light coats each?
I like the blackness of the blackout tape better, but it looks a lot harder to do/more time consuming.
Do you leave a little bit of plasti dip over both sides of the strip including the windshield, and the front section that dips upward? Does the plasti dip pull off clean in the front section that is not level like the rear area?
Last edited by LandsEnd; 09-27-2012 at 03:29 PM.
#145
My paint has finally started wearing after a few years. Clear is almost all chipped off on the top. Along windshield it is "cracking" horizontally. I originally paid for blubat vinyl strips, but after several shipments of strips that were too short and wavy, I decided to paint. Looked great. But now I seriously am thinking just electrical tape! I'll check out pepboys for the black out tape to see if it's any better.
Unless someone can recommend a solid clear coat that can withstand sun damage, (which my Krylon claimed to but failed) I see it as a continuous maintenance issue. No permanent fix.
Unless someone can recommend a solid clear coat that can withstand sun damage, (which my Krylon claimed to but failed) I see it as a continuous maintenance issue. No permanent fix.
#147
Senior Member
Thread Starter
iTrader: (14)
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Brook Park, Ohio
Posts: 888
I used the yellow nylon pry tools from Harbor Freight. Just be very careful up around the windshield. Also, some of the guys mentioned that they broke some clips doing this...I didn't, but I did have 2 clips pop off of the car. They are glued into the rain channel. I just set them back in with some epoxy.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rbarnes
1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
4
12-31-2015 06:29 PM
REDinLV
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
4
10-18-2015 05:31 AM
RealityCheck
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
7
10-02-2015 06:34 PM