CHROME DELETE

[BLKMDL3]

Just finished DIY chrome delete on my Model 3. It turned out great. I used plasti-dip. Start to finish about 5 hours. Cars wet because am washing it now. I did all chrome satin black but took wheel center caps off and then put them back on when done to have a very subtle two tone look. What do you guys think? Also a pic when it had chrome this morning. Will post more when it is light out.
Thanks, Zack

 

[BTCTM3]

Getting ready to do a chrome delete on my deep blue model 3...hoping it turns out well

 

[BLKMDL3]

Getting ready to do a chrome delete on my deep blue model 3...hoping it turns out well

That'll look great! What wheels do you have?

 

[BTCTM3]

That'll look great! What wheels do you have?

The 18" to have the dark look, also going to tint the windows slightly while i'm at it - pics hopefully within a week.

 

[BLKMDL3]

The 18" to have the dark look, also going to tint the windows slightly while i'm at it - pics hopefully within a week.

Doing my windows too. The blue with aeros look good. Saw one at Culver City Supercharger today.

 

[mattcrowley]

Here is mine with chrome delete, tinted windows (35% rear, 55% front), and Aero caps removed:

 

[LuryeMI]

looks great! quick question since im thinking of doing this for my white model 3 when i get it. How much would having a shop chrome delete the car and paint the 19" wheels black cost?

 

[BLKMDL3]

Here is mine with chrome delete, tinted windows (35% rear, 55% front), and Aero caps removed:
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That looks great!

 

[BTCTM3]

looks great! quick question since im thinking of doing this for my white model 3 when i get it. How much would having a shop chrome delete the car and paint the 19" wheels black cost?

Chrome delete i've had quoted from $400 to $1000. Wheels could be powdercoated for ~$1K total or you could buy the black T sportline wheels for $1500

 

[EXOTIC1]

Chrome delete i've had quoted from $400 to $1000. Wheels could be powdercoated for ~$1K total or you could buy the black T sportline wheels for $1500

powder coated wheels should never run more than $500-600
go direct don't go through a shop
chrome delete on 3 should run $450-550 if using a shop
obviously if you can wrap or use plastidip yourself.....lots of savings!

good luck

 

[aronth5]

Here is mine with chrome delete, tinted windows (35% rear, 55% front), and Aero caps removed:

Looks nice. Where did you get the Tesla center cap and lugnuts?

 

[mattcrowley]

Looks nice. Where did you get the Tesla center cap and lugnuts?

Directly from your local Tesla store. Here are the part numbers.

 

[Maximilien]

I know everyone has different taste and I may be in the minority here, but I really like the chrome by Tesla. It looks classy with all the available colors.

 

[silentsnow31802]

Was wondering if I wanted to do wrap or plastidip on mine. Can you get some closer shots of the trim? Curious what it looks like up close.

 

[S3XY]

Was wondering if I wanted to do wrap or plastidip on mine. Can you get some closer shots of the trim? Curious what it looks like up close.

I second this. Exactly what I was going to ask for. Also, how well/long should the plastidip hold up? BTW, looks great OP.

 

[Nosken]

I know everyone has different taste and I may be in the minority here, but I really like the chrome by Tesla. It looks classy with all the available colors.

The "Chrome" on the Model 3 is very attractive and is not shiny chrome, it has more of a satin, brushed aluminum luster.

 

[S3XY]

Getting ready to do a chrome delete on my deep blue model 3...hoping it turns out well

Would really appreciate if you could document your work with pictures for us newbies

 

[mach330]

with all the chrome delete i've been seeing. i don't think i've seen anyone do paint yet? Have a shot paint it i mean. With all the quote i've been getting to do chrome delete (which i'm not sure how long will last, or even plastidip), wanted to explore actually having it painted.

 

[Drivesolo]

Looks great. Did you use the same process on the Model 3 as the Model S?

 

[derekmw]

with all the chrome delete i've been seeing. i don't think i've seen anyone do paint yet? Have a shot paint it i mean. With all the quote i've been getting to do chrome delete (which i'm not sure how long will last, or even plastidip), wanted to explore actually having it painted.

Vinyl lasts a long time and easy to remove if you decide to change it up. I don't really like plastidip though as the parts I did plastidip have not held up as well as the vinyl