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Kenriko Chrome Delete Kit: Show off your tips and pictures here
- Thread starter SoCalMom
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Some great looking installs. I agree with starting with passenger side first. Follow up pic of my top trim after reheating longer and holding it down. That did the trick and looks perfect I’m 99% happy with my install so far and 100% happy with Kenriko’s kit. I’m def ordering another one as backup when more batches are made....just to have in case a piece gets damaged/scratched somehow.
Hmm that's a good idea. I've had the passenger front lower trim replaced twice now due to scratches that came out of nowhere so it seems a common spot for damage. It's awesome the kit comes with 3x mirror pieces... maybe Kenriko will offer a-la-carte at some point in the future but I think I'll do the same and just order a backup kit.
PS - good looking installs you guys. Nice clean lines!
Im also interested in what it looks like on pearl white with 18" aero's w/o the covers. I'm almost thinking the Matrix Black would compliment the aero wheels perfectly but somewhat worried that the contrast with the white paint wouldn't look as good as Satin Black with aeros...even though the aeros arent black. Pics or Opinions would be appreciated, its keeping me up at night. 
Also, what hot air gun do you guys recommend? I saw a bunch on Amazon but would welcome suggestions! thanks in advance you guys!
Also, what hot air gun do you guys recommend? I saw a bunch on Amazon but would welcome suggestions! thanks in advance you guys!
artsci
Sponsor
I had mine done by a local shop, with no kit of any kind. I supplied the carbon fiber wrap (Vvivid BLACK TECH ART GLOSS CARBON) and a technician did all of the work, Sure, it costs more, but the results are much better than the DIY route.
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Not really sure what you’re trying to say. The results are much better than what you can do DIY? Because a DIY’er can certainly get professional level results with this kit. I’m super picky and looking at how mine came out so far....I’d be satisfied if it was a job I paid someone over $500 to do...or whatever the going rate is.
This thread is specifically for Kenriko's chrome delete kit pics and tips. There are other chrome delete threads that your pics may be more appropriate in.
(BTW, you may want to take it back and have those seams on the side-mirror fixed. Also the inside corner on the driver side rear trim seems to have a huge bubble.)
Ok, I'm sold. I'll be ordering when they become available again.
Thoughts on matrix or satin for multi-coat red? I'm leaning towards satin. Is it darker than the matrix?
Thoughts on matrix or satin for multi-coat red? I'm leaning towards satin. Is it darker than the matrix?
zosoisnotaword
Member
You must have been their first Tesla. The mirror job looks pretty poor. Kenriko's mirror template is much cleaner, and everything else also looks on par with a professional job. I had a shop do mine too, but if this kit was an option at the time, I would have gone the DIY route 100%.
I haven't seen either in person yet (when used for chrome delete), but we have the matrix on our console. It is more of a matte gray-ish look from afar. It looks like a solid color from about 3 feet away, but up close you see the matrix pattern. From what I've been reading, matrix is more forgiving (which falls in line with my experience) and minimizes the look of imperfections. Satin is darker, but is stretchier (so you have to be more careful about not stretching it) and shows imperfections more.
Thanks for that SoCalMom! The way you describe the matrix is what it looks like to me on Kenriko's site. Hmm, I've installed several sets of the console wraps, so feel somewhat comfortable with the process. But easier and more forgiving is certainly of value. But if the satin is darker, I'm sure I will like the look of it better than the matrix.
Other opinions (especially Kenriko's) would be greatly appreciated.
Other opinions (especially Kenriko's) would be greatly appreciated.
The pictures of the red model 3 on kenriko's chrome delete page is the matrix black in bright sunlight. Its more of a grey in bright sunlight, dark grey/black in lowlight situations. The texture and look is amazing. Might look a little off if you have the tesla 19" silver rims but fits perfectly with the stock 18" aeros
Kenriko
Former Vendor
I'm partial to Matrix myself, I have Satin on one side of my car and Matrix on the other. Eventually, it'll all be Matrix but I filmed the installs with Satin.
P3D+ Matrix Chrome Delete + Anthracite Grey Wheels. : teslamotors
About a week.
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I'm going to stay out of the flamewar.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
I'm partial to Matrix myself, I have Satin on one side of my car and Matrix on the other. Eventually, it'll all be Matrix but I filmed the installs with Satin.
P3D+ Matrix Chrome Delete + Anthracite Grey Wheels. : teslamotors
About a week.
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I'm going to stay out of the flamewar.
Do you think CF Would look too corny/fake on white?
Kenriko
Former Vendor
If you use a quality Carbon Fiber like 3M it won't look bad. It's up to individual taste after that point.
Mrcarcrazy
In need of a shrinking gun to zap a plaid with.
I’m down to try it once you start making a kit. I love your interior kit that I bought.
(Really liekt hat wood thing these lucky bastards got too...just sayin).
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