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Kenriko Chrome Delete Kit: Show off your tips and pictures here
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Kenriko
Former Vendor
X / S incoming. We release only things when they are absolutely the best they can be and then improve from that point.
ETA? If it’s a couple of weeks, I will wait. Else I will look for options. What do you think will be the price? Please PM ma
I’d agree with you on the temperature in your workspace. It was maybe 55 in my garage. The vinyl was stiff and difficult to work with. I’d give it a quick warming w my heat gun, but it was difficult not too heat it too much (heat gun was on its lowest temp, around 140). Then it became “too floppy”, too easy to stretch. My garage was prolly 45 degrees the morning I started. The door handles are relatively heavy metal it seems. They remained cool, or would become too warm if I preheated them. Definitely need to do the handles again. I even used up the extras trying to get the handles correct.
Mirrors and camera are ok. Mirrors I’d give a 6 or 7. Camera maybe 8/10 on workmanship. Door handles a 5 for sure.
I too think that if one does it himself it’s easy to be super critical, since you’ve spent hours staring at close range, under harsh lights trying to get it as near perfect as possible. I’m gonna have a few buddies check out my work. I won’t tell them I did it. If they say I was ripped off by the shop, then I’ll know my standards were too low.
Kenriko
Former Vendor
This is exactly why we give a temperature range for the install. It's a goldilocks situation for sure. Absolutely ideal is low 70s.
Kenriko
Former Vendor
We're now performing local installs by appointment only out of our North Houston location.
See the thread below for more information.
Vendor - Kenriko - Chrome Delete, Console Wraps and More | Houston
Hey Kenriko!
Just wanted to give your thread a bump from the dead and report on my Black Matrix kit.
It still looks as good as day one despite a pretty crazy PNW winter. Not a single millimeter of peeling/discoloration/failure and it's been one seriously rainy ass wet season up here.
It's pretty clear at this point your kit withstands the test of time.
Not sure as much can be said about the 'other' brands out there.
Just wanted to give your thread a bump from the dead and report on my Black Matrix kit.
It still looks as good as day one despite a pretty crazy PNW winter. Not a single millimeter of peeling/discoloration/failure and it's been one seriously rainy ass wet season up here.
It's pretty clear at this point your kit withstands the test of time.
Not sure as much can be said about the 'other' brands out there.
Kilotango74
Active Member
Hey Kenriko!
Just wanted to give your thread a bump from the dead and report on my Black Matrix kit.
It still looks as good as day one despite a pretty crazy PNW winter. Not a single millimeter of peeling/discoloration/failure and it's been one seriously rainy ass wet season up here.
It's pretty clear at this point your kit withstands the test of time.
I was just going to report, I've had my Matrix black on since April and my install has not peeled off or shown any wear from weathering. Pretty happy with the quality and longevity of it!
Lucky13
Member
@Kenriko i am just about done installing matrix black on my model 3. I have finished the passenger side but want to know if I am doing something wrong as the wrap will not tuck under the rubber on t3 and t4. It does look good and barley sits on the rubber but have a feeling it might fail prematurely do to not being tucked in. I am going to start driver side tonight and just want an opinion on wether or not that's a bad move to leave it resting on the rubber.
Thnx in advance.
Thnx in advance.
My personal experience: had to use fingernail to pull back the rubber to tuck in the T3 wrap, there was no way for the T4 wrap to tuck under the rubber so I don't think the overlap statement in the tutorial can apply to everyone, then again idk bc Tesla tolerances can vary.
IMO I really can't see all of the window trim pieces surviving multiple car washes without losing adhesion, perhaps the past posters can provide updates on how they've held up overtime.
IMO I really can't see all of the window trim pieces surviving multiple car washes without losing adhesion, perhaps the past posters can provide updates on how they've held up overtime.
Lucky13
Member
Yeah that is kind of how I feel. Glad to hear I am not the only one getting this kind of results. I do like the kit and think it is well made.
Lucky13
Member
I was able to actually get all t3 and t4 tcuked under. Passenger side was a bitch as I had already laid it all down but I got and driver side came out better as I knew what to do. Cant wait to get car outside as it's sitting on Jack stands right now.
harryph
Member
I still haven't done the mirrors and the kit has been sitting in the frunk since I got it. I got the matrix black and for some reason it seems like T1 along with T2 don't seem to be long enough, just ever so slightly too short. If i used a heat gun, it stretches and then the chrome is exposed.
Gotta order them replacements but heres the drivers side which looks infinitely better than the passenger side. (since I need to order replacement pieces to fix the passenger)
Gotta order them replacements but heres the drivers side which looks infinitely better than the passenger side. (since I need to order replacement pieces to fix the passenger)
Hi, What colour did you pick? Matte Black, Satin Black, or Satin Dark Gray? Wondering what colour chrome delete will look best on the pearl white tesla 3 with the aero wheels (covers removed)?
Many Thanks
DC
My satin black kit had been sitting gathering dust for way too long! Finally got to working on it, installed the door handles today. Read each and every comment and advice on this forum and watched the Kenriko video before attempting. Started from the passenger side rear door. I thought I had lined it up pretty good but it wasn't the case, didn't have enough material at the top to tuck it over. However, I took my time and used this first attempt at getting comfortable with the material and the install. Passenger side rear door turned out way better after being overly cautious with the positioning of the piece. Went back and re-did the Passenger rear with the spare and then did the driver side handles. All in all decent for someone whose only experience is installing the center console wrap prior to this attempt.
Kenriko, question for you! Although I had a heat gun, the edges of the door handles with the sharp curvature (front-bottom and rear-top of each handle) wont stay stuck. Any way to fix this now that the wrap is already installed? Is it a matter of going back, apply some heat and getting it to stick again?
Agree with others on here, the kit is well made and a joy to work with {even though user error may cause less than a perfect install }
Couple of images attached. Look forward to (with some nervousness) installing the rest of the kit.
Kenriko, question for you! Although I had a heat gun, the edges of the door handles with the sharp curvature (front-bottom and rear-top of each handle) wont stay stuck. Any way to fix this now that the wrap is already installed? Is it a matter of going back, apply some heat and getting it to stick again?
Agree with others on here, the kit is well made and a joy to work with {even though user error may cause less than a perfect install
}Couple of images attached. Look forward to (with some nervousness) installing the rest of the kit.
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