LargefamilyinSoCal Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) I would like to black out all the chrome (2017 3500SL) including door handles, side mirrors, grill, front bumper. Currently at an auto body shop and they are recommending replacing the parts with black ones instead of paint (their system shows black available). Has anyone done that before? How did you black yours and what was cost? Getting frustrated because if the parts aren't correct I'm paying to restock :( Edited March 29, 2017 by LargefamilyinSoCal 1 joejacktalcum reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psyched Posted March 29, 2017 Isn't it silly that we pay more to get a fancy trim with lots of chrome, then pay more on top of that to get rid of the chrome?!!! I assume all of the S trim parts should fit, and they are all black. Only problem would be the front sensors. 1 Bamps reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted March 30, 2017 Plasti Dip everything. Only one that may be trouble is door handles due to constant use. If you don't like it, peel it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCattSS Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Be aware if you have the front sensors the new bumpers may not have them. From my limited searching not sure if you can get a black bumper with the holes already, but if its just a basic round hold this shouldn't be a problem. Alternatively you could get your bumpers media blasted but that would mean more downtime. Also take a look at the black grill I think its textured? Pretty sure the mirror caps are available in black for cheap. Have you thought about vinyl wrap? Edited March 31, 2017 by JCattSS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chphilo Posted May 8, 2017 There's no arguing for taste. Some like chrome. Some hate chrome. If two such persons meet, the problem is solved by simply exchanging the parts. 2 JCattSS and laharview reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCattSS Posted May 10, 2017 There's no arguing for taste. Some like chrome. Some hate chrome. If two such persons meet, the problem is solved by simply exchanging the parts. Yep personal choice and I think most manufactures over do it with chrome. Alt least with trucks you can get the option for color matched from the factory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamps Posted May 21, 2017 Plasti Dip everything. Only one that may be trouble is door handles due to constant use. If you don't like it, peel it off.X2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatherof5 Posted August 15, 2017 I plasti dipped my bumpers, grill, mirrors, door handles, and emblems.. matching wheels on the way.. looks great and will hold up fine ( ive worked with plasti dip alot) the handles wont stay so I may remove to spray ( dip ) the back/inside of the handles to get rid of the edge. because you can't spray the underside of the handle while its on the vehicle, it leaves a lip that will roll with lots of hands on it... I used 4.5 cans of black plasti dip. ( about 6 coats) and 3 cans of clear glossifier about 3-4 coats.6$ for each can so about $50 2 joejacktalcum and ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glidedon Posted September 23, 2017 Did you do all the other parts while pn the vehicle? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaisingRices Posted September 29, 2017 Is plastic-dip the best option for this over other spray paints or even some of that spray on bed liner stuff? thx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted October 2, 2017 Is plastic-dip the best option for this over other spray paints or even some of that spray on bed liner stuff? thx Plasti Dip is easily reversible on most surfaces. You dont like it or it gets worn looking you can peel it off and start fresh. It is also thick so has some durability. Paint and bed liner would be permanent. Paint would be a lot less durable. Bed liner would be near indestructible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goseth Posted October 23, 2017 Another option is autodip. It is smilar to plastidip but has more viny-looking finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatherof5 Posted February 13, 2018 Did you do all the other parts while pn the vehicle?Yes I dipped mirrors, bumper, silver door slide as well as lettering in the back. While it was still on the vehicle. Use painters tape and newspaper to mask off. On the emblems make a square about 15 inches and spray emblem and body completely then about 30 minutes later, peel the dip off the body and it will naturally break at the line of the emblems leaving you a crisp clean look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chphilo Posted February 13, 2018 Is plastic-dip the best option for this over other spray paints or even some of that spray on bed liner stuff? thx Paint doesn't seem to stick to smooth surface very well. You will have to sand them. Plasti-dip doesn't require any prep work beyond just cleaning them. Personally, I was thinking of blacking out the van. Then after looking at the vast blackness on the van's sides, I decided to keep the few chrome accents that came with the van. I sort of blacked out by getting black wheels (with accents). 2 Chris J. Dempsey and ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
