Changing chrome to black?

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Rarecolour
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Post by Rarecolour »

I've used Plastidip in the past, wrapping is definitely better. It lasts longer and looks better imo.
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cinders
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Post by cinders »

Botis wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:45 pm I was looking at changing the chrome lettering on my Macan for black but after being quoted £450 by my local OPC I looked for another option.

I ended up using PlastiDip and it worked really well.

Watch the following video to see the process

I'm going to use this method to change the roof rails from aluminium to black. Good Call!
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Post by Seventy Seven »

That’s quite interesting…. 😊👍
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Post by Firstmacan »

Yes, very interesting indeed, got me thinking now…….
So what would it cost?
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Post by bennachie »

Good luck removing the roof rails to 'dip' them.................
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Post by robbie »

Hi Cinders, This is one I made earlier!........... just gives you an idea what your Macan will look like with black trim rather than chrome. Mine already had the black window trim/roof rails I just had the wheels resprayed Satin Black

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Rarecolour
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Post by Rarecolour »

bennachie wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:53 pm Good luck removing the roof rails to 'dip' them.................
You can get it in a spray can.
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Macan Turbo (Mamba Green)
Audi RS6 (Misano Red)
Audi S4 (Silver)
Audi S3 (Imola Yellow)
Peugeot 309 goodwood (Green)
Peugeot 306 gti-6 (Silver)
Peugeot 205 gti (Ltd edition Sorento Green)
Madelvic
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Post by Madelvic »

I'm on my third (or is it fourth) set of chrome black tail pipes as they keep corroding.

Had a similar problem on my previous RS4 and when it was out of warranty I bought high-temp gloss black aerosol from Halfords and the job was as good as the OEM exhaust.

Tempted to do the same on my GTS as the pipes have gone again and the dealer said they won't do any more under warranty
2017 Macan GTS Carmine Red
2005 Boxster S Artic Silver
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