DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV

Ananth_shukti · 9th June 2014, 10:04

After seeing my brother in law's new car chrome beading (on the windows & grille), ordered a set of Chrome beading.

Brief details below as the pictures speak for themselves!

1. Ordered online - Price around Rs 700 for 1 Set
2. Qty - 10 Mtrs - did not measure though looks sufficient for many cars.
3. Delivery - Got it within 3 days , nicely packed
4. Instructions to apply are given in the product

My time to Apply:

1. 20 Minutes - Just measure , Cut & apply ( did not follow their instruction to keep the gum temperature at 65F, so I'm not sure how long it would stick).
2. Very simple to apply
3. Does not create any harm to paint - Just did a sample application on previous day & removed without any damage to paint.
4. Do not know whether the chrome part has light plastic covering, have to check once again.

I did not do a neat job as I was in a hurry to get my alloys buffed. Since this is just like two sided tape gum, one could do it any time by removing the existing one.

Ananth

Ananth_shukti · 9th June 2014, 10:09

Adding pictures.
The Applications on Mirror, Door handle & Spare wheel cover were for testing as i had few cut pieces left. One could paste it with neat cutting , it looks really good.

Also, while measuring the grill, the edge cutting should be consistent so that there will not be any gaps.

Ananth

GTO · 9th June 2014, 15:08

Thread moved to the Mods Section. Thanks for sharing!

AbhiJ · 9th June 2014, 20:39

Great post, was looking for something similar.

Which website did you get it from?

Ananth_shukti · 10th June 2014, 08:43

I ordered from rediff shopping.
They were quoting 40% discount on this product.
Product : 20M 10 mm Car Auto chrome DIY Moulding Trim Strip for Window Bumper grills I got it for about Rs 700

Ananth

latentpotential · 10th June 2014, 10:25

Looks like an interesting cosmetic modification. Could you share how strong is the adhesive on this? Can it be pulled out by a child? Or in case a passer by (pedestrian) brushes against this, can it come out from a edge or corner?

Ananth_shukti · 10th June 2014, 13:53

as per the instruction, before application, the gum needs to be heated a bit by hot air ( may be with a hair dryer). I did not follow this. It may not be pulled by a child, but yes, with a bit of force, it comes out (did not harm the paint when i applied a test patch on the spare wheel cover & removed it next day).

Ananth

joeblack · 17th December 2015, 17:20

I have recently ordered one from Amzon for my XUV, wanted to cover the side window trims, the stock adhesive tape was not at all good, it just came out after few hours of application....

How is it holding in your case?

amitsingh08 · 30th April 2016, 00:04

Can anyone recommend a Mumbai based chrome roll beading expert?

While I could easily DIY, I was hoping someone with experience will offer better finish, and longer-lasting chrome beading.

Opera House, I'll hit-up, one of these days. Cheers!

9th June 2014, 10:04	#1
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 200 Times	DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV After seeing my brother in law's new car chrome beading (on the windows & grille), ordered a set of Chrome beading. Brief details below as the pictures speak for themselves! 1. Ordered online - Price around Rs 700 for 1 Set 2. Qty - 10 Mtrs - did not measure though looks sufficient for many cars. 3. Delivery - Got it within 3 days , nicely packed 4. Instructions to apply are given in the product My time to Apply: 1. 20 Minutes - Just measure , Cut & apply ( did not follow their instruction to keep the gum temperature at 65F, so I'm not sure how long it would stick). 2. Very simple to apply 3. Does not create any harm to paint - Just did a sample application on previous day & removed without any damage to paint. 4. Do not know whether the chrome part has light plastic covering, have to check once again. I did not do a neat job as I was in a hurry to get my alloys buffed. Since this is just like two sided tape gum, one could do it any time by removing the existing one. Ananth Attached Thumbnails Last edited by GTO : 9th June 2014 at 15:05. Reason: Typos
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9th June 2014, 10:09	#2
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 200 Times	re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV Adding pictures. The Applications on Mirror, Door handle & Spare wheel cover were for testing as i had few cut pieces left. One could paste it with neat cutting , it looks really good. Also, while measuring the grill, the edge cutting should be consistent so that there will not be any gaps. Ananth Attached Thumbnails
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,803 Thanked: 321,134 Times View My Garage	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV Thread moved to the Mods Section. Thanks for sharing!
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9th June 2014, 20:39	#4
AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 1,256 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV Great post, was looking for something similar. Which website did you get it from?
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10th June 2014, 08:43	#5
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 200 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV I ordered from rediff shopping. They were quoting 40% discount on this product. Product : 20M 10 mm Car Auto chrome DIY Moulding Trim Strip for Window Bumper grills I got it for about Rs 700 Ananth
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10th June 2014, 10:25	#6
latentpotential BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pune (1-4 DND) Posts: 509 Thanked: 419 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV Looks like an interesting cosmetic modification. Could you share how strong is the adhesive on this? Can it be pulled out by a child? Or in case a passer by (pedestrian) brushes against this, can it come out from a edge or corner?
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10th June 2014, 13:53	#7
Ananth_shukti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 101 Thanked: 200 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV as per the instruction, before application, the gum needs to be heated a bit by hot air ( may be with a hair dryer). I did not follow this. It may not be pulled by a child, but yes, with a bit of force, it comes out (did not harm the paint when i applied a test patch on the spare wheel cover & removed it next day). Ananth
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17th December 2015, 17:20	#8
joeblack BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 78 Thanked: 201 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV I have recently ordered one from Amzon for my XUV, wanted to cover the side window trims, the stock adhesive tape was not at all good, it just came out after few hours of application.... How is it holding in your case?
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30th April 2016, 00:04	#9
amitsingh08 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 67 Thanked: 6 Times	Re: DIY: Chrome Beading for your Car / SUV Can anyone recommend a Mumbai based chrome roll beading expert? While I could easily DIY, I was hoping someone with experience will offer better finish, and longer-lasting chrome beading. Opera House, I'll hit-up, one of these days. Cheers!
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