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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Chrome Around Windows Anyone?

Where can I get chrome for around the windows? I have a black 06 TL with tinted windows and I think it would help the looks alot. Also where could I get chrome for the door handles? Does anyone have these mods?
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cumminsfan404
Where can I get chrome for around the windows? I have a black 06 TL with tinted windows and I think it would help the looks alot. Also where could I get chrome for the door handles? Does anyone have these mods?
I have the chrome on the door handles.. I got them on ebay really cheap.. also ebay has a chrome peice that goes on the bottom of the window trim.. I have yet to find chrome that goes all the way around the window.

This is the chrome for the window:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2BSI%26otn%3D4
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Thanx for the link for the lower window strip. I couldn't find the chrome door handles on eBay other than a small strip that runs through the center. Is this what you have, or is it the whole handle chrome like I'm looking for?
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cumminsfan404
Thanx for the link for the lower window strip. I couldn't find the chrome door handles on eBay other than a small strip that runs through the center. Is this what you have, or is it the whole handle chrome like I'm looking for?
Yea I just have the strip in the center. I couldn't find the whole door handles in chrome so I settled for just the strip. Looks nice though on black plus I have black rims with a chrome center which accents it well.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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i dont want to be rude, but why do so many people like fake plastic chrome? thats the one thing i liked about the TL was the lack of. the TSX has some and it looks ok, but the 4G has tons and i think it just cheapens the look. the lines on this car are beautiful and and shiny plastic just takes away from its sporty look. but its your car, so good luck with your search
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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its funny, alot of people on the tsx side try to black out the chrome around the windows lol
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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its funny, alot of people on the tsx side try to black out the chrome around the windows lol
I like the fact that the 3g Tl doesnt have chrome around the windows. I think it makes it look a lot cleaner, especially on WDP
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by capogendon
I have the chrome on the door handles.. I got them on ebay really cheap.. also ebay has a chrome peice that goes on the bottom of the window trim.. I have yet to find chrome that goes all the way around the window.

This is the chrome for the window:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2BSI%26otn%3D4
interesting. i always liked the outline of the windows in chrome on many other similar sedans. if someone has a few minutes with their photoshop, can you try this and we can all see how it looks? i'm curious if they're able to make a chrome bottom piece why not try the entire window frame? probably it's more difficult since it's curved and the bottom is straight? i'll send the vendor a question. in the meantime, if someone could do us the honor... and maybe we can poll to see how it looks.

btw, i have the chrome center insert for the door handles too and really like them and wish it could be matched with the window frames.

ps. anyone notice that ebay ad is filled with spelling mistakes? (it's called proofreading and a spell-check tool)

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by dmassott
its funny, alot of people on the tsx side try to black out the chrome around the windows lol
Human nature. If the car comes with chrome trim, people want to replace it with black, and if black they want to use chrome. I guess just to be different.

Here's a start:
http://www.wooddashexperts.com/2004-...e-accessories/
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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One of the reasons I bought the car was because it has very little chrome. IMO, chrome door handles just look cheap. Especially now since many are available for full size trucks. A lot of trashed trucks rolling around my city with shinny door handles so it's kinda tainted for me.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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I don't like chrome at all, feels cheap... Think about it, how many of you actually spot a chrome on high-end cars? The most you see are matte black... and not chrome...
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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I kind of like the chrome outline of the window. I think it looks sharp on the M (Infiniti). I don't think that I'd go as far to mod it but it would be nice if it were an option.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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for the ebay link why spend money on new ones? you can take the factory ones you have right now and peel off the black coating on them, my is starting to bubble and its chrome underneath...
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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I added chrome around the bottom of my back lights, I love the way it looks. I also added chrome on the handles. I added also chrome on the roof also. The thing looks way better than it did.. I dont really like the stereotypical TL.. Blacked out this and that. Casual yet with an attitude is my way. I will post pics soon.

I was wise thought when I did add some. Because I didnt want to "PIMP" the thing out. I wanted some nice accents. And it went perfect.
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by georgegiorgio
I don't like chrome at all, feels cheap... Think about it, how many of you actually spot a chrome on high-end cars? The most you see are matte black... and not chrome...
Dude I see chrome on High end cars all the time...
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by georgegiorgio
I don't like chrome at all, feels cheap... Think about it, how many of you actually spot a chrome on high-end cars? The most you see are matte black... and not chrome...







$135,000 bmw has chrome door handles, chrome window trim, chrome trunk accents, chrome badging, chrome grille and chrome bumper trim... I think thats pretty high end...
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Haha Amen Brother, csmeance
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
for the ebay link why spend money on new ones? you can take the factory ones you have right now and peel off the black coating on them, my is starting to bubble and its chrome underneath...

umm...on the door? (the window sills?)
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