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7 reasons to remove the chrome wrap

There can be a few reasons to the chrome wrap removal. Here are the 7 most common of them, listed by our Tinting Chicago technicians.

1. The film has started to peel off
2. The film is damaged, bubbled, or wrinkled 
3. The chrome wrap’s surface has started fading
4. The car owner wants to try something new
5. The car owner wants to get back to the original paintwork
6. The car owner intends to sell the car and increase its resale value
7. The chrome wrap was used for advertising purposes and needs to be changed 

Please keep in mind that both — the chrome wrap installation and removal, performed by the professionals, secure you from the possibility of car surface’s imperfections and untimely wear.

Key things to know about the chrome wrap removal

Don’t try to do it at home!

The process of vinyl wrap removal is very tricky and may cause the significant damage to the vehicle’s original paintwork. Scrappers, chemical solutions used for the chrome removal can be dangerous for the car’s surface. That’s why we strongly recommend not trying to do it at home! Trust this job to the professionals who have the necessary skills and tools, and save your time and nerves.

Check the paintwork condition

One of the first things that we check when the customer aims for any car vinyl wrap, is the condition of the original paintwork. The more perfect it is, the better result we get. Sometimes, if we see that the car has been repainted, and moreover, repainted badly, we warn its owner. The chrome film removal might severely damage such surface.

That’s why a wrap should always be applied on the paintwork in good condition. In this case, the removal of the film would not damage it at all. Have questions? The technicians at Tinting Chicago are always ready to assist you with chrome removal or application. Dial 773-455-0467 or 312-212-0493 and speak to our 24/7 customer service in case you have any questions.

Why you should chrome delete with vinyl wrap

If you’ve been wondering whether you can chrome delete car near me, then you’ve likely already encountered issues with shiny details. However, in practice, there can be numerous reasons for concealing decorative elements. Here are some of them:

• Damage to the detail’s coating.
• Excessive highlighting of the element against the body paint.
• The glare interferes with focus while driving.
• Overall appearance of components that don’t fit into the style.
• Paint peeling on plastic.

These are just examples of why it’s worth to remove chrome from car parts. In general, you could simply paint them or replace them with non-original elements. However, only wrapping them in vinyl will preserve their commercial appearance, simplifying future car resale.

How we remove chrome vinyl wraps at Tinting Chicago

All of the installation and wrap removal jobs must be performed in a spotless, dust- and water-free environment, like our workshops. First of all, we thoroughly prepare the vehicle’s surface for the chrome wrap removal:

• We clean and prepare the vehicle’s surface
• We make sure that the room has a proper temperature (not too cold, not too hot)

Then our technicians prepare the equipment — a heat gun, scrapers, and perform the removal etc.:

• We heat the vinyl evenly
• We carefully remove the wrap

After the removal is done, we make sure that the car’s surface is perfect:

• We clean the car’s surface with the special alcohol solutions
• We apply special polish to perfect the effect.

Professional chrome removal is a complex process, our specialist make sure they don’t scratch the original paintwork, leave adhesive residue or any imperfections behind. That’s why it’s best to perform this work in a specialized shop. 

How to remove chrome from car body parts?

Delete chrome parts on your car can be done in several ways. Firstly, these are:

• Complete replacement of elements (often with non-original or low-quality analogs).
• Coating components with paint (which can also be damaged, fade, etc.).
• Wrapping details in the film, which not only blackout chrome trim on car near me but also preserves the original parts.

The latter option is the most effective but also the most difficult both during the application process and when removing the film if necessary.

The topic of film removal should be highlighted separately, as you may need it in certain cases, such as:

• If you want to change the color of the car.
• If the applied film has worn out or been damaged.
• If there is obvious fading that sharply contrasts with the main color.

In such cases, you need to compare how looks chrome delete car before and after and consult experts who will carefully remove the film from your vehicle without damaging the body or paint. This involves gently heating the surface first, then using a special tool to remove the film and the adhesive base.

Chrome wrap removal price

The price of the chrome wrap removal depends on the area of vinyl coverage, the type of the vehicle, the condition of the original paintwork, and the other factors. Call us today for a free estimate, or to book your appointment at 773-455-0467 or 312-212-0493, or pop into one of our three conveniently located shops at 3621 N Harlem Ave and2720 Unit B, W Grand Ave in Chicago, or 1402 N Rand Rd in Palatine.