Site Sponsors & Vendors
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 24

Thread: Blacked out Window Trim -- Vinyl?

  1. #1
    Beyond Help
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Friendswood, TX
    Posts
    1,493
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Blacked out Window Trim -- Vinyl?

    Any of you used 3M vinyl or something similar to "black out" the window trim?

    Any suggestions? (cant do the full black out pieces now -- that darn Santa is killing me)
    2009 G8 GT
    628.5 RWHP on gasoline​ ---> ARH Long Tubes 1 7/8" & full exhaust / Magnaflow Mid Muffler / Cherry Bomb Vortex Mufflers / Magnuson 1.9 / Overdrive "non-cog" pulley system / Ported blower base / 2.70" Pulley / LS3 rockers with Trunion upgrade / Trick Flow x255 cylinder heads / 8-Rib Pulley system / Innovator West 10% Balancer / DOD Delete / Lunati Lifters / Custom CTS-V Patrick G Cam Grind / Wiseco Forged Rods & Pistons / Injector Dynamics 85lbs / 4.25" Air Intake Tube / 102mm TB & MAF Tube / 102mm TPIS Throttle Body / LS7 MAF Card / ZL1 Fuel Pump / JMS Fuel Pump Booster / VaporWorx Controller / B&M Tranny Cooler with fan / Circle-D Heavy Duty Rebuild & 265mm triple Disc Billet Converter / Camaro Tranny Pan/ Eibach Lowering Springs / BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars, LCA's, Control Arms / DBA 4000xs Rotors / Hawks Ceramic Pads

  2. Thanks hypno7oad thanked for this post
  3. #2
    VIP Member MongosG8's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    4,285
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    In the beginning there were many G8 owners who used a matblack vinyl on their trim and it came out nice. Once you can afford the real black out trim it should hold up nice for you

    I know there is a thread about it from back in 09.
    2009 White Hot G8 GT w/ Onyx/Red Int. Sport/Premium, No Sunroof, Garage Queen

    Borla Cat Back, VCM OTR Intake, DBA 4000 Slotted rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads, GXP Diffuser painted White, GXP Fascia, Crystal Clear side markers, Black Scoops, 20% Tint all around. 20" Camaro SS polished staggered, Shark Fin, Infinity 6032si front and Polk db651s rear

    R.I.P. Charlie (Mr GRRRR8)
    R.I.P. Chris (Panzer Leader)


    "Mongo only pawn in game of life"

  4. #3
    VIP Member BuildItYourSelf's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    merca!!!
    Posts
    1,422
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    I plasti dipped mine until I got the black stuff.
    My upper trim is still plasti dipped going on three years now. Still looks good.
    2008 GT-M. PBM, #885

  5. #4
    Beyond Help
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Friendswood, TX
    Posts
    1,493
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MongosG8 View Post
    In the beginning there were many G8 owners who used a matblack vinyl on their trim and it came out nice. Once you can afford the real black out trim it should hold up nice for you

    I know there is a thread about it from back in 09.
    Thank you brother!! Time to do some searching!

    Merry Christmas! (I had Santa's sleigh up on jacks last night! Not my fault he parked on my property. I took his Hotchkis system and left it on blocks!) :-)
    2009 G8 GT
    628.5 RWHP on gasoline​ ---> ARH Long Tubes 1 7/8" & full exhaust / Magnaflow Mid Muffler / Cherry Bomb Vortex Mufflers / Magnuson 1.9 / Overdrive "non-cog" pulley system / Ported blower base / 2.70" Pulley / LS3 rockers with Trunion upgrade / Trick Flow x255 cylinder heads / 8-Rib Pulley system / Innovator West 10% Balancer / DOD Delete / Lunati Lifters / Custom CTS-V Patrick G Cam Grind / Wiseco Forged Rods & Pistons / Injector Dynamics 85lbs / 4.25" Air Intake Tube / 102mm TB & MAF Tube / 102mm TPIS Throttle Body / LS7 MAF Card / ZL1 Fuel Pump / JMS Fuel Pump Booster / VaporWorx Controller / B&M Tranny Cooler with fan / Circle-D Heavy Duty Rebuild & 265mm triple Disc Billet Converter / Camaro Tranny Pan/ Eibach Lowering Springs / BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars, LCA's, Control Arms / DBA 4000xs Rotors / Hawks Ceramic Pads

  6. Likes MongosG8 liked this post
  7. #5
    Beyond Help
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Friendswood, TX
    Posts
    1,493
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BuildItYourSelf View Post
    I plasti dipped mine until I got the black stuff.
    My upper trim is still plasti dipped going on three years now. Still looks good.
    Removed all the pieces and "rattle can" painted it?
    2009 G8 GT
    628.5 RWHP on gasoline​ ---> ARH Long Tubes 1 7/8" & full exhaust / Magnaflow Mid Muffler / Cherry Bomb Vortex Mufflers / Magnuson 1.9 / Overdrive "non-cog" pulley system / Ported blower base / 2.70" Pulley / LS3 rockers with Trunion upgrade / Trick Flow x255 cylinder heads / 8-Rib Pulley system / Innovator West 10% Balancer / DOD Delete / Lunati Lifters / Custom CTS-V Patrick G Cam Grind / Wiseco Forged Rods & Pistons / Injector Dynamics 85lbs / 4.25" Air Intake Tube / 102mm TB & MAF Tube / 102mm TPIS Throttle Body / LS7 MAF Card / ZL1 Fuel Pump / JMS Fuel Pump Booster / VaporWorx Controller / B&M Tranny Cooler with fan / Circle-D Heavy Duty Rebuild & 265mm triple Disc Billet Converter / Camaro Tranny Pan/ Eibach Lowering Springs / BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars, LCA's, Control Arms / DBA 4000xs Rotors / Hawks Ceramic Pads

  8. #6
    VIP Member BuildItYourSelf's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    merca!!!
    Posts
    1,422
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    The lower window trim has very delicate clips. I would tape them off. But the upper needs the dip to have a good coat all the way around the edge to prevent a pressure washer from blowing it off.
    Clean with soap and water. If you wipe with a thinner it will be hard to peel off.

    Just so you know what product I'm talking about. It's called plasti-dip you can get it just about anywhere. Two cans will do all the trim. Watch some YouTube videos on how to use it best.
    2008 GT-M. PBM, #885

  9. #7
    Beyond Help
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Friendswood, TX
    Posts
    1,493
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by BuildItYourSelf View Post
    I plasti dipped mine until I got the black stuff.
    My upper trim is still plasti dipped going on three years now. Still looks good.
    Sprayed it?
    2009 G8 GT
    628.5 RWHP on gasoline​ ---> ARH Long Tubes 1 7/8" & full exhaust / Magnaflow Mid Muffler / Cherry Bomb Vortex Mufflers / Magnuson 1.9 / Overdrive "non-cog" pulley system / Ported blower base / 2.70" Pulley / LS3 rockers with Trunion upgrade / Trick Flow x255 cylinder heads / 8-Rib Pulley system / Innovator West 10% Balancer / DOD Delete / Lunati Lifters / Custom CTS-V Patrick G Cam Grind / Wiseco Forged Rods & Pistons / Injector Dynamics 85lbs / 4.25" Air Intake Tube / 102mm TB & MAF Tube / 102mm TPIS Throttle Body / LS7 MAF Card / ZL1 Fuel Pump / JMS Fuel Pump Booster / VaporWorx Controller / B&M Tranny Cooler with fan / Circle-D Heavy Duty Rebuild & 265mm triple Disc Billet Converter / Camaro Tranny Pan/ Eibach Lowering Springs / BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars, LCA's, Control Arms / DBA 4000xs Rotors / Hawks Ceramic Pads

  10. #8
    Administrator Chewy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Bettendorf, IA
    Posts
    7,298
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    The problem I've seen with plasti-dipping them is where the rear seal rubs when the door is shut. It peels it off. If you don't use your rear doors much, it'll probably be ok! I'm running OE black and they're wearing wonderfully.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    2009.5 MSM GXP 500ish N/A RWHP. Mods include but aren't limited to: Texas Speed 418 (6.8L) fully forged held together with ARP from top to bottom, PRC 255cc heads, Rick Crawford intake plenum, TB port, polish and tune, Roto-Fab 102mm CAI w/LS7 MAF, Kooks 1-7/8" headers wrapped with DEI, Corsa catless system, Circle D 3200 Stall, 3.45 final drive, BMR's complete street bushing kit and sway bars, Eibach Pro Kit, G-Force Axles, running on staggered VMR 710's with Bridgestone RE11 rubber. HSV triple gauge pack with Calais smokers kit mod, V6 tails, debadge/rebadge, V6 door handles, AU black door trim, Maverick Man under hood strut covers, & washer and bolt kit, fully corrected paint thanks to Adams Polishes and my hard work. Built with reliability in mind with some power for those times when you need to pass or go over a big hill. Just a poser, not a racer!

  11. #9
    Beyond Help
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    Friendswood, TX
    Posts
    1,493
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Thanks everyone!! Damn good guys


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    2009 G8 GT
    628.5 RWHP on gasoline​ ---> ARH Long Tubes 1 7/8" & full exhaust / Magnaflow Mid Muffler / Cherry Bomb Vortex Mufflers / Magnuson 1.9 / Overdrive "non-cog" pulley system / Ported blower base / 2.70" Pulley / LS3 rockers with Trunion upgrade / Trick Flow x255 cylinder heads / 8-Rib Pulley system / Innovator West 10% Balancer / DOD Delete / Lunati Lifters / Custom CTS-V Patrick G Cam Grind / Wiseco Forged Rods & Pistons / Injector Dynamics 85lbs / 4.25" Air Intake Tube / 102mm TB & MAF Tube / 102mm TPIS Throttle Body / LS7 MAF Card / ZL1 Fuel Pump / JMS Fuel Pump Booster / VaporWorx Controller / B&M Tranny Cooler with fan / Circle-D Heavy Duty Rebuild & 265mm triple Disc Billet Converter / Camaro Tranny Pan/ Eibach Lowering Springs / BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars, LCA's, Control Arms / DBA 4000xs Rotors / Hawks Ceramic Pads

  12. Likes MongosG8 liked this post
  13. #10
    VIP Member MongosG8's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    4,285
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    FYI There is a guy selling the whole black out kit NEW on Pontiac g8 classifieds on Facebook for 140.00 has 6 black sets left
    2009 White Hot G8 GT w/ Onyx/Red Int. Sport/Premium, No Sunroof, Garage Queen

    Borla Cat Back, VCM OTR Intake, DBA 4000 Slotted rotors and Hawk Ceramic pads, GXP Diffuser painted White, GXP Fascia, Crystal Clear side markers, Black Scoops, 20% Tint all around. 20" Camaro SS polished staggered, Shark Fin, Infinity 6032si front and Polk db651s rear

    R.I.P. Charlie (Mr GRRRR8)
    R.I.P. Chris (Panzer Leader)


    "Mongo only pawn in game of life"

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •