Dechroming Tips & Tricks | Volkswagen Tiguan R |

Dechroming a VW Tiguan R. Really nice car, but the chrome really didn't suit it at all... Customer asked for the factory style night pack! check out the result!

[@alexserbin2212]

This looks like a Tiguan R Grid Edition here in Australia, nice work

[@topwrapzltd]

thanks buddy

[@gyte718]

This looks better than done from a professional shop here in the USA great work.

[@topwrapzltd]

thanks man, many years of experience and they still arent perfect, but they come out pretty damn good.

[@gyte718]

Can you link the vinyl you used for this?

[@topwrapzltd]

@@gyte718 hey their , vinyl used here was Arlon flye gloss black premium.

[@gyte718]

@@topwrapzltd is there a typo by any chance? I can’t seem to find it when I search online

[@gyte718]

Also is a 5ft x 1ft sheet enough for the trim your working on at 7:43 mark?

[@xbw520]

Great job and very professional

[@topwrapzltd]

thanks very much for the comments, and thanks for being here!! - Byron

[@areepo5267]

is there any web selling the rear bumper of Tiguan R?.. i intended to replace my Tiguan R-line fake exhaust.

[@bmanz8117]

You should have gotten the SE R line Black addition.

[@topwrapzltd]

Agreed.... Wasn't available this side at the time sadly.

[@timbush6100]

What is the glove you are using?

[@AM-bn8xm]

This is stunning. Might get mine booked in for some de chrome. You say at the end some of it isn’t perfect due to how hard it is. Can I ask which bits. I would probably want the window frames roof bars and lower skirt chrome bits done. So I am guessing the slightly easier bits as the front grill is very hard. 😂

[@topwrapzltd]

The front grille was horrific to do. That will never be perfect. Thanks for comments means alot.

[@AM-bn8xm]

So can I just ask I take it you were really happy with other parts and they were not to bad to do. I will properly email you in next few weeks to get a quote.

[@a-ward132]

Mirrors aswell would've topped it off

[@topwrapzltd]

customer said No 😞 i tried.

[@kabadisha]

Genuinely curious: Wouldnt it be easier to remove the trim pieces and wrap/spray them off the car? My understanding is that they can be removed easily...

[@topwrapzltd]

I wish it was so simple. Most the time they buckle on removal, and actually wrapping these without them being held by the car would take much longer and likely lead to worse quality. Genuinely wrapping in place is important to a high quality finish. Good question.

[@kabadisha]

@@topwrapzltd Thanks for taking the time to reply. I did wonder if maybe it was hard to remove them without breaking. Also, I take your point about work holding. I bet the trim pieces would be a struggle to hold on to. Cheers.

[@yacek20]

Will dechrome affect warranty?

[@mrew42]

If I may - how much would this cost? I've got a new R Line Allspace, hate the chrome :) Since I took delivery they even offer a Black Pack :(

[@topwrapzltd]

This vehicle price was 650.00 , the job took two full days to complete. The Audi / VW black line packages run into 3295 GBP so this is massive saving. Hope this helps.

[@davidmartin4704]

​@@topwrapzltdare you still doing these

[@Fureddo28]

Nice video! I have a black Tiguan R, but it has chrome all around its body. I’d love to black it out by myself with matte black stickers. Do you have any recommendations for the stickers; which brand and tools should I buy? (I’m a newbie)

[@topwrapzltd]

Absolutely, I'd recommend arlon gloss black.... A squeegee , heat gun and a wrap glove.... Hook the ends with a small amount of stretch then squeege the middle down . Practice your trimming technique and take your time. This will likely take you a long time but will be so satisfying to DIY.

[@Fureddo28]

@@topwrapzltd thanks pal!🙏

[@nameland5426]

how much does this king work cost ? And for how long?

[@topwrapzltd]

This was quite a long job..... Took around 1.5 solid days, this one cost £700.

[@nicksullivan2212]

Hi just waiting for delivery of my new tig R. how long does that take for the Dchrome with out the roof rails but including door mirrors,as live in the south but would like to come out for the day if it could be done in a day enjoy your video. Regards

[@topwrapzltd]

Hi nick, this job took me a day and half , HOWEVER the roof rails were quite a long piece of job, so removing this and adding the mirrors mean s with a really early start , say 8am , this could be done by 4.30.... we are really close to Birmingham central and have loads of things to do very locally also. Either way nick , i'm more than happy to advise , this costs nothing , this is a real passion for me so more than happy to help you make the right decisions R.E your dechrome work.

[@nicksullivan2212]

@@topwrapzltd Thanks for getting back so quick bud will give you a shout as soon as Car is delivered and we’ll have a proper chat then,keep up the good work and videos regards

[@nikkiwalker4055]

NICE WORK DAD!;)

[@topwrapzltd]

Thanks son 💜 love you buddy

[@andymilne6910]

Top job,but it needs the badges de-chroming

[@topwrapzltd]

I hear you buddy......I agree.