KURO ... de-chrome project

Will be collecting the car tmrw at C&C at 1800. Just posting here to get things started.

Black Forte 1.6(A) SX

Here are the list of things im gonna do on my car...

1) Black 17" Rims (matte black finish)
2) Roadruns Grille
3) Garmin Nuvi 255W GPS (getting today will post some unboxing pics)
4) De-chrome all parts (ongoing project)
5) Fully Black-out interiors (ongoing project)

As for now, this will be my post. Hoping to post some pics by tmrw latest if not the day after...

ooo.. can i come watch u de-chrome?? i wanna dry carbon sticker my license plate (except the numbers of course) and also matte the grille man.. and put red mouldings.. hmmm..

why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

omg2doors wrote:why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

lol... respect engineering?

Corgel wrote:

omg2doors wrote:why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

lol... respect engineering?

Did u guys cut n paste this post... lol...

Yeah will of course respect engineering. The de-chrome is purely aesthetic. I will do most of the mods on the looks especially chrome. I hate chrome and would prefer the black look.

omg2doors wrote:why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

i appreciate liao.. now need to mod.. hahahaha..

devilsheaven wrote:

Corgel wrote:

omg2doors wrote:why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

lol... respect engineering?

Did u guys cut n paste this post... lol...

Yeah will of course respect engineering. The de-chrome is purely aesthetic. I will do most of the mods on the looks especially chrome. I hate chrome and would prefer the black look.

bro, chio me when u going to de-chrome.. i wanna matte my front grille and the boot also.. the handle i dunno wanna dechrome not.. got the button to lock and unlock the car le..

devilsheaven wrote:Did u guys cut n paste this post... lol...

Yeah will of course respect engineering. The de-chrome is purely aesthetic. I will do most of the mods on the looks especially chrome. I hate chrome and would prefer the black look.

actually I'm quite interested in what u're gonna do though... must post pics!!!

As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

farhan86 wrote:

devilsheaven wrote:

Corgel wrote:

omg2doors wrote:why don't spend some time appreciating stock first before modding?

lol... respect engineering?

Did u guys cut n paste this post... lol...

Yeah will of course respect engineering. The de-chrome is purely aesthetic. I will do most of the mods on the looks especially chrome. I hate chrome and would prefer the black look.

bro, chio me when u going to de-chrome.. i wanna matte my front grille and the boot also.. the handle i dunno wanna dechrome not.. got the button to lock and unlock the car le..

Where u live? anyways I work shift and currently staying with my wife at yew tee. Also mostly de-chroming will be done by shop first since I not so pro.

alpineccm wrote:As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

I will go full matte look but the full body wrap will wait on LTA response on that. Also, the handles will be wrapped in matte black first.

hahaha.. i live yishun but work at boon lay there.. ask shop to do ah?? u come to MU and ask a few bros there.. they DIY and they did it quite well on the first try..

devilsheaven wrote:

alpineccm wrote:As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

I will go full matte look but the full body wrap will wait on LTA response on that. Also, the handles will be wrapped in matte black first.

... this , i am interested. I don't fancy chromed door handles also...

alpineccm wrote:As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

Don DIY spray paint the front grill, if choose to spray praint, i suggest using automobile paint, not those aersol kind that can be bought from hardware stores. prone to chipping when kana hit by grinds brought by the front vehicles.

Siaoster wrote:

alpineccm wrote:As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

Don DIY spray paint the front grill, if choose to spray praint, i suggest using automobile paint, not those aersol kind that can be bought from hardware stores. prone to chipping when kana hit by grinds brought by the front vehicles.

Actually thinking of buying the roadruns grille... but am interested in DIY spray painting. Where do I buy the automobile paint from?

devilsheaven wrote:

Siaoster wrote:

alpineccm wrote:As what the British described, the "Murdered" look. Everything all black. Best if can get everything to matt black or satin black.

For the chrome trimmings, are you going to sticker wrap or spray paint it? Especially the front grille.

Don DIY spray paint the front grill, if choose to spray praint, i suggest using automobile paint, not those aersol kind that can be bought from hardware stores. prone to chipping when kana hit by grinds brought by the front vehicles.

Actually thinking of buying the roadruns grille... but am interested in DIY spray painting. Where do I buy the automobile paint from?

I am interested to know too. Been wanting to get rid of the chrome trimming at the front grille.

alpineccm wrote:I am interested to know too. Been wanting to get rid of the chrome trimming at the front grille.

its quite easy, if you remove your grill, you will find that the chrome could be removed in one piece.... its is attached to the grill with screws.. you can then use sticker to blacken it..

kapitan wrote:

alpineccm wrote:I am interested to know too. Been wanting to get rid of the chrome trimming at the front grille.

its quite easy, if you remove your grill, you will find that the chrome could be removed in one piece.... its is attached to the grill with screws.. you can then use sticker to blacken it..

That sounds easy and reversible. Thanks!

Yup reversible is one of the factor that affects the value of any specific part on your car

Drove my car to and fro work and home. Must really get used to the car and acceleration. Though I like the brakes so far. Looking at the interior, I must find a shop that does interior coz I want to BLACKed-out the top.

PS: Pics will be posted on Thursday. Im on night shift today.

Kapitan = The King of DIY!! :-)

Did I read somewhere about full body wrap?? Sounds like some spa/slimming treatment!! Hahahaha!! :-)

But then, why wanna wrap the whole body ahh??

kapitan wrote:

alpineccm wrote:I am interested to know too. Been wanting to get rid of the chrome trimming at the front grille.

its quite easy, if you remove your grill, you will find that the chrome could be removed in one piece.... its is attached to the grill with screws.. you can then use sticker to blacken it..

Bro Kapitan,

Can advise how to use sticker to blacken?

Ask shop to do? GMASK ah?

In terms of sticker masking on the chrome parts, i may drop by silent commonwealth mall during my off days to check it out. See the pricing and all that. Will probably try to call them regarding this service and how much.

my opinion is that there are much better, more specialised sticker pasters out there..

Silent is not some place I will go to. Go read up reviews on them in other car forums and u will understand.

Check out JP works in the ads folder..He helped me dry carbon my bonnet and interior panels in my old car before.

omg2doors wrote:my opinion is that there are much better, more specialised sticker pasters out there..

Silent is not some place I will go to. Go read up reviews on them in other car forums and u will understand.

Check out JP works in the ads folder..He helped me dry carbon my bonnet and interior panels in my old car before.

Heard about SILENT reviews also. Thanks for the heads up. Will be heading down to AUTOBAC to get some car wash/maintenance plus some stuff I may or may not need.

Also, do JP works do things like matte black stickers?

yes JP_works does matt black.. he's a personal friend of mine from old forum. Just recommending him cos his workmanship is good and detailed.

Think he got do full matt black for Lancer and Mitsu i before..price also definitely cheaper than Silent or other sticker shop since he's free lance.

Here are some pics of my KURO... all stock no mods yet... soon

good, now u can start...

Corgel wrote:good, now u can start...

And start I will. Already contacted JP Works on some matt black stick-on action....

must remember to update...

bro, u nv consider dry carbon?

combi of matt black and dry carbon would be fierce.

Actually I decided against full body wrapping. So i just arranged Jp Works with just the chrome parts to be matt-black-out. Jp Works also stated that LTA says the matt black full body is in the gray area and that TP have an issue with it but can't do much since its not deem legal or illegal. Anyways, I just don't like chrome but black is till fine.

i suggest this rim for ur ride.. haha.. wanted to get this before i settled for the ones i have now.. $630 top-up at chenjin trading..

Nice wheels. But im gonna hold back on changing rims till march. Using Bonus of both my wife and myself.

Just received a call from LTA, Full body Matt black wrap is LTA Approved. IT IS LEGAL.... so project de-chrome will definitely be full matt....

devilsheaven wrote:Just received a call from LTA, Full body Matt black wrap is LTA Approved. IT IS LEGAL.... so project de-chrome will definitely be full matt....

i like!! haha.. not maybe i may matt my chrome parts too.. hmmm..

Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Nightstar96 wrote:Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Yeah will be able to take out in september... All the while driving my mum's verna and my uncle's swift.

devilsheaven wrote:

Nightstar96 wrote:Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Yeah will be able to take out in september... All the while driving my mum's verna and my uncle's swift.

i also p-plate.. out in oct.. hehe..

devilsheaven wrote:

Nightstar96 wrote:Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Yeah will be able to take out in september... All the while driving my mum's verna and my uncle's swift.

wa taking your driving test on age of 31st ? is it tough?

Nightstar96 wrote:

devilsheaven wrote:

Nightstar96 wrote:Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Yeah will be able to take out in september... All the while driving my mum's verna and my uncle's swift.

wa taking your driving test on age of 31st ? is it tough?

i tot more mature will be more steady? wun so kan cheong...

Corgel wrote:

Nightstar96 wrote:

devilsheaven wrote:

Nightstar96 wrote:Yo BRo Congrats! nice ride!

so fast got your car! hmm you still P-plate?

Yeah will be able to take out in september... All the while driving my mum's verna and my uncle's swift.

wa taking your driving test on age of 31st ? is it tough?

i tot more mature will be more steady? wun so kan cheong...

duno leh i pass when i was 20 years old ><", thats why im asking

When i took at CDC Ubi, not so KC lah. During my TP, the tester took me to just parallel park, slope and then went out ... outside less than 6mins, he close his tablet PC and say head back to CDC. All in all he gave me 8 points and asked if I have driven before, I said no ... only bicycles.

devilsheaven wrote:When i took at CDC Ubi, not so KC lah. During my TP, the tester took me to just parallel park, slope and then went out ... outside less than 6mins, he close his tablet PC and say head back to CDC. All in all he gave me 8 points and asked if I have driven before, I said no ... only bicycles.

lol... bicycle... tat's y i said more mature = more steady... but only to a certain age hor... too old already then not steady liao... the hands tat is...

Here are the things done for my car...
All mods done by JP Works.

Here are some other shots taken regarding the mods done today...

very nice and good workmanship!

gg to matt the whole body?

like this http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/Soq-xG4p5-I/AAAAAAAB9sI/htpskhPpeO8/s800/BMW-M5-Matte-Black-0.jpg

devilsheaven wrote:Here are some other shots taken regarding the mods done today...

Bro, nicee! How much to dechrome the handles? I am very interested.

Yo Bro Boycott, already PM you coz I guess we can't post prices here right??? Anyways those interested in JP Works pls PM me and I will give you his number.

As for the rest of the de-chrome project, I will do the full body wrap, matt black, in March.