I don't know if anyone has ever mentored this to you but your voice and tone reminds me a lot of former radio DJ Kasey Kasem - pretty awesome! Great video as well. Very honest and detailed.
Being a guy who grew up in the 50's, and having driven cars since 1968, I am a fan of chrome, as it is a nod to the past in automotive history. The key is to be happy with your vehicle, and if blackout does it for you, that's fine. I'm keeping my chrome on my Tesla, except for the door handles, (which are brushed black). BTW, that's a pretty good job you did with the chrome-delete kit.
I installed the kit and found that the side cameras were tough, just like you. It is a good buy, especially because I found them on sale. I am going to probably redo the passenger side mirror, otherwise everything looks good. It takes a lot of patience, but in the end, it saved me tons of money. The shops are asking $1500.00 where I live.
Hi Mike, you did a great job with the tools/environment provided. I couldn't have done it anywhere near that neat. However I really don't understand the need to delete the chrome in this way. I'm pretty sure all the imperfections will bother me way more that the chrome.
Great video. I just bought and installed this kit. I agree some very small imperfections due to being diy but not something that people would see. We see it as the owners only. I highly recommend this product.
Would be interesting to see the cost of the OEM Tesla parts in black as a comparison - if they even sold them. If a professionally installed chrome delete costs upwards of $1,000, I’d give thought to just buying the OEM parts for slightly more.
i think the chrome delete on white with the black material looks great. Your car looks awesome now. I have a black 2018 model 3 mid range but for that car i think the chrome delete which would be black on black would be too much. I have a new 2021 red model 3 performance on order and I am excited it does come with the chrome delete from the factory. Thanks for the video, stay safe!
I bought the carbon fiber side camera covers from RPM Tesla instead, because the wrap was so hard putting on those side cameras. You can also by handle covers too.
I’m about to do the chrome delete, I was on the fence at first, but seeing the, on the new model 3’s I like it. You could have Tesla do this install at service center by ordering the parts. It will run you about $1,000 just for the mirrors and window trim. The rest you can buy the caps for the side cameras and door handles, they look great!
I will stay on my chrome for sure. This is what bothers me on the 2021 M3. On black, midnight silver (what I have) and blue it is just much to dark now. In my opinion it looks a little cheap. Red is still ok but without the chrome only white would be the color if I would have to buy one now. You did a good job, the rest is just preference as you already said.
Je suis tout à fait d’accord! Seule la blanche est bien sans chrome mais je préfère de beaucoup le chrome car il y en a juste assez et ça fait tellement plus chic. J’espère qu’il y aura un kit black delete pour la 2021!!!
I just ordered my LR model 3 just in that combo. There is nothing cheap looking about it. Chrome is not bad looking. I think they used to much for that size of vehicle. Can't wait for all the new things I'm going to get with my purchase.
Do you have professional broadcast training? I've watched a few of your videos since purchasing a model 3 last week and find your style extremely refreshing. I have been a 'you tube' mechanic since the 'ol car forum days (RIP) and I am used to the EDM/Flatbrim style of review and install videos. Is it just because I actually have an 'adult' car now..?
Just finished mine and wanted to see how you did. I think it was worth it but don't expect perfection. I think I did a slightly better job than you (no offense) based on where you showed your trouble-spots at the end, but going around corners on the mirrors will never look pristine. I think a third option would be to order the parts for above and below the windows (as well as the handles and cameras), but see if you can get a discount from a shop to just do the rearview mirrors. I had to do piece 2 on the passenger rearview mirror twice and the driver side window bottom twice. It's okay to stretch the material so long as you are doing a long bit of it, I ripped a small section when pulling it. Great review!
Saw it done with vinyl on a black model 3 a few weeks back (Supercharger social club?) When you are more than 10ft away it looks really great. Walk up to it though it loses its appeal, at least when done with vinyl. Perhaps in the near future ordering non-chrome replacement trim pieces will be an option (assuming the refresh didn't change the dimensions of the doors)
Eat me the shop was $1000-$2000 for delete depending on if mirrors were taken completely off the car or not. So I ordered the kit for my S. We will see how it goes on, but it appears to be worth it
Très bon travail merci pour cette vidéo. A mon avis je préfère le look chic du chrome et comme je suis très perfectionniste jamais je ne mettrai une pellicule qui a des imperfections et qui ne résistera pas à l’hiver très longtemps!
Everyone who is saying they don’t like it, just Google a chrome delete with dark tinted windows and the white trim around the windows wrapped black from front to back. When done in gloss not matte, It looks like the whole top of the car is glass. Sick
Bought it and tried it from your review and it did not work out. The pieces were to “perfect” to fit without making errors. A little stretch and it ruins it and the amount of air bubbles were too many for me to ignore. I don’t recommend!
Pros use seam sealer and have all the tools to make it look better and last. Get what u pay for here for sure. If not picky and saving money is the only consideration, go for it. But what is your time and frustration worth? Save coins they make dollars and hire a pro.
Instead of Chrome Delete kits, just trade the car for one that has it(LOL). I would rather do a full wrap and change the color of my car in a few years and get a 'new' car - would love Forest Green Tesla.
Hey FTG, a little off topic but do you have any advice or guidance on leaving the mobile charger plugged into the wall all the time? I do not do a lot of mileage daily so rely on charging from an ordinary 110v outlet in my garage. I only get 6 mph of charge but that’s normally enough to get me to 90% every morning. Currently, I unplug and then plug into the wall outlet whenever I charge but would like to leave the charger plugged in. What do you think?
@@FrugalTeslaGuy Agreed. Repeated Plugging/unplugging is the problem. That may result in a loose connection in the outlet. Loose connections result in poor electrical conduction which leads to resistance which leads to heat (i.e. 🔥).
Great question! In fact, I was just thinking the other day of doing a follow up video on this. Maybe a future video in the next month or two. But to answer your question, minus one very small spot that is peeling off a little on the back window trim, it still looks great!
Hmm, interesting. Not only they have gotten back to me right away, they went as far as replacing some parts despite of my mistake for free. Very happy with this company.
@@FrugalTeslaGuy Please do. I'm really interested in getting these...but holding off after seeing all the horror stories. I saw one video in which they said most of the issues are due to water damage. only happy customer I've seen had his installer modify the original handle holder that blocks water from getting in. This is after he had the module replaced twice prior.
@@TongueJedi I would like to mention that most likely the issues are not with Tesla Offer products as they do extensive testing including water proofing before releasing anything. I would be willing to guess that most of the issues you are seeing are from Hansshow.
@@FrugalTeslaGuy absolutely it was. I watched your frunk and trunk compare video. IMHO tesla offer seems to make better quality products. Taking forever to receive but went with them on the frunk trunk opening.
I hate chrome, didn't like it back in the 70's and don't like it now. But this is too much work, better to just buy a new Tesla. lol However, had you heated the repeater wraps slightly they would have stretched and fit perfectly. I think the full wrap for the door handles should be included in the kit. You just didn't have the necessary skill level to do yours correctly.
The chrome delete looks crummy imo. Why are we assuming that everybody likes deleting it. Are we assuming everybody likes the look? It makes the 3 look cheap
I've always associated chrome trim with "cheap". Like, "hey we couldn't impress you with quality engineering and build, so let's just slap some shiny stuff on here to distract from that." (Not saying Tesla did that, but saying that's what I think when I see chrome.) I guess everybody is different though.
I think it depends on color. Chrome looks better on white and red, black looks better on black, gray, and blue. IMO. Chrome is considered a "premium" thing in the industry.
Chrome delete kit sounds just like a fancy name to me. Back in the 80s when I was on ramen noodles budget, a roll of black electrical tape worked as good as today’s fancy kit for the faction of that cost..
I don't know if anyone has ever mentored this to you but your voice and tone reminds me a lot of former radio DJ Kasey Kasem - pretty awesome!
Great video as well. Very honest and detailed.
Haha wow it does!
Being a guy who grew up in the 50's, and having driven cars since 1968, I am a fan of chrome, as it is a nod to the past in automotive history. The key is to be happy with your vehicle, and if blackout does it for you, that's fine. I'm keeping my chrome on my Tesla, except for the door handles, (which are brushed black). BTW, that's a pretty good job you did with the chrome-delete kit.
I installed the kit and found that the side cameras were tough, just like you. It is a good buy, especially because I found them on sale. I am going to probably redo the passenger side mirror, otherwise everything looks good. It takes a lot of patience, but in the end, it saved me tons of money. The shops are asking
$1500.00 where I live.
Hi Mike, you did a great job with the tools/environment provided. I couldn't have done it anywhere near that neat. However I really don't understand the need to delete the chrome in this way. I'm pretty sure all the imperfections will bother me way more that the chrome.
Great video. I just bought and installed this kit. I agree some very small imperfections due to being diy but not something that people would see. We see it as the owners only. I highly recommend this product.
Yep! I used Teslabros chrome delete and love it!
Would be interesting to see the cost of the OEM Tesla parts in black as a comparison - if they even sold them. If a professionally installed chrome delete costs upwards of $1,000, I’d give thought to just buying the OEM parts for slightly more.
i think the chrome delete on white with the black material looks great. Your car looks awesome now. I have a black 2018 model 3 mid range but for that car i think the chrome delete which would be black on black would be too much. I have a new 2021 red model 3 performance on order and I am excited it does come with the chrome delete from the factory. Thanks for the video, stay safe!
I bought the carbon fiber side camera covers from RPM Tesla instead, because the wrap was so hard putting on those side cameras. You can also by handle covers too.
Now I’m def gonna do it. Thanks Mike!
Just did this but skipped the mirrors. My car is black so chrome delete was badly needed. It looks great even with the chrome on the mirrors
I’m about to do the chrome delete, I was on the fence at first, but seeing the, on the new model 3’s I like it. You could have Tesla do this install at service center by ordering the parts. It will run you about $1,000 just for the mirrors and window trim. The rest you can buy the caps for the side cameras and door handles, they look great!
I will stay on my chrome for sure. This is what bothers me on the 2021 M3. On black, midnight silver (what I have) and blue it is just much to dark now. In my opinion it looks a little cheap. Red is still ok but without the chrome only white would be the color if I would have to buy one now.
You did a good job, the rest is just preference as you already said.
Je suis tout à fait d’accord! Seule la blanche est bien sans chrome mais je préfère de beaucoup le chrome car il y en a juste assez et ça fait tellement plus chic. J’espère qu’il y aura un kit black delete pour la 2021!!!
I just ordered my LR model 3 just in that combo. There is nothing cheap looking about it. Chrome is not bad looking. I think they used to much for that size of vehicle. Can't wait for all the new things I'm going to get with my purchase.
Do you have professional broadcast training? I've watched a few of your videos since purchasing a model 3 last week and find your style extremely refreshing. I have been a 'you tube' mechanic since the 'ol car forum days (RIP) and I am used to the EDM/Flatbrim style of review and install videos. Is it just because I actually have an 'adult' car now..?
Hello Hank. Thanks for watching! To answer your question, I’m the Chief Meteorologist at a local TV station in Redding, California.
Just finished mine and wanted to see how you did. I think it was worth it but don't expect perfection. I think I did a slightly better job than you (no offense) based on where you showed your trouble-spots at the end, but going around corners on the mirrors will never look pristine. I think a third option would be to order the parts for above and below the windows (as well as the handles and cameras), but see if you can get a discount from a shop to just do the rearview mirrors.
I had to do piece 2 on the passenger rearview mirror twice and the driver side window bottom twice. It's okay to stretch the material so long as you are doing a long bit of it, I ripped a small section when pulling it.
Great review!
Two things I hate on any car: Chrome and Wood. Good job.
They sell products for both to get rid of both. I did and you’ll be happy too.
Saw it done with vinyl on a black model 3 a few weeks back (Supercharger social club?)
When you are more than 10ft away it looks really great. Walk up to it though it loses its appeal, at least when done with vinyl.
Perhaps in the near future ordering non-chrome replacement trim pieces will be an option (assuming the refresh didn't change the dimensions of the doors)
I'd think for $1000 you could have a body shop remove all of these trim pieces and actually paint them. Vinyl doesn't seem ideal.
Looks fantastic. You did a great job!
Thanks!
Eat me the shop was $1000-$2000 for delete depending on if mirrors were taken completely off the car or not. So I ordered the kit for my S. We will see how it goes on, but it appears to be worth it
Très bon travail merci pour cette vidéo. A mon avis je préfère le look chic du chrome et comme je suis très perfectionniste jamais je ne mettrai une pellicule qui a des imperfections et qui ne résistera pas à l’hiver très longtemps!
Am I the only one who likes chrome?
You are not. Chrome looks good on white.
I can’t stand the chrome. I wish Tesla would offer a blackout option. Thanks for making the video. I’m gonna buy a Tesbro kit and wrap my chrome, too.
Everyone who is saying they don’t like it, just Google a chrome delete with dark tinted windows and the white trim around the windows wrapped black from front to back. When done in gloss not matte, It looks like the whole top of the car is glass. Sick
I really liked the video. I haven’t decided whether to do the chrome delete. I have the very same car - white with the silver wheels.
Bought it and tried it from your review and it did not work out. The pieces were to “perfect” to fit without making errors. A little stretch and it ruins it and the amount of air bubbles were too many for me to ignore. I don’t recommend!
I only like the chrome if the rims match. Black rims or aero rims look better with the delete. Imo.
Which color option did you choose? Satin or Matte?
Good video but man it looks terrible. I would never be able to live with all the flaws and overlapping vinyl
Nikola comes with a heat gun also.
Forget chrome delete!
Show me how to do a chrome ADD!
Human vanity has no limits...my model 3 is coming with black trim it is model 2022.I personally like chrome, but I have no choice...LOL
Chrome on white looks better(only white cars), black on white looks cheap/er imho
Thanks bro.
I'll just stick with the chrome.
Pros use seam sealer and have all the tools to make it look better and last. Get what u pay for here for sure. If not picky and saving money is the only consideration, go for it. But what is your time and frustration worth? Save coins they make dollars and hire a pro.
Why am I watching a video about doing chrome delete on a Model 3, when I don't need to do that to my Y? This shows I will watch anything from FTG.
Instead of Chrome Delete kits, just trade the car for one that has it(LOL). I would rather do a full wrap and change the color of my car in a few years and get a 'new' car - would love Forest Green Tesla.
Looks very good
I've been contemplating a chrome delete. However, I'm wondering how a DYI delete will hold up over time?
Good question. Not exactly sure.
How is it going through a car wash?
Hey FTG, a little off topic but do you have any advice or guidance on leaving the mobile charger plugged into the wall all the time? I do not do a lot of mileage daily so rely on charging from an ordinary 110v outlet in my garage. I only get 6 mph of charge but that’s normally enough to get me to 90% every morning. Currently, I unplug and then plug into the wall outlet whenever I charge but would like to leave the charger plugged in. What do you think?
No problem leaving it plugged in at all. I used to have a Nissan Leaf and left the charger plugged in all the time.
@@FrugalTeslaGuy Agreed. Repeated Plugging/unplugging is the problem. That may result in a loose connection in the outlet. Loose connections result in poor electrical conduction which leads to resistance which leads to heat (i.e. 🔥).
looks good.
Nobody seems to be asking… how is it holding up?
Great question! In fact, I was just thinking the other day of doing a follow up video on this. Maybe a future video in the next month or two. But to answer your question, minus one very small spot that is peeling off a little on the back window trim, it still looks great!
I have the TesBros kit, while their product is very good, their customer support is nonexistent. I for one couldn’t recommend them to another owner.
Hmm, interesting. Not only they have gotten back to me right away, they went as far as replacing some parts despite of my mistake for free. Very happy with this company.
thought you were removing the self releasing handles? still having issues?
Yes. But still waiting on the latest from Tesla Offer/AmpTech. Once it’s ready, I’ll release a video.
@@FrugalTeslaGuy Please do. I'm really interested in getting these...but holding off after seeing all the horror stories. I saw one video in which they said most of the issues are due to water damage. only happy customer I've seen had his installer modify the original handle holder that blocks water from getting in. This is after he had the module replaced twice prior.
@@TongueJedi I would like to mention that most likely the issues are not with Tesla Offer products as they do extensive testing including water proofing before releasing anything. I would be willing to guess that most of the issues you are seeing are from Hansshow.
@@FrugalTeslaGuy absolutely it was. I watched your frunk and trunk compare video. IMHO tesla offer seems to make better quality products. Taking forever to receive but went with them on the frunk trunk opening.
Paint those wheels. $20 @ Home Depot.
link to what you are referring to?
It is sarcasm.
Dont you get it.
Good video to help people on the fence but id tear it off asap.... Not blaming you as it's an impossible task
I hate chrome, didn't like it back in the 70's and don't like it now. But this is too much work, better to just buy a new Tesla. lol
However, had you heated the repeater wraps slightly they would have stretched and fit perfectly. I think the full wrap for the door handles should be included in the kit. You just didn't have the necessary skill level to do yours correctly.
How realistic is option 4 where you hire a pro to install the kit for you?
Why not? Might be lower labor cost since they won't have to make cuts.
The chrome delete looks crummy imo. Why are we assuming that everybody likes deleting it. Are we assuming everybody likes the look? It makes the 3 look cheap
I've always associated chrome trim with "cheap". Like, "hey we couldn't impress you with quality engineering and build, so let's just slap some shiny stuff on here to distract from that." (Not saying Tesla did that, but saying that's what I think when I see chrome.) I guess everybody is different though.
I think it depends on color. Chrome looks better on white and red, black looks better on black, gray, and blue. IMO. Chrome is considered a "premium" thing in the industry.
Chrome delete kit sounds just like a fancy name to me. Back in the 80s when I was on ramen noodles budget, a roll of black electrical tape worked as good as today’s fancy kit for the faction of that cost..
Black electrical tape on a $45,000 Tesla is ghetto AF. This kit is only $135 and worth every penny even if you don’t like the name
Wuhu
Chrome makes a car look more expensive. Covering it up makes your car look like a Kia.
For several years now EVERY Tesla model has come from the factory with black trim. And yet none of them look like Kias.
I find the chrome delete, no matter who does it, as just ugly. Looks like cheap plastic. Just my opinion.
Agree.
Anytime you vinyl wrap trim it's never a good thing... That said - the new from the factory black anodized metal 👍
What about factory black? (Its black ffs you cant delete something that was never there) personally I want chrome
when you go through car wash does it take it off ???