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This is a great idea that I will pursue. Not sure why I was thinking about cutting up strips from large sheets of vinyl as you'd do a body panel, but my brain went there instead of a simple roll of 2 inch wide black vinyl tape. Easy DIY and easy to fix if you screw up a section, likely to happen where it curves down at the back.
You’ll find that it’s very easy to stretch the tape correctly for the curves.
I’m a maniac and I have to say that a good job (no need to be perfect) will look like perfection to 99.9% of other people.
I recommend doing it on a warm day.
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Where are you located?

Let's get @twraps an R1S!
I am in the Bay Area, California. I’ve been checking Turo every day since the news that the San Francisco delivery center delivered a bunch of R1S, but so far nothing.
 

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… I'm supposed to get my R1S any time (still haven't gotten 8 steps despite Aug/Sept window). In the meantime…
Your sig says FE - they are only shipping BM. You will get a pushed window sOOn per my guide.
 

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$300 is more in line with what you should expect to pay. Chrome deleting these trims is pretty standard for all vehicles, the shop quoting you $2500 either wasn't clear on what the job was or is trying to rip you off.
I forgot to add in window tinting was included in that quote. Still seems high.
 

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I forgot to add in window tinting was included in that quote. Still seems high.
Just to give you an idea for tint prices. My R1S is tinted with Xpel Prime XR.

In SoCal, for all windows except roof and windshield i paid $550.

For my windshield i paid an additional $200.

For Xpel Prime XR + it was $650 for all windows and $300 for the windshield.

I got several quotes from big shops and they are all around this price for tint.
 

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I am in the Bay Area, California. I’ve been checking Turo every day since the news that the San Francisco delivery center delivered a bunch of R1S, but so far nothing.
How long would you need it for?
 

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How long would you need it for?
I’ve never done a chrome delete product before so I am just guessing but my guess is that it can be done in a day (from morning to late afternoon or so). Also if you are thinking of doing it, I can offer you our Model 3 to drive in the meantime so you have transport.
 

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I’ve never done a chrome delete product before so I am just guessing but my guess is that it can be done in a day (from morning to late afternoon or so). Also if you are thinking of doing it, I can offer you our Model 3 to drive in the meantime so you have transport.
I make regular trips up there, if I come up in the R1S i’ll PM you.
 

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I make regular trips up there, if I come up in the R1S i’ll PM you.
Sounds great, thank you! ?
For reference I am in Pleasant Hill, CA.
 

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This is a great idea that I will pursue. Not sure why I was thinking about cutting up strips from large sheets of vinyl as you'd do a body panel, but my brain went there instead of a simple roll of 2 inch wide black vinyl tape. Easy DIY and easy to fix if you screw up a section, likely to happen where it curves down at the back.
Electrical tape? ?
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