Want to get rid of chrome... vinyl advice please? 2011 Edge Lmtd

[Wetdream]

Hi All, I have a 2011 AWD Ford Edge Limited and been wanting to strip all the chrome... my Edge is that metallic black but looking at getting regular high gloss black. 

• How were those little long decorative dimples on front grill to apply the vinyl to? Does heat from a hair dryer allow it to be applied ok? 
• How long does it last?
• Any issues with road rocks being kicked up? My Wife is very artsy craftsy and offered to help cuz I just dont have the patience lol...
• Any other tips??

Im looking at brands and at least want to get on amazon... not trying to pay $200 from this one name brand I saw but dont wanna get crap either. The biggest issue will be measuring it all out and making sure I get stuff that is good quality AND long enough for the long sections lol. I think at least 1' x 15' might suffice for all of it. 

 

Thanks! 

[2021EdgeST]

You can do plastidip for very reasonable, I just had the edge lettering on the back tailgate that was chrome and did those in plastidip. Have black wheels so did black lug nuts

[enigma-2]

Typically vinyl wrap will last 3‐— 5 years. By using premium vinyl, it can stretch to 5—7 years under "ideal" conditions. 

Cheaper, thicker vinyl usually lasts only 1—2 years before it starts shrinking and cracking.

"Premium brands like 3M or Avery Dennison will typically last 5—7 years. They are highly pliable, thin, and conform excellently to complex curves."

 

Remember that when this stuff gets old, you have to remove it. (and it's an absolute pain to remove.)