[nicker22]

I have a 09 escape and was wondering does anyone know how that chrome plastic piece is attached that is around the shifter? I want to remove it and paint it black.

thanks

 

[andjayik]

Leave it chrome!

 

[nicker22]

Leave it chrome!

LOL why, Id rather it black. My interior is black and my console is grey I think black would look very nice.

 

[andjayik]

Same as mine, i just like the chrome look.

 

[jonas1022]

You could use some black tape to cover it! No removal, no paint. If you should want the chrome look back just remove the tape and clean off the adhesive.

 

[stone]

:shock: :shock: Sorry about my reaction. With all due respect it is your desired preference.

 

[GenX]

put a black sock on it :thumb: :hyst:

 

[nicker22]

thanks for all the wonderfull ideas! LOL and no offense taken.

Perhaps I will have to post some pics once its complete for you to see first hand how nice it looks....

UPDATE - its off and the process of de-chromeing it has begun.

 

[jpark]

I was going to say that it's secured by four friction clips and it needs to be carefully pried off, but you beat me to it.

 

[kkreit01]

Yes -- post some pics of the completed project. I don't mind the look of some chrome inside and out. However, the sun glare is often unbearable.

 

[C17chief]

hahaha, I like the chrome look better myself, but I have to admit, I have thought about doing this very thing myself. It seems that I keep ending up with the sun at just the right angle that it beams me in the face reflecting off that trim ring for some reason. It's pretty annoying.

 

[stone]

So that's why. Now i comprehend.

 

[6foot9inchmonster]

I've been think about doing something with mine. I have more of a problem with the chrome trim pieces around the a/c vents myself. They reflect off my windshield and make it look like there is a crack.

 

[nicker22]

Well I did end up doing it, how ever im not happy with the out come at all. Perhaps the paint I used not sure. I am going to possibly redo it. I removed it and put a chrome one back on I was lucky and picked up at the junk yard for a couple bucks.

The paint was dull and marked up very easily. I may wet sand and recoat and then put a clear coat on to see how that turns out.

 

[Breensy]

yeah i just did mine, trick i found is very light sanding and then many very light coats followed by light clear coats. and the type of paint definatly factors in maybe try a different paint.

 

[stone]

Best of luck ,with improvising chrome trim.

 

[jonas1022]

I'm still good with the chrome trim on the vents and shifter. Then again, being old school and an old dude as well, I prefer what I am used to seeing. I do have a Bullitt Mustang without the chrome, but it does have the satin finish on things interior and am good with them. Have you thought about going with an aluminum satin finish instead of totally dark?