Tesla
Tesla chrome delete
Every piece of chrome on a pre-refresh Model 3, Y, S or X wrapped in gloss, satin or matte black on Maui. Same day for most cars.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Tesla chrome delete at Offshore starts at $1,000 for a Model 3 or Model Y, and a Model S or Model X is quoted after a look at its trim. The window trim, door handles, mirror caps and bumper trim are wrapped in gloss black, matte black or satin black vinyl, which is reversible and comes off to reveal the original chrome. Most cars are done the same day.
Key takeaways
- Model 3 and Model Y chrome delete starts at $1,000; Model S and Model X carry more trim and are quoted after a look at the car.
- Three finishes: gloss black, satin black (closest to the factory black trim on newer Teslas) and matte black.
- The delete covers window trim, door handles, mirror caps, bumper trim and any other chrome accents, with badges optional.
- It applies to cars built with chrome: Model 3 before the 2021 refresh, early Model Y, and pre-refresh Model S and X.
- The vinyl is reversible and can be removed without damaging the chrome underneath.
Options
Model 3 chrome delete
from $1,000
- Window trim, both sides
- Door handles and mirror caps
- Any other chrome accents
- Badges optional
Model Y chrome delete
from $1,000
- Window trim, both sides
- Door handles and mirror caps
- Any other chrome accents
- Badges optional
Model S and Model X chrome delete
from $1,000
- Window trim
- Door handles and mirror caps
- Front and rear bumper trim
- Any other chrome accents, badges optional
How it works
- 01Confirm the car
Model and year tell us whether the car carries chrome at all and how many pieces there are. Send a photo of the door and we can price it from that.
- 02Choose the finish
Gloss, satin or matte black, shown against your paint in daylight. Satin matches the factory black trim on newer Teslas.
- 03Prep
Each chrome piece is cleaned with alcohol to strip wax and road film. Vinyl only holds on clean chrome, and skipped prep is why cheap deletes lift at the corners.
- 04Wrap
3M or Avery Dennison vinyl is heat-formed to each piece and wrapped around the edge, not cut on the face. Door handles and mirror caps are done in place.
- 05Check and pickup
Every edge is inspected before the car leaves. Keep it out of a pressure wash for a few days and the edges stay down.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Model 3
- Model 3 built from 2017 through the 2020 model year carries chrome window trim, door handles and mirror caps. The late-2020 refresh switched to satin black trim from the factory, so a 2021 or newer Model 3 does not need a delete. The chrome window trim is the long piece and the one that most changes the look.
- Model Y
- Early Model Y builds have the same chrome set as the pre-refresh Model 3, so the delete covers the same pieces: window trim, door handles and mirror caps. Later builds came with black trim and are already done.
- Model S and Model X
- Pre-refresh Model S and Model X are larger cars with more chrome to wrap, including the window trim and the bumper trim front and rear, which is why these cars start at $1,000.
- Finish
- Satin black is the closest match to the factory black trim Tesla ships now and is the usual starting point. Gloss black reads darker and shinier against white or black paint. Matte black is the stealth option and pairs with a matte wrap.
- Trim
- Every piece is wrapped rather than painted, so it is reversible. The vinyl comes off with heat and the chrome underneath is untouched, which matters on a lease.
Which Teslas still have chrome
Tesla moved to black trim from the factory a few years ago, so a chrome delete only applies to the cars built before that. On the Model 3 that is the 2017 through 2020 model years; the late-2020 refresh brought satin black window trim, handles and mirror caps. Early Model Y builds carry the same chrome set as the pre-refresh Model 3.
The Model S and Model X kept chrome until their own refresh and carry more of it, including bumper trim front and rear. If your car has silver window surrounds, this is the page for it. Everything else about Tesla protection is on the parent page.
What gets wrapped
On a Model 3 or Model Y: the window trim on both sides, the door handles, the mirror caps and any other chrome accent on the car. On a Model S or Model X: the same set plus the front and rear bumper trim, which is why those cars take longer. Badges can be wrapped or removed if you want them gone.
The finish
Satin black is the usual answer, because it matches the factory trim on a new Tesla and makes the car look like it came that way. Gloss black reads darker against white paint and shinier against black. Matte black is the stealth option and pairs with a matte wrap. We show all three against your paint in daylight before anything is cut.
How it is done
Each piece is cleaned with alcohol so the vinyl bonds to chrome rather than to wax and road film. 3M or Avery Dennison vinyl is heat-formed to the piece and wrapped around the edge, not trimmed on the face, which is what keeps the corners down in the Maui sun. Door handles and mirror caps are wrapped in place. Most Model 3 and Model Y cars are done the same day; S and X can run into the next.
Because it is vinyl, it is reversible. The film comes off with heat and the chrome underneath is unchanged, which is the right answer on a leased car.
Pair it with tint
Chrome delete, ceramic tint and front PPF make up the usual blacked-out Tesla build, and the Blackout package prices them together. Front side glass stays at 35% VLT or lighter, measured through film and glass, under Hawaii window tint law. The Model 3 and Model S are sedans, so their rear glass can run any shade; the statute does not name SUVs, so the shop confirms the rear shade for a Model Y or Model X. Every tinted car leaves with the compliance certificate, which stays in the vehicle. The general chrome delete page covers other makes.
Send the model and year and we will confirm the car has chrome and quote the delete.
Questions
How much does Tesla chrome delete cost on Maui?
From $1,000 for a Model 3 or Model Y, and a Model S or Model X is quoted after a look at its trim. The price covers every chrome piece on the car; badges are optional.
What finishes are available?
Gloss black, matte black or satin black. Satin is the closest to the factory black trim on newer Teslas.
Can Tesla chrome delete be reversed?
Yes. The vinyl is removed with heat and the original chrome is underneath, unchanged.
Does my Tesla have chrome to delete?
Model 3 through the 2020 model year, early Model Y, and Model S and X before their refresh carry chrome. Cars built after those points ship with black trim and do not need a delete.
How long does a Tesla chrome delete take?
Most Model 3 and Model Y cars are done the same day. Model S and Model X can run into the next day because of the extra trim.
Can I combine it with tint or PPF?
Yes. Chrome delete, ceramic tint and front PPF make up the usual blacked-out Tesla build, and the Blackout package prices them together. Front side glass stays at 35% VLT or lighter under Hawaii law.
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