At TAD Auto Detail, we carry out professional chrome delete — also known as dechroming — at your home or driveway, within 5 miles of North Wembley. Chrome delete replaces your vehicle’s factory chrome trim with a premium vinyl wrap film in gloss black, satin black, or matte black. The original chrome remains completely untouched beneath the film, and the entire process is fully reversible.
We arrive at your location with all vinyl, wrap tools, and installation equipment. All chrome surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated before any film is applied. The film is applied using specialist wrap tools — squeegees, tucking tools, and a heat gun — and complex curves and recessed areas are heat-formed for seamless conformity. All edges are tucked or terminated to a clean, professional finish, and the completed work is inspected in good lighting before we leave.
Chrome delete is particularly popular on German executive and luxury vehicles — BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Porsche — where chrome trim is common as a factory specification, as well as on Range Rover and Land Rover models. Any vehicle owner who wants to modernise the appearance of their car without permanent modification will benefit from this service. It pairs exceptionally well with taillight tinting for a complete blacked-out package.
We bring all equipment and materials to your location, including our own water supply — you do not need to provide a water tap. We do however need access to a standard household power socket to run our equipment and charge the batteries for our tools. Please ensure the socket is within 50 metres of where the car will be parked. If it's further away, let us know when booking so we can plan accordingly.
No — chrome delete is completely reversible. The vinyl film can be cleanly removed at any time using a heat gun and careful peeling, revealing the original chrome in its original condition beneath. There is no permanent modification to the vehicle.
The most popular choices are gloss black, satin black, and matte black. We can also source custom colours or finishes on request — including carbon fibre effect and colour-matched options. Ask us about custom finishes when booking.
Yes — grille surrounds, badges, mirror caps, and full-vehicle chrome delete are all available. These areas vary significantly by make and model, so we provide a custom quote once we know your vehicle and which areas you’d like completed.
High-quality vinyl wrap film typically lasts 3 to 7 years depending on UV exposure, maintenance, and climate. With correct care — pH-neutral washing and no abrasive cleaners — you can expect a long-lasting result.
We bring our own water — you do not need to provide a tap. We do need access to a standard household power socket to charge our heat gun and wrap tool batteries, within 50 metres of where the car is parked.
We're mobile from North Wembley and cover a 5-mile radius across North West London, including Harrow, Brent (Willesden), Greenford, Perivale, Ealing, Hendon, and Edgware. Bookings outside this radius may still be possible, subject to a travel charge agreed before booking.