Dechrome at the Exclusive Mods workshop

Chrome Delete

Dechrome

Ilford & Basildon workshops Open Mon-Sun, 9am-6pm 4.8 on Google, 107 reviews

We've been dechroming vehicles for over a decade. Our technicians can dechrome any part of your car to a factory OEM finish for a more stealth, premium look, and remove it free of charge at any point. Every dechrome carries a 10-year warranty.

Benefits of dechrome

  • Enhance the looks of your vehicle

    Dechroming can significantly improve the looks of your vehicle. Once the dechrome is done, window tints tend to stand out better, and the whole car takes on a more stealth look.

  • Better value for your vehicle

    Dechrome is an easy way to make a lower-spec vehicle look like the highest spec possible. A Mercedes C-Class AMG can resemble the premium pack model, or an Audi S Line the Black Edition, increasing the value of your car.

  • Protects chrome from damage

    The chrome parts of a vehicle tend to get damaged very easily. A dechrome protects the chrome underneath and preserves the vehicle's value.

  • Cost-effective

    A chrome-delete package from the main dealer can cost a fortune. Dechroming instead gets your vehicle blacked out for a fraction of the price.

Finishes available

Three dechrome finishes: gloss black is the most popular, and how most cars come out of the factory.

  • Gloss Dechrome
  • Satin Dechrome
  • Colour Dechrome

What you can dechrome

Any area of your vehicle that you see in chrome can be dechromed. The most popular areas:

  • Window trims
  • Grille surrounds
  • Boot lip
  • Side skirts
  • Front splitter
  • Roof rails
  • Badges
  • Rear bumper lip

Frequently asked questions

What areas of my car can be dechromed?

Any area of your vehicle that you see in chrome can be dechromed. The most popular areas are the window trims, roof rails, front and back badges, grille surrounds, front splitter, rear boot lip, and rear bumper lip.

How long does it take to dechrome my car?

It mainly depends on how much dechrome needs doing. A full dechrome is likely to take the full day; a partial dechrome takes roughly 4 hours. Dechroming is a tedious, intricate process, which is why it takes time to complete properly.

What is the most popular colour and finish?

The most popular option is gloss black. It's the most common finish and how most cars come out of the factory.

How long until I can wash my car?

Don't wash the vehicle for 7 days after the dechrome is completed. We recommend washing your car before your appointment so you don't have to worry about it looking dirty for a week.

Can the dechrome be removed later?

Yes, the dechrome can be removed at any point, free of charge. If you're removing it to sell the vehicle, we'd actually recommend selling with the dechrome on, as it can help get a better price.

Does it come with any warranty?

Our dechrome services come with a 10-year warranty. More information is available on your warranty card.

Where we serve

We operate from our Ilford workshop and cover London and Essex. See the full list of areas we cover  or contact us  if your postcode isn't listed and we'll let you know whether we cover it.

Reviews

A few of our reviews from Google Maps. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews. Read them all on Google →

  • Needed a roof wrap done on my Golf urgently. Contacted these guys and they made space for an appointment for me on that same day (being a Sunday). The job was done with precision and quality and for a very good price. Extremely happy with their service overall, would definitely recommend!

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  • Purchased a grille change, dechrome and chameleon windscreen and was extremely happy with the results. Simple and easy booking system — aswell as premium service at an affordable price. Redirected this shop to my family and friends, highly recommended

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  • Came in for some wraps on some parts of my car, the result was perfect. Also had issues with my badge not fitting on my Mercedes grill, these guys kept me updated on their stock and when they’ll get new ones in etc. Best around and will defo use them again. Customer service is on point

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