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Chrome Delete and Blackout Packages: What They Are and What to Expect

Chrome looks sharp on some trucks. On others, it fights the look the owner is going for. If you have been noticing blacked out grilles and badges around Dallas and Fort Worth and wondering how drivers get that finish, the answer is usually a chrome delete.

Truxx Outfitters has been outfitting trucks and SUVs in the DFW area since 1998, and we handle blackout and chrome delete work at our Lewisville shop. This guide covers what a chrome delete is, how a blackout package is different, how our paint process works, and what to expect from drop off to pick up.

If you are still deciding whether it is worth doing, start here. You will know what the job involves before you ever pick up the phone.

What Is a Chrome Delete?

A chrome delete takes the bright chrome finish on your vehicle’s trim and replaces it with black. The goal is simple: get rid of the shine so the trim blends into the rest of the vehicle instead of standing out from it.

At Truxx, that means refinishing the chrome pieces that came on your vehicle. You keep your factory parts. They come back black.

Which Parts Can Be Blacked Out?

Every vehicle wears its chrome in different places, but these are common parts to black out:

  • Window trim
  • Grilles
  • Emblems and badges
  • Mirror caps
  • Door handles
  • Other chrome accents

You do not need to drive a truck to get it done. We black out trucks, SUVs and cars.

Chrome Delete vs Blackout Package: What Is the Difference?

People use the two terms for the same thing, and they overlap, but there is a difference worth knowing before you ask for a quote.

A Chrome Delete Is About the Trim

A chrome delete is focused on one job: turning the chrome pieces black. It can be as small as a set of emblems or as complete as every piece of chrome on the vehicle.

A Blackout Package Is the Whole Look

A blackout package is a broader plan for a dark, uniform look from front to back. The chrome delete is the core of it. From there, drivers often add black wheels or window tint to finish the build.

Not sure which one you want? Tell us how you want the vehicle to look when it is done, and we will tell you which parts need to change to get there.

How the Truxx Chrome Delete Process Works

Chrome is a tough surface for paint to hold on to. That is why prep matters as much as the paint itself, and why our chrome delete process starts with taking the parts off the vehicle. We always remove the chrome pieces to black them out.

Here is what happens to your parts, step by step:

  1. Removal. Our technicians take the chrome parts off your vehicle so each piece can be painted on its own.
  2. Surface prep. Every part is cleaned, degreased and sanded so it is ready for paint.
  3. Adhesion coat. An adhesion spray goes on in our paint booth to help the paint bond to the chrome.
  4. Paint. We apply our proprietary paint blend, which we use only for this service.
  5. Cure and bake. The painted parts are cured and baked.
  6. Buff and reinstall. Any imperfections are buffed out, then every part goes back on your vehicle.

The whole job is handled in house by experienced paint technicians. Nothing gets sent out, and the same shop that takes your parts off is the shop that puts them back on.

The result is a permanent black finish that is made to hold up to Texas heat and daily driving.

Good to Know: Paint Work Is Done in Lewisville

All chrome delete and blackout paint work is done at our Lewisville shop at 708 Valley Ridge Circle, Suite 11. If you live closer to Denton or Weatherford, call Lewisville at (972) 434-5463 to set up your job.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Knowing how the visit works makes it easier to plan around your week. Here is how a blackout job goes at our Lewisville location.

Scheduling and Drop Off

An appointment is highly recommended, and we also accept drop offs throughout the day. If it is easier to bring your vehicle in the day before, drop it off before 5:30 PM and we will keep it inside overnight.

Lewisville is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We are closed on Sunday.

While We Work

You are welcome to wait. Our waiting area has a TV, WiFi and cold drinks. How long the job takes depends on how many parts are being blacked out, so ask for a time estimate when you schedule.

Pick Up

Once the parts are cured, buffed and back on the vehicle, it is ready to go. We accept cash, debit and major credit cards, and financing is available.

Why Have a Chrome Delete Done by a Professional Shop?

There are do it yourself blackout kits out there, and plenty of drivers try them first. The trouble is that DIY kits often end in peeling, bubbling or an uneven finish, and trim is one of the first things people notice on a vehicle.

A professional chrome delete gives you clean edges and a finish that lasts. At Truxx, that comes down to a few things:

  • The parts come off. Each piece is painted individually instead of being worked on while it is still on the vehicle.
  • The prep is done right. Each part is cleaned, degreased and sanded, then given an adhesion coat before paint.
  • A real paint booth. The work happens in a controlled space, not a driveway.
  • One shop from start to finish. Removal, paint and reinstall are all done on site in Lewisville.

Is a Chrome Delete Right for Your Truck?

A chrome delete makes sense for a lot of North Texas drivers. It is a good fit if you:

  • Bought a truck or SUV you love but would have picked a blacked out trim if it had been on the lot.
  • Are building a custom look and the factory chrome no longer matches the rest of the vehicle.
  • Want one upgrade that changes how the whole vehicle looks without changing how it drives.

Our Lewisville shop handles paint work for drivers across the Dallas and Fort Worth area. If you are closer to our Denton or Weatherford store, call Lewisville to schedule your blackout job.

Get Your Chrome Delete Started

A chrome delete is one of the cleanest ways to change the look of a truck, and the process is easier than most people expect. If you are ready to talk through your vehicle, call our Lewisville shop at (972) 434-5463 or send us a message through our contact page and tell us what you drive and which parts you want blacked out.

Chrome Delete and Blackout FAQs

No. We black out trucks, SUVs and other vehicles.

All chrome delete and blackout paint work is done at our Lewisville shop at 708 Valley Ridge Circle, Suite 11, Lewisville, TX 75057. Customers near Denton and Weatherford can call Lewisville to schedule.

An appointment is highly recommended. We also accept drop offs throughout the day, and vehicles dropped off before 5:30 PM are kept inside overnight.

Yes. Our waiting area has a TV, WiFi and cold drinks. Ask how long your job will take when you schedule, since it depends on how many parts are being blacked out.

Yes. Our chrome delete is a paint process, and the finish is permanent. The chrome parts are removed, prepped, painted with our proprietary paint blend, cured and baked, then reinstalled.

Ready to Black Out Your Truck?

Call our Lewisville shop for a quote, or send us a message and tell us what you drive.

Three DFW Locations

Lewisville

708 Valley Ridge Circle, Suite 11
Lewisville, TX 75057
(972) 434-5463
Lewisville store page

Denton

2101 West University Drive
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 323-0465
Denton store page

Weatherford

152 I-20
Weatherford, TX 76087
(817) 928-9454
Weatherford store page

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